Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 03/02/2026, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) K. Navar conducted an on site inspection for the purpose of an annual inspection and request for age change from 3 \342\200\223 5 years old to 2 years 7 months \342\200\223 5 years old. Fire clearance approval has been received in our office on 12/22/2025. LPA and Facility Representative Renee Ybarra toured the facility inside and outside and the floor and yard plan were verified. The overall census observed was 3 (three) preschool staff and 7 (seven) preschool children.
During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance with staffing ratios. Facility offers two sessions 8:00a.m.- 11:00a.m. and 12pm \342\200\223 3pm, Monday through Friday. Parent/Guardian sign in and out, and procedure was reviewed for compliance. Facility uses an app called Learning Genie. The person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day.
Facility is part of Orange Unified School District, all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
LPA provided Guardian Information and website info:
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian
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.
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During the inspection of the indoor activity space, facility provides toys appropriate for children being served. Some items observed during inspection were blocks, dramatic play items, puzzles, writing materials, and books. 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.
AM session provides morning snacks to children in care and Lunch is provided to children in the PM session; Orange Unified School District Nutrition Services provides the food for children in care. Menus are posted and emailed where they could be reviewed by parents. Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and were observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. There is drinking water available to children indoors through the water jugs, teachers refill cups or sports bottles with the child\342\200\231s name on them as needed. The children's bathrooms are clean and sanitary. Children do not nap facility operates 2 (two) part day sessions.
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. The cushioning material is rubber material that surrounds climbing equipment and slides. LPA observed playground age requirement sticker that stated Playworld for Kids Ages 2-12 years old. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by cups or sports bottles with the child\342\200\231s name on them and refilled as needed. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. The facilities grounds were safe, sanitary and in good repair.
The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months; last drill documented was Fire/Drill on 2/17/2026. The facility has a working carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher. LPA reviewed with facility representative LIC 125 Records to be Maintained at the Facility, for child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. Facility met all posting requirements.
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At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires 08/2027. LPA reminded facility representative 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.
Facility representative stated they do not take infants. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-
information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative of the importance of checking for and removing any recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at
https://www.cpsc.gov/
and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.
This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication 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/
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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 childcare 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. Lead testing completed 8/27/2022.
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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
The facility representative was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at
www.ccld.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.ccld.ca.gov
. Also provided was information about the E-Learning Modules available at
https://ccld.childcarevideos.org
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. In the event additional requirements are needed, the applicant will be notified
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Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Renee Ybarra. A notice of site visit was given to facility representative and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.
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