Routine inspection·February 12, 2026

On 2/12/2026, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) K. Navar conducted an onsite inspection for the purpose of an annual random. LPA and Facility Representative Wendy Cardenas toured the facility inside and outside and the floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were verified. Census was taken in individual classrooms. The overall census observed was 4 school-age staff and 0 school-age children. Facility representative stated children will start arriving at 1:45PM. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. Facility hours are 7a.m.- 6p.m., Monday through Friday. 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 representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. Sign in/out procedure was reviewed for compliance. Facility uses Catalyst Kids Hubbe App for sign in and out procedures families are given individual pin numbers that are linked to their name. Transportation is offered to children in care for field trip purposes. The transportation service used is JFK Transportation that provides a bus driver. Continue to page 2. Page 2 During the inspection of the indoor activity space, items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Poisons/Hazardous Items are not kept on the premises. Food is prepared on site; breakfast and snacks are provided. Food prep areas were clean and sanitary. Food is properly stored. Menus were posted where they could be reviewed by parents. Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and were observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. There is drinking water available to children indoors with cups and pitchers, sports bottles with the child\342\200\231s name on them and cups can be refilled as needed. The children's bathrooms are clean and sanitary. Children do not nap for this is an after school program. The LPA inspected the outdoor areas. The playground was enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height and is in good repair. At the time of inspection, the surface of the outdoor activity area was maintained and free of any observable hazards. Program Lead stated they are not using climbing equipment, swings, slides, and other similar equipment at this time. The outdoor equipment and toys are in good repair and free of sharp edges. The outdoor facilities inspected are safe, sanitary and in good repair. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by cups and pitcher, sports bottles with the child\342\200\231s name on them, and cups can be refilled as needed. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. There are no bodies of water or weapons present at the facility. The facility grounds were safe, sanitary and in good repair. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months; last drill documented was a lock down drill on 1/14/2026. The facility has a working carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher. LPA reviewed with facility representative the LIC 125, Records to be Maintained at the Facility, for child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. Facility met all posting requirements. 4 (four) Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date. 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 day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis and measles for staff were reviewed and within compliance. Continue to page 3. Page 3 At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires 5/01/2026. 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. 4 of 4 staff present were in compliance. 5 (five) children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete, and current record for each child. In the areas reviewed the children\342\200\231s files were found to be in full compliance. Facility is an after-school program for school age children and does not care for infants. LPA informed facility representative where to find Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee or facility representative of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES on 05/02/2022. 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. For childcare 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 with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. PIN 22-05-CCP This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. 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/ . Continue to page 4. Page 4 The director was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at www.ccld.ca.gov director may request to be added to an email list to receive a Quarterly Update by contacting the Child Care Advocate at childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov or at www.ccld.ca.gov . Also provided was information about the E-Learning Modules available at https://ccld.childcarevideos.org Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs). LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed in the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Wendy Cardenas. A notice of site visit was given to facility representative and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. 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 . Page 4 of 4