Routine inspection·March 10, 2026

On 03/10/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Deschampe conducted an unannounced on-site Annual/Random inspection. LPA arrived at the facility at 8:30 AM. LPA and facility representative, Alisa Le-Ngo and Educational Consultant, Denise Manaloto toured the inside and outside of the facility floor and yard plan (LIC 999). Census was taken in individual classrooms. The overall census observed was 5 staff and 30 children. Total enrollment is 37 with a current census of 30 due to varied schedules. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. Facility hours are 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date 03/10/2026 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 provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code (HSC) 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. During the inspection of the indoor activity space, items which could pose a danger to children (detergents and cleaning compounds) were observed to be stored and out of reach of children. First-aid supplies were complete and stored in a location that is accessible to staff but inaccessible to children. This is a nut-free facility. AM and PM snacks are provided by the facility. Meals are brought from home, and parents/authorized representatives are given the opportunity to pay for hot meals from a third party vendor, The Lunch Mob. All food selected, stored, prepared, and served in a safe and healthful manner. Menus were posted in an area accessible for review by parents/authorized representatives and on BrightWheel. Fixtures, furniture, equipment, and supplies were clean and observed to be in good repair, free of sharp edges, and age appropriate for all children enrolled in care. Children have access to drinking water from personal, labeled, water bottles, and refilled from a Brita water pitcher. The children's and staff bathrooms are safe and in sanitary operating condition. Children nap on cots which are properly stored. Children's personal items, including bedding is clean, stored separately, and in a labeled compartment. Children's bedding is brought home on Fridays or as needed. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months (11/12/2025). The facility has smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in each classroom, with a smoke detector in the hallway. City of Costa Mesa Fire and Rescue Department Community Risk Reduction Division completed the annual inspection cleared the facility on 11/20/2025. There are 6 fire extinguishers on site. The facility maintains an indoor temperature within regulation (minimum of 68 degrees and maximum of 85 degrees F or, in extreme heat a maximum of 20 degrees less than the outside temperature). Facility met all waiver, exceptions, and posting requirements, including the California Child Passenger Safety Law, posted by the entrance of the facility. The outdoor activity spaces were 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 area around and under high climbing equipment and slides, and other similar equipment was cushioned with material that absorbs falls (rubber turf). Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by personalized water bottles and refilled from Brita water pitchers. 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 grounds were safe, sanitary and in good repair. 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 . 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 facility representative 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. LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication 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/ . Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date, 5 out of 5 staff files were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (HSC) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a child care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Beginning March 31, 2018, HSC 1596.8662 requires all directors and employees to complete mandated reporting training, and to renew the training every two years. All staff members present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications. 5 out of 5 staff files were in compliance. A random sample of 6 children's records were reviewed. There was a separate, complete and current record for each child. In the areas reviewed 4 out of 6 children\342\200\231s files were found to be in full compliance. Sign in/out is completed by the parent/authorized representative using their full signature and personal PIN on BrightWheel. California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22, Division 12 Chapter 1 Health-Related Services Section 101226 (e) In centers where the licensee chooses to handle medications: (3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (A) Prescription medications shall be administered in accordance with the label directions as prescribed by the child\342\200\231s physician. 2 out of 6 children\342\200\231s files did not meet this requirement. However, the facility has made continued efforts to obtain the documentation from parents/authorized representatives (documentation of communication on file). Facility representative 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. LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. The facility representative was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at www.ccld.ca.gov and may request to be added to an email list to receive a Quarterly Update from www.ccld.ca.gov and select Receive Important Updates link. LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian and completed subscription during the inspection. In the areas that were evaluated, the following Type B deficiency was observed of the CCR Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit. For further detail, refer to 809-D. Section 101226(e)(3)(A) Health-Related Services Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Perla Zavala-Benitez. Appeal Rights were discussed with the facility representative. The facility representative was provided a copy of the appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. The \342\200\234Notice of Site Visit\342\200\235 must be posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door to the facility. Failure to post will result in Civil Penalties of $100.00. 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 . End of Report