Non-compliance follow-up·March 9, 2026

On 3/9/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Vivian Trinh conducted an on-site inspection for the purpose of a Case Management - Legal/Non-compliance. LPA and Director, Kathern De La Torre, toured the facility inside and outside, and the floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were verified. The census was taken in individual classrooms. The overall census observed was 52 preschool children with 10 staff members, including the director. The Director stated that total enrollment is currently 88 preschool children. However, children attend different program schedules. During the inspection, it was determined that the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and in compliance with staffing ratios. Facility hours are 7:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date, 3/9/2026, indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. INDOOR INSPECTION. INDOOR INSPECTION. 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. All storage containers for solid waste, including movable bins, have tight-fitting covers that are kept on and are in good repair. The Director stated that there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility; none were observed during the inspection. ON-SITE FOOD PREPARATION: Food prep areas were clean and sanitary. Food is properly stored and labeled. Menus were posted where parents could review them. Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean, in good repair, and free of sharp edges. There is drinking water available to children indoors in water bottles labeled with the child’s name or in a sippy cup. The children's bathrooms are clean and sanitary. Infant changing tables are placed within arm’s reach of a sink. Continued page 2. Page 2. OUTDOOR INSPECTION: The playground was enclosed by a fence at least 4 feet high. The surface of the outdoor activity space was well maintained and free of hazards. The grass cushioning material, produced for the purpose around the climbing equipment, slides, and other similar equipment, appeared to be sufficient to absorb falls. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided via sippy cups with the child’s name on them. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. The facility ground was safe, sanitary, and in good repair. There were no bodies of water in the facility at the time of inspection. The facility met all posting requirements. The California Child Passenger Safety Law was posted by the entrance of the facility. PERSONNEL RECORD: Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on 03/09/2026; 5 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 that a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis and measles for 4 staff members was reviewed and is in compliance. Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all directors and employees to complete mandated reporting training and to renew it every 2 years. Mandated Reporter Training was completed, and all staff members are in compliance. At least one staff member present holds current EMSA- approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification, which expires 2/16/2026. CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete and current record for each child. A random sample of five of children's files were reviewed for documentation of the child’s name, address, and telephone number of the child’s authorized representative and of relatives or others that can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary, Immunization records, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment, Notification of Parent’s Rights (LIC995A), medical assessment and found to be in compliance. In the areas reviewed the children’s files were found to be in full compliance. The sign-in/Sign-out procedure was reviewed and meets regulatory requirements. This facility utilizes an electronic sign-in/out system. Each authorized representative utilizes their own codes as a digital signature. The Director, Kathern De La Torre, understands that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to the initial presence in a licensed child care facility. 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. Continued page 3. Page 3. The LPA discussed the following resources with Director, Kathern De La Torre and reminded her that it is her responsibility to review the information in more detail. During the visit, the Director, Kathern De La Torre was reminded that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care/self-assessment-guides-and-key-indicator-tools/quarterly-updates . The director understands it is her responsibility to review the Provider Information Notices (PIN) found on the CCLD website above. The Director, Kathern De La Torre understands that she 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 https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe . The LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian and at CaSocialService YouTube Guardian Webinar “All Providers Webinar 12/20/22” link https://youtu.be/WNc1kYmlW9s . The director was informed of the resources available to providers at https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/family-child-care-providers/ . The director was informed that Title 22 regulations may be accessed at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/letters-regulations/legislation-and-regulations/community-care-licensing-regulations/child-care 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 the report was reviewed with Director Kathern De La Torre. 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. The Director Kathern De La Torre was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058), and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. End of the Report.