Routine inspection·December 10, 2025

On December 10, 2025, at 8:40 A.M., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joselito L. Del Mundo met with the director, Kristen Connelly, to conduct an unannounced annual inspection for the Preschool license in accordance with the facility sketch. A tour of the facility was conducted. LPA observed two children (infant and preschooler) in the facility with the director and two staff members providing care and supervision. The preschool area consists of one classroom, one children's bathroom, kitchen, staff break room, staff bathroom, office area and an outdoor activity space. An approved waiver is on file allowing a separate outdoor space which requires a gondola ride. The hours of operation are 7 days a week, from 8:00 A.M. to 4:0 P.M. The center operates starting mid-November through the end of April. The Center also had a licensed infant center (263808765). Incidental Medical Services (IMS) was discussed. Licensing fees are current. Indoor/Children\342\200\231s Area: Child care center is clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair; floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean, cleaning compounds are inaccessible, poisons are locked, furniture/equipment is in good condition. Indoor activity space for children is equipped with age-appropriate furniture and equipment including tables, chairs, and cubbies to meet children\342\200\231s needs. Per Director Connelly, tables, chairs, and other furniture are wiped down and sanitized every night. Toys are soaked and are also sanitized. All play equipment and materials used by children are age-appropriate. Each child has an individual or portable storage space (cubby, individually labelled with name) for the day to store the child\342\200\231s clothing and personal belongings. The facility has a working telephone. Trash bins have tight fitting lids. Children bring their own bottled water. All materials and surfaces are toxic Pg 2 free and are inaccessible. There is no fireplace in the facility. The center has an internal pull-down fire alarm system, and it has a 2-A:10-B:C type of fire extinguisher. Carbon monoxide devices are in operable condition (tested at 9:31 A.M.). During this visit, results for the lead testing that was conducted in 07/15/2023 were provided by the director. Restrooms: LPA inspected and observed a total of 3 toilets and 3 sinks inside the bathroom. There is an additional sink and water fountain located outside of the bathroom. LPA also observed liquid soap dispenser, toilet paper, trash bins with covers, and paper towels inside the bathroom. Water temperature is appropriate. Staff members have a separate restroom to use. The isolation area is located in the director\342\200\231s office and parents are called to pick up their children. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at all times, first aid supplies, sign in/out sheets are available and completed daily. LPA observed the first aid kit contains emergency supplies (emergency guide, tweezers, scissors, etc.). The first aid kit is on top of the locked medicine box in the kitchen of the facility. Smoking is prohibited on the premises, no prohibited child care items observed. Firearms/weapons are not allowed or stored on premises. There is no body of water on the premises. Napping : LPA observed sleeping mats with sheets and blankets for napping. Per Director Connelly, the facility provides sleeping mats, sheets, and blankets. The sleeping mats are sanitized daily. Blankets and sheets are washed daily in the laundry room. Outdoor: The facility has a playground area for preschoolers. Per Director Connelly, the outdoor play area has 4 feet high mesh fence installed to enclose the play area. However, per Director Connelly, the outdoor play area is not yet ready for outdoor play due to the low amount of snow. The director also stated that, currently, the children are only using the Gondola rides. The children also bring water bottles during outdoor play. At around 10:30 A.M., the two children went for Gondola ride. The children arrived at around 11:05 A.M. Teacher child ratios were observed, and staff name recorded. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. Health Related Services: According to Director Connelly, they were not currently providing medications to Pg 3 children in care. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Food Service : There is a clean microwave, refrigerators, and freezers available in the facility. Per Director Connelly , the meals, morning and afternoon snacks are provided at the facility. Staff/Personnel Records : Director (qualified) qualifications were verified, Designation of Responsibility observed, immunization's, TB clearance for staff, health screening, criminal record statement, statement acknowledging suspected child abuse and mandated reporter were observed in file. The director and staff #2 have current pediatric First Aid/CPR training and mandated reporter training. Staff #1 has current mandated reporter training. Staff #1 has no pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file. Per Director Connelly, staff #1 will take the training in January 2026. Facility Records: Roster , fire/disaster drills log was last completed on December 6, 2025. LPA reviewed the child\342\200\231s file and parent filled out the enrollment form for the child. The enrollment form for the child includes the child and parents\342\200\231 information, emergency contact numbers, and medical authorization. Per Director Connelly, the child does not regularly attend the day care. Posting Requirements : Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty. The following were observed posted as required: facility license, Personal Rights (LIC613A), Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster (PUB 393), PUB 269 Child Passenger Restraint System Poster, emergency disaster plan, and earthquake preparedness checklist. Documents Provided and or Discussed: Forms and records to keep at the facility and IMS. Advisory/Other: First Aid kit was observed with supplies readily available. The thermometer is kept separately from the first aid kit. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed. The facility uses electronic sign in and out sheets and were recorded daily. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted. Pg 4 Director was advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents . Licensee informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department (email address on the website: www.unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov ). A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of a day care center. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above. The director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, shall inspect the facility. Director shall permit the Department to inspect the day care center, and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of child care center or regulations, also enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov . For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process No deficiencies were cited during this inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. The On Duty Worker is available for questions at (661) 202-3318 Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report, Notice of Site Visit, and appeal rights were provided to Director Kristen Connelly.