Non-compliance follow-up·April 30, 2026

On 04/30/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Deschampe conducted a quarterly unannounced Case Management - Legal/Non-Compliance inspection for the purpose of ensuring the facility is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations, Health and Safety Codes, and the Stipulation Modifying Proposed Decision; And Order, dated 12/22/2025. LPA arrived at the facility at 9:03 AM and was allowed entry by the Facility Representative/Director (FR), Savannah Davis. LPA informed the FR the purpose of the visit. FR guided LPA on a tour of the center which has a total enrollment of 43, and a current census of 26 children and 4 staff, due to various student schedules. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within compliance of staff to child ratios. Facility hours are Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM. Facility representative 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. 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. Dry snacks are provided for children, while meals are brought from home. All food is selected, stored, and served in a safe and healthful manner. Personal water bottles are properly labeled. Drinking water is provided by Brita water pitchers refilled by fauc ets in Rooms 101 and 102. Menus are posted where they can be reviewed by parents/authorized representatives. Page 2 Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. The children's bathrooms are clean and sanitary. Children nap on mats, bedding is stored individually and is taken home daily to be washed by parents/authorized representatives. The center has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months and keeps documentation of drills (12/05/2025). The center has a at least one working smoke detector, one working carbon monoxide detector and at least one functioning fire extinguisher. The facility was cleared by the City of Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue Department Community Risk Reduction Division on 02/03/2026. Facility meets all posting requirements. California Code of Regulations (CCR) Section 101161 Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement was not met through the use of an unlicensed classroom 104. LPA observed 10 preschool children participate in a 30 minute gymnastics class with a Third Party Vendor, Webby Dance with 1 facility staff present in the room (adjacent to the classrooms and staff bathrooms). LPA confirmed through interview, classroom 104 is used every Thursday for 30 minutes with the preschool children enrolled at the facility. This poses a potential health and safety hazard for preschool children in care. The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance. Required shade, drinking water and fencing were inspected. The playground is enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height and is in good repair. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained and free of hazards. The cushioning material around outdoor play equipment and other similar equipment appeared to be enough to absorbs falls. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by water bottles. The outdoor equipment and toys are in good repair and free of sharp edges. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. LPA observed the baptismal pool was drained with a black net covering. The outdoor activity space was in compliance. Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for staff members were reviewed and within compliance. Beginning March 31, 2018, Health and Safety Code 1596.8662 requires all directors and employees to complete mandated reporter training, and to renew the training every two years. All reviewed staff files have current Mandated Reporter Training certificates. At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications. 4 out of 4 staff files were in compliance. Page 3 Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete and current record for each child . In the areas reviewed, 7 out of 7 children’s files were found to be in full compliance. Sign in/out procedure was reviewed for compliance. The authorized representative who signs the child in and out uses their unique log in via ProCare application and records the time of the day. In the areas that were evaluated, the following deficiency was observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Health and Safety Codes, or Stipulation Modifying Proposed Decision; And Order, at the time of the visit. California Code of Regulations (CCR) Section 101161 (a) Limitations on Capacity The exit interview was conducted with the facility representative, Savannah Davis. The Notice of Site Visit was posted during the visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days. The “Notice of Site Visit” 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. Appeal Rights were discussed and provided to the facility representative and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. Facility representative must file an appeal, in writing, to the Regional Manager within 15 business days from the date of receiving the penalty assessment or notice of deficiency. First level appeals should be sent to the Regional Manager at the address listed above. End of Report.