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CHILDREN OF LIGHT SCHOOL, INC.
License #304370934 · Orange, CA
Routine inspection · August 5, 2025
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What the inspector wrote
On 8/5/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V Trinh conducted an unannounced Required \342\200\223 Annual inspection assisted by Assistant Director Sonia Rhee. Upon arrival, total census was 4 school-age children were eating lunch with 2 staff members. The facility was operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staff-to-child ratios. Facility hours are 7:30AM TO 6:00PM, Monday through Friday.
INDOOR INSPECTION. The LPA inspected the indoor areas and areas accessible to children at the time of the visit. The facility was equipped with working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, working telephone service, and at least one fire extinguisher that meets statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. A record review shows that the last drill was documented on 7/21/2025. The assistant director stated that there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility; none were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items that could pose a danger if readily available were inaccessible to clients in care
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No poisons or other items that could pose a danger to children were observed during the inspection. The facility provides age-appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials for the children served.
ON-SITE FOOD PREPARATION: The center provides afternoon and dinner snacks to children. At the time of inspection, food prep areas were clean and sanitary, and food was stored correctly. Drinking water is available to children indoors. Children bring their own water bottles from home with their name on it. Each classroom has a water dispenser with disposable cups. The LPA observed that the facility\342\200\231s floors, equipment, furniture, and children\342\200\231s bathrooms were clean, in good repair, and free of sharp edges. The facility meets all posting requirements.
OUTDOOR INSPECTION. 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. The outdoor equipment and toys are in good repair and free of sharp edges. Continued Page 2.
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There is drinking water available to children outdoors in a sports bottle with the children\342\200\231s name or a water fountain with paper cups. The inspected outdoor facility grounds are safe, sanitary, and in good repair. There are no bodies of water present at 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. Synthetic grass all around the play yard. This facility has no swing or slide.
PERSONNEL RECORDS. Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date, 2 out of 2 staff files were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states that a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a child day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for staff members 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. Staff files were reviewed for compliance. At least one staff member present has current EMSA-approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid 3/23/2026 certifications.
CHILDREN\342\200\231S RECORDS: Children's records were reviewed for compliance present during the facility inspection on this date, 4 out of 4 children files were reviewed Each child has a separate, complete, and current record. The sign-in/out procedure was reviewed in ProCare app for compliance. Transportation is offered to children in care. LPA was inspection the car and compliance.
The Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. A link to PIN 22-02-CCP was provided here: PIN 22-02-CCP: Best Practices Related to the Provision of Incidental Medical Services in Child Care Centers and Family Child. 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 the publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at:
http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
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The Assistant Director was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at
www.cdss.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.cdss.ca.gov
LPA provided Guardian Information and website info:
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian
Information on the additional nutrition training, immunization requirements for children, and Health Schools Act (
http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/pestmgt/schoolipm.htm
) were provided. The facility representative was informed, and website given, about the
California Child Care Disaster Plan
has been posted to the UCSF California Childcare Health Program website:
cchp.ucsf.edu/content/disaster-preparedness
Also provided was information about the E-Learning Modules available at
https://ccld.childcarevideos.org
A copy of the California Department of Social Services Lead Information Brochure was explained and provided to the facility representative.
LEAD TESTING:
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 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 outlined in
PIN 21-21.1-CCP
. The child care center is located in a building that was constructed in 2017. Director submitted LIC 9275 and LIC 9276. Water Board website shows no lead exceedance.
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE: The Assistant Director understands that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to the initial presence in a licensed child care facility.
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Violation of this requirement will result in a citation of a deficiency and civil penalties of one hundred dollars ($100) per violation per day for a maximum of five (5) days. Subsequent violations within a twelve (12) month period will result in a civil penalty of one hundred dollars ($100) per violation per day for a maximum of thirty (30) days in accordance with Section 1596.871 of the Health and Safety Code.
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.
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
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Appeal Rights and deficiencies were discussed. The Assistant Director was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with the director.
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