Routine inspection·March 12, 2026

On the date and time listed, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Perla Ordonez and Samuel Lopez conducted an annual inspection as part of a compliance review as well as an inspection to remove Classroom 8 from the license per Licensee request. Facility is requesting to be licensed for 55 children ages 3 to 5 years old in Rooms C2, C3, and C4. Hours of operation will be Monday \342\200\223 Friday; 08:00AM \342\200\223 04:00PM. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was granted and the following was observed and/or noted: LPAs toured the facility and measured indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space measured 1930.22 sq.ft., which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 55 children. LPAs observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots/mats, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. LPAs observed a total of 9 sinks and 6 toilets available for children\342\200\231s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 55 children. The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Cinder block and wrought iron fencing is at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space is 18407.27 sq.ft., which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 55 children. A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation. The licensee/director is asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days: - LIC 500 Personnel Report - LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan - Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule (only if changes have been made) - LIC 309 Administrative Organization (only if changes have been made) - LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility (only if changes have been made) The following items have been posted and are updated where necessary: - License - Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148) - Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster (PUB393) - Personal Rights (LIC613A) - Child Car Seat Law - Menu \302\267 The facility is operating with the limits as stated on the license. \302\267 Ratios are being met during this inspection. \302\267 Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment and free of hazards. \302\267 There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Director Colette Burgess. \302\267 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. \302\267 Medications, when present, are stored where inaccessible to children in a locked cabinet in the front office. \302\267 Hazards are stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous. \302\267 Poisons and toxins are locked. \302\267 All floors shall be clean and safe. \302\267 Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition. \302\267 Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences and free of hazards. \302\267 Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age-and-size equipment in good condition. \302\267 Per Director Colette Burgess, food is prepared and delivered from off-site. Staff present only serve the food. \302\267 Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination. \302\267 All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. \302\267 Menus shall be posted at least one week in advance in a place visible by the child\342\200\231s authorized representative, dated and kept on file for 30 days, and made available upon request. \302\267 Uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and outdoors and provided via a water pitcher and disposable cups. \302\267 The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. The facility utilizes: rubber matting. \302\267 Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements. \302\267 A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 02/2027. \302\267 Opening and closing staff member\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid expires on 02/2027. \302\267 Staff completed Health and Safety Course \342\200\223 06/1994. \302\267 A review of children\342\200\231s records was conducted, and records were found to not be complete during this inspection. During record review, LPA observed that C2 and C8 were missing proof of the written medical assessment. \302\267 Disaster drills to be conducted every six months \342\200\223 last drill conducted on 02/27/2026. \302\267 A review of staff records indicates that all staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired. \302\267 The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office\342\200\231s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov \302\267 A review of staff records on 03/12/2026 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. \302\267 The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov 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 child care 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 (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA 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 ) 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)/ (800) 514- 0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . 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. 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 . 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. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. 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. To access on-line Licensing forms & Regulations for a Child Care Center please visit: www.ccld.ca.gov . The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday \342\200\223 Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200 See LIC809-D for cited deficiency. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Colette Burgess.