Routine inspection (3-year)·January 22, 2026

On 01/22/2026, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) Mandeep Kaur met with Program Director, Erin Ramirez, for an unannounced Required - 3 Year Inspection. The purpose of today's inspection was explained with Program Director. Facility's License, Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Right Poster, Child Car Seat Law, Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Emergency Disaster Plan, Menus, Activity Schedule, and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist were observed to be posted. The center's operating hours are Monday through Friday from 07:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The facility is licensed to serve children ages 3 years to entry into Kindergarten in Portable room #700. Facility is located on the left side of Vista Verde Middle school campus on Elm Avenue. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas. LPA observed that the teacher-child ratio was in compliance. Fire drill was conducted on January 17, 2025. The facility has current children's roster and was reviewed during the inspection. Cleaning products, disinfectants, sharp objects were stored inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment were observed to be age appropriate and in good condition. The facility is clean. The bathrooms for children and staff are clean, sanitary, and operable. Program Director stated that the school district's custodial staff comes for the cleaning service to clean the facility after daycare hours. The center provides morning snacks, lunch, and afternoon snacks to the children. Snacks and lunch are delivered from the school district cafeteria. There is a kitchen at the facility for food preparation. The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, storage space for food, and a sink with hot and cold running water. Drinking water is available for the children indoor via pitchers and individual water bottles. LPA observed trash cans with tight fitting covers for the disposable of solid waste. The facility has fire extinguishers and working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Continuation on next pages: The playground is surrounded with appropriate fencing and the outdoor surfaces are safe. Shade is provided. Drinking water is readily available for the children outdoor via pitchers and individual water bottles. LPA observed climbing structures with resilient material under and around the structures. There were no bodies of water observed. Program Director stated that there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. LPA reviewed 8 random children's files. Children records reviewed include Admission Agreement, Identification and Emergency Information, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment, Physician's Report, TB test, Immunizations, Parent Right's Receipt, Personal Rights, and Health History. LPA reviewed 2 staff files. Staff records reviewed include Employee Rights, Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse, Health Screening Report with TB Clearance, Immunizations (Measles, Pertussis, and Influenza) and required training. LPA reminded Program Director that the Mandated Reporter Training shall be renewed by all staff every two years and for Mandated Reporter training requirements must be followed according to the school district requirements. At least one staff member present during the inspection has current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications. Form of discipline is talking to the children, redirecting them and distracting the children with different activities; no corporal punishment for the children in care. Unusual incident reports process was discussed with Program Director. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Program Director, was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Continuation on next page: Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16 . For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 ( PIN 21-21.1-CCP .). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . LPA referred licensee [or facility representative] to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information ( https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information ) Program Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&R's) throughout California. 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 Deficiency issued during today's inspection. Appeal rights were provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Program Director, Erin Ramirez. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.