Routine inspection·October 16, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Navar conducted an on site inspection for the purpose of an annual Inspection. LPA met with facility representatives Lauralee Cabibi and Emily Daniel and toured the facility inside and outside. Census was taken in classroom. LPA observed a total of 10 preschool age children with 4 staff during bathroom and breakfast time. Facility hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 11:30AM and 12:15PM -3:15PM. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. Facility is apart of Tustin Unified School District all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. During the inspection of the indoor activity space, LPA did not observe any items which could pose a danger to children (poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, or hazardous items). There is bottled drinking water and a drinking fountain available indoors for children in care. Children also bring their sports cups from home labeled with their names. The children's bathrooms are clean and sanitary. Children do not nap it is a part day program. Breakfast is provided to children in care. Food is prepared off site at another TUSD school location. A small kitchen is on site food is properly stored and prepped area has been observed to be clean and sanitary. 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. Continue to page 2 Page 2 The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months, a lock down drill was conducted on 09/08/2025. There is a working carbon monoxide and fire extinguisher that meets statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. Principal stated the fire alarm is tested by the fire department 1x a year. Facility met all posting requirement. The California Child Passenger Safety Law was posted by the entrance of the facility. 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. The cushioning material around the climbing equipment, structures, slides and other similar equipment appeared to be enough to absorbs falls surface material is a rubber mat. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is by drinking fountains, bottled water, and sports bottles with the child\342\200\231s name on it and can be refilled. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. Principal stated there are no weapons at the facility. The facility grounds were safe, sanitary and in good repair. LPA reviewed with facility representatives child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection this date; 4 staff files were reviewed. Health screening and immunization's 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 4 staff were reviewed and within 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. All four Staff had Mandated Reporter Training were completed and none were expired. Staff present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires 8/2026. Continue to page 3 Page 3 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 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. Sign in/out procedure was reviewed for compliance. The facility currently uses an app called Care Connect. Parent guardian is given a 4 digit pin and use full legal signature to sign the child in and out that records the time of day. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child CareCenters (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used fordrinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. Lead testing was completed on 1/7/2023. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with principal and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed 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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services facility represenatives stated there are no children enrolled at this time who take medication. \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-care-centers/ . Continue to page 4 Page 4 Facility Representatives were 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) throughout California. Facility Representatives were 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. 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 of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representatives Lauralee Cabibi and Emily Daniels. 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. 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 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/inspection-process .