Routine inspection·August 27, 2025

On August 27, 2025, at 2:02 P.M., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joselito L. Del Mundo met with the Lead Teacher, Jackie Ramirez, to conduct an unannounced annual inspection for the Preschool license in accordance with the facility sketch. The preschool component is located on the grounds of Mammoth Elementary School in building J/Classroom #3. A tour of the facility was conducted. LPA observed eight children inside the classroom with three staff providing care and supervision. The hours of operation are Monday to Friday, from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) was discussed. Licensing fees are due on September 8, 2025, amounting to $242.00 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 Lead Teacher Ramirez, tables, chairs, and toys are sanitized every day and whenever needed. 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 his/her clothing and personal belongings. The facility has a working telephone. Trash bins have tight fitting lids. Soiled and wet diapers are placed inside trash bins with lids located inside the bathroom. Children bring their own bottled water. All materials and surfaces are toxic 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 2:32 P.M.). Pg 2 Restrooms: LPA inspected and observed a total of 1 toilet and 1 sink in the bathroom. Staff members have a separate restroom to use. The LPA also observed liquid soap, toilet paper, trash bins with covers, and paper towels inside the bathroom. Water temperature is appropriate. There is an isolation area in the corner of the room (book area) and parents are called to pick up their children. Once the child is picked, the area will be sanitize. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at all times, first aid supplies, electronic sign in/out sheets are available and completed daily. Smoking is prohibited on the premises, daily inspection for illness, 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 cots for napping. Per Lead Teacher Ramirez, parents provide sheets to their children in care for nap time and the sheets are washed during Fridays. Sleeping mats are wiped/cleaned/sanitized, or when soiled and there is no contact with other children bedding. Outdoor: The facility has a playground area for preschoolers. Per Lead Teacher Ramirez, children used the outdoor playground in the morning between 10:30 A.M. to 11:15 A.M., depending on the weather. Children bring their own bottled water. The facility used carts to bring the bottled water, childrens\342\200\231 files, first aid kit, and other emergency supplies. Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair, and age appropriateness. LPA observed a retractable canopy at the outdoor playground. The area was observed to be free of debris, free from hazard, holes, broken items, debris. The area where infants play is made up of sand and turf. The small slides are situated on the turf to absorb the fall. No bodies of water were observed. 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 Lead Teacher Ramirez, they were providing medications to just one child. Per Lead Teacher Ramirez, she and Danielle Dublino, the Special Education teacher, were trained to administer medications. Pg 3 Children are inspected for illnesses (wellness policy) as they arrive. Per Lead Teacher Ramirez , children were physically observed when they arrived at the center. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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 Lead Teacher Ramirez , the morning snacks are provided at 10:30 A.M. and afternoon snacks are provided at 2:30 P.M. 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. Staff #3 do not have CPR and First Aid training. Per Lead Teacher Ramirez, staff #3 will take the CPR and First Aid training. Facility Records: Roster , fire/disaster drills log was last completed on August 25, 2025, at 9:40 A.M. Per children\342\200\231s records review, child #1 do not have LIC 3221 Parent Consent for the Administration of Medications. The Lead Teacher was advised to have the parent fill out the form and include it in the child\342\200\231s file. 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. Pg 4 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. 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 Pg 5 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 Lead Teacher, Jackie Ramirez.