Routine inspection·January 7, 2026

Page 1 of 4 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Mahnaz (Nancy) Malek conducted an onsite inspection for the purpose of Annual inspection. LPA met with director, Mazneen Hassim. LPA and director toured of the facility inside and outside. The floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were checked. LPA observed a total of 29 preschool children with 5 staff. There were 5 children with 3 staff in the Pre-Primary Prep (PPP), 11 preschool children with one staff in Green Room, 12 children with one staff in Blue Room. Yellow Room and Orange Room were not in use at the time of inspection. Children were eating lunch and were getting ready for afternoon nap. During inspection, it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staff to child ratios. Facility operation hours is Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. Parents sign their children in and out electronically. 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. During the inspection of the indoor activity space, items which could pose a danger to children (cleaning compounds, and medications) were reminded to be stored out of the reach of children. Poisons/Hazardous Items are not kept on the premises. The parents provide morning/afternoon snacks and lunch to their children. Therefore, the menu was not required to be posted. Continued to page 2 Page 2 of 4 The required licensing posting were in compliance. 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 that children bring from home and the facility staff fill them up with filtered water if needed to. Preschool children nap on mats. The beddings observed to be kept separately and are washed on a weekly basis by parents. The facility has been conducted an emergency drill within the past six months. The last fire drill was conducted on11/18/2025 and it was recorded on the log. The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance. There are two separate playgrounds which were enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height. The front gate leading to the black top area with children's bikes and sitting area has a gate leading to parking lot which is locked by padlock and chain. The 2nd playground surface of the outdoor activity space was well maintained and free of hazards. The cushioning material (wood chips) are around the climbing equipment such as slides and monkey bar appeared to be enough to absorb falls on the back yard playground. There is another gate in this area which is locked at all times. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. Shade is provided by a large canopy and umbrellas. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by water containers children brought from home and the facility fills them up by filtered water if needed. Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date, 6 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 for 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. The certificates were reviewed for Continued on page 3 Page 3 of 4 compliance. At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which were 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 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 in 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 1/23/2024. Incidental Medical Service (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . When any IMS is provide, 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) 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 facility representative, Mazneen Hassim 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 The facility representative, Mazneen Hassim 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&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. The facility representative, Mazneen Hassim 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiency of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 was cited on this inspection date. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Mazneen Hassim. End of report.