Routine inspection·May 6, 2026

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sumayya Habeebulla conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 05/06/2026 at 9:05 AM. LPA met with Director Breeana Baker, who provided a tour of the school age classroom. This facility operates as a combination childcare center, and the following licensed programs were not inspected on this date: Infant classrooms and Preschool classrooms. During the visit the facility had 24 children enrolled and 9 children present in the school age classroom. During the inspection, several key facility items were observed and updated where necessary. These included the facility's license, the Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148), the Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393), Personal Rights (LIC613A), the Child Car Seat Law notice, and the menu. The facility was found to be operating within the limits stated on its license, and staff-to-child ratios were observed to be 9 children to one staff in the school age classroom. Classrooms were adequately equipped with age- and size-appropriate furniture and materials, ensuring a safe and hazard-free environment. The facility representative confirmed that no weapons were present on the premises. There were no accessible bodies of water on-site. The director is aware that any wading pools or similar products must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. Drinking water was available both indoors and outdoors. Facility uses faucet water filled in Brita filter pitchers for indoor and outdoor use. Medications, disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other hazardous materials were stored in locations inaccessible to children, while poisons and toxins were securely locked away. The facility’s floors were observed to be safe and clean, and bathroom facilities were sanitary and in proper working condition. The playgrounds were enclosed by a secure fence. Facility Director stated that the playground fence is in the process of being replaced by the city and therefore outdoor area is currently not in use. Outdoor activity areas contained age- and size-appropriate equipment in good condition. The food preparation area was clean, free of litter and pests, and all food was properly stored to prevent contamination . Faucet Water is used for food preparation. St orage containers for solid waste had tight-fitting covers, which were kept on and in good repair. The sign-in/sign-out records were reviewed and found to be in compliance with regulations. Disaster drills are conducted at least every six months, with the most recent drill occurring on 04/05/2026. The sign-in/sign-out records were reviewed and found to be compliant with regulations. Facility uses a code system to document students sign in/out. A review of staff and children’s records was conducted as part of this evaluation. Children's records were complete, and staff records confirmed that all present staff met the minimum qualifications for their respective positions. Facility Director had CPR & First Aid certification on file with expiration dates recorded. Both the opening and closing staff members also had valid CPR/First Aid certifications. The Director had completed Health and Safety Training and will be emailing LPA a copy of teh certification. Additionally, a review of staff records confirmed that all facility staff and other individuals requiring caregiver background checks had not received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. The director 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. 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 was unable to verify the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Facility Director will be submitting a copy of the Lead Water testing completed. LPA referred facility director Breeana Baker 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 ). CCC COMPLETED SAMPLING BUT THE TEST RESULTS ARE NOT YET AVAILABLE Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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 the link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA" available at https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . The director was informed about the MyChildCarePlan.org website, a consumer education resource that HELPS families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. LPA reviewed reporting requirements with the Director, emphasizing that any unusual incidents or injuries must be reported within 24 hours via phone and within seven days in writing. Reports may be submitted by calling the Duty Officer at (951) 782-4200 or emailing UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov . To improve the quality of inspections, 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 .The Director was asked to update and submit the following documents to licensing within 30 days, if applicable: · LIC 500 Personnel Report · LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan · Parent Handbook, Program Curriculum, Admission Policies & Procedures, and Fee Schedule (if changed or more than two years old) · LIC 309 Administrative Organization (if changed or more than two years old) · LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility (if changed or outdated) · LIC 215 – Applicant Information · Copy of Lead testing LPA Sumayya Habeebulla informed facility director Breeana Baker that this report dated 05/06/2026 document one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Habeebulla informed the facility director Breeana Baker to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 05/06/2026 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child’s file for verification. See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies. A Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with Breeana Baker. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.