Routine inspection·February 9, 2026

Page 1 of 4 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Mahnaz (Nancy) Malek conducted an onsite inspection for the purpose of an Annual Inspection. LPA met with Director, Catherine Estanislau. LPA and the director, Catherine Estanislau toured of the facility inside and outside. The floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were checked. There were a total of 53 preschool children with a total of 12 staff in 6 different rooms and on the playground. The teacher child ratio was 9 children with 2 staff in from B2/Orange Room were outside, 11 children with 2 staff in C1/Kindergarten/Green Room, 11 children with 2 staff from D1/D2/Blue Room were outside, 12 children with 2 staff in D8/D9 Yellow Room, 10 children with 2 staff in D6/D7 Purple Room, and 14 children with 2 staff in D3/D4 Rainbow Room. The Multi Purpose Room/Napping Room which was not in use also inspected. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Facility hours are 7:30 am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. Parents sign their children in and out manually in front of the office. Facility met all posting requirement . During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. Parents provide snacks and lunch for their children. Children nap on cots. Beddings are provided by the parents and are sent home to be washed on a weekly basis. Continue to page 2 Page 2 of 4 During the inspection of the indoor activity space, items which could pose a danger to children (cleaning compounds, and medications) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Poisons/Hazardous Items are not kept on the premises. Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and were observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. Drinking water is available to children indoors by water containers children bring from home and the facility fill them up with filtered water as needed. The facility has conducted an emergency fire drill within the past six months, last fire drill was in 1/13/2026. The facility has Carbon Monoxide Detective which is operable. The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance. The playground was enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height. The surface of the outdoor activity space was well maintained and free of hazards. There was enough cushioning materials around and under the play structure/slides to absorb fall.(commercial rubber and Turf). Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by children's water container which are filled up from filtered water as needed. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. Shade is provided. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date, 15 staff files were reviewed. Health screening and immunization as required were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a childcare center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for staff were reviewed and they were in compliance. Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all directors and employees to complete mandated reporting training, and to renew the training every two years. At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications. All in compliance. Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete and current record for each child. A random sample of 5 children's files were reviewed for documentation of the child\342\200\231s name, address, and Continued on page 3 Page 3 of 4 telephone number of the child\342\200\231s authorized representative and of relatives or others that can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary (LIC 700) and a medical assessment. In the areas reviewed the children\342\200\231s files were found to be in full compliance. 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 completed accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . This Child Care Center completed testing and no lead exceedance as of 5/7/2022. LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. They were in compliance. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301(voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters The director, Catherine Estanislau 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 . Continued on page 4 Page 4 of 4 Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communications. The director Catherine Estanislau was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspection process@ dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process. A notice of site visit was given to facility representative, Catherine Estanislau and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at this inspection date. Exit interview was conducted with director, Catherine Estanislau. End of report.