Routine inspection·February 3, 2026

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Aman Lama arrived at the center to conduct an annual inspection. LPA met with assistant director, Denese Keeler. The director joined approximately an hour later. This center operates with all 3 programs; infant, preschool and school age, which were all inspected on this date. LPA toured inside and outside, and the following was observed and/or noted: The inspection consisted of reviews of the CARE tool domains. The inspection found the facility to be in compliance. Deficiencies were not cited this visit. The following documents are requested to be updated if any changes made , and submit to the Riverside Regional Office (RRO) within 30 days of this report: 1. LIC 500 Personnel Report (collected on this date) 2. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan (collected on this date) 3. Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule (only if changes have been made) (Collected only Admissions Agreement and 2026 Holiday & Event Calendar) 4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization 5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility The following items have been posted and are updated where necessary: - License - Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610), facility sketch and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148) - Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393) - Personal Rights (LIC613A) - Child Car Seat Law - Food menu. · The facility is operating within the limits as stated on the license. · Ratios were met during this inspection with appropriate supervision. · Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and free of hazards. · There are no weapons present at the facility. · No accessible bodies of water were observed by LPA at the time of this inspection. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. · Children bring their own water bottles/cups from home. In the event that a child needs water, they do utilize the drinking water fountains, which were cleared to be used and readily available in all classrooms and outdoor play areas. · Hazards are stored where they were inaccessible to children. These include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to the health and safety of children in care-SEE LIC9102 · Poisons and toxins are to be kept locked, per Title 22 Regulations, · All floors were observed clean, safe, and shall remain so at all times. · Restrooms were observed to be sanitary and in operating condition. · Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences. · Outdoor activity areas are in good condition and supplied with age/size appropriate equipment. · High climbing equipment, swings, slides/similar equipment were cushioned with material to absorb falls. · Food is provided by the center, and comply with Title 22 Regulations. Food preparation area is clean, free of litter, vermin and food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination. · Storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins required to have tight-fitting covers that were observed on and in good repair. · Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements. · There were staff present with current CPR/First Aid cards on file. · A review of children’s records were found to be complete during this inspection. · Disaster drills are to be conducted every six months – last drill was conducted on 01/14/26. · The facility is informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov · A review of staff records indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. · The facility can submit transfer forms to associate or disassociate someone from their facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov · A review of staff records indicates that staff that were present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired . Staff records were complete. - 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 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 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. • CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES,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 (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred licensee 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/ . During the exit interview, the Licensee [name], confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA 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 . - LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant/child devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant/child devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days. An exit interview was conducted and this report was reviewed with the site director, Jennifer House.