Routine inspection·May 5, 2026

On date and time listed above, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Susan Brewer and Laura Mejorado arrived at the facility to conduct annual inspection. LPAs were granted entry by Natalie Munoz. LPAs toured the facility inside and out, reviewed records, took a census and observed and/or discussed the following: The Director Sylvia Saldana was away from the facility. Present was Lead Teacher Natalee Munoz, as a designated substitute. Program Director Ana Romero arrived at 1:35 PM to join the inspection. Normal days and hours of operation: Monday- Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. A portable module located on the South-West end of the school is used for operation/indoor activity space. The Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten Playground located on the North-East end of the school campus is designated for the Outdoor Activity space. The inspection consisted of reviews of the CARE tool domains. The inspection found the facility to be in compliance except as noted on the LIC809D. If updates are made, the facility representative will submit the following documents to Licensing within 30 days, on or before 06/05/2026: 1. LIC 500 Personnel Report – Update requested. 2. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan Update requested. 3. Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/fee schedule. Update requested. 4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization. 5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility. Update requested. The following items have been posted and are current: License; Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610); Facility sketch; Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148; Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393); Personal Rights (LIC613A); Child Car Seat Law, and Menu The facility is operating within the scope of license with appropriate ratios and supervision during this inspection. A census was taken of 11 Children, supervised by 4 staff. Medications are stored inaccessible to children in the in a locked cabinet A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed and tagged by the fire department on 06/17/2025 and needle in the green. A smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by the licensee during this inspection on 05/05/2026. Hazardous and dangerous items are stored inaccessible to children. Poisons and toxins are locked. Classrooms and floors are clean, free of hazards and rooms are equipped with age-appropriate furniture. Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition Per facility representative there are no weapons are stored at the facility. There are no accessible bodies of water present. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. Outdoor activity areas are enclosed by appropriate fences, free of hazards and have age and size equipment in good condition. Areas around or under high climbing equipment have material that absorbs a fall. The agency has wood chips and rubber turf to cushion a fall, as well as shaded areas with tables. The agency has expressed interest in utilizing a separate area for outdoor activity. The agency representatives were reminded to notify the department of any changes in writing and by submitting updated LIC999 Facility Sketches with the LIC9054 Request for Fire Inspection. If a fire clearance is approved, the agency can request a case management inspection. Food preparation area is clean, free of litter, and vermin. Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination. Menus are current, posted and visible for authorized representatives and available upon request. Measures are taken to keep the facility free of pests and rodents. Storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers in good repair. Uncontaminated drinking water is readily available both indoors and outdoors: Sparklets water and individual water bottles. Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements: The agency uses HUB software program for electronic sign in/out. A Staff member is present with CPR/First Aid which expires on 06/13/206 Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 08/17/2026 Director completed Health and Safety Training on 09/27/2019, No Lead component. Mandated reporter General: 12/30/2025; AB 1207 Child Care Expires: 12/30/2027 Children files are complete on today's date. Staff have received on-the-job training for housekeeping, sanitation and universal health precautions Staff files are complete on today's date.. Fire & earthquake drills are conducted/documented every six months. Last fire drill conducted on 04/22/2026 at 1:40 PM with 14 children and 1 staff. Facility Representative was informed the Department has inspection authority per Health and Safety Codes. Facility representative was reminded of the following: 1. Unusual Incident Reporting email: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov 2. Access to forms & Regulations online at www.ccld.ca.gov 3. Facility staff are responsible to know the regulations for providing care 4. Failure to meet the posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty. To receive important licensed -related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. - AB 1207 – Mandated Child Abuse Reporting: Child Day Care Personnel Training, beginning January 1, 2018 – Requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. AB2960 – Childcare and development services, online portal – Effective June 20, 2022 - This bill requires the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI), within the California Department of Education (CDE), to develop and post on CDE's website a comprehensive childcare and development services online portal for families and providers by June 30, 2022. Licensee representative Natalee Munoz was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Licensee representative Natalee Munoz 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. The Licen see can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov . THE AGENCY COMPLETED TESTING ON 05/06/2022 AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES INDICATED ON REPORT DATED 05/16/2022. 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.). LPAs verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPAs referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information . This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPAs reviewed storage area for medication, equipment and supplies. The licensee representative stated there are no children currently requesting IMS services. 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/ . During the exit interview, the Licensee representative Natalee Munoz, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPAs completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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 . Deficiencies were not cited this visit. No civil penalties were issued on today’s date. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. The LPAs reviewed the report with the licensee and left a copy of the report to Licensee representative Natalee Munoz. The LPAs observed the licensee post the notice for public view prior to exiting the facility.