Facility-requested visit·December 11, 2025

On December 11, 2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Lauren Scott and Jennie Tedlos met with Director, Tanya Hernandez, for the purpose of an unannounced case management inspection to increase the facility\342\200\231s capacity and to add an additional room. The facility is requesting for a capacity increase from 20 to 40 children ages two years to entry into kindergarten. The facility's hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The fire clearance for 40 children was granted on 08/19/2025. LPAs conducted a health and safety inspection to all accessible areas. There is 1 existing classroom: Room #2. The facility is adding 1 additional preschool classroom: Room #1. Previous measurements of the existing classroom was used from the report dated 08/16/2016 totaling 687 square feet. The new classroom contains a total of 897 square feet. The total classroom space contains a total of 1584 square feet. Based on measurements, the facility can accommodate the requested 40 children total. There are 6 toilets and 6 sinks available to children, and a separate staff restroom is available. Children who become ill during the day will be isolated in the office area and will use the staff restroom, if necessary. All outdoor areas were free of potential hazard were observed to be free of obstruction. Furniture and equipment were observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. LPA observed that children's chairs were not age appropriate for the requested age group. Facility stated purchase will be made. LPA discussed sufficient individual permanent or portable storage space for each child\342\200\231s personal belongings. A functional dual carbon monoxide/ smoke detector was observed in the facility. Disinfectants and medications were observed to be inaccessible and appropriately stored. LPA observed electronic sign-in/sign-out system. Report continues on 809-C... LPAs used the preschool yard measurements from report dated 07/29/2021. The measurements from the report measured a total of 1,894.5 square feet. The Director states that the Elementary School small playground is used as well as the left side area of the facility. LPAs will return to the facility to re-measure the outdoor play areas. Shared outdoor play area waiver is on file. Director was reminded any construction or equipment that could pose a hazard in the outdoor activity area shall be made inaccessible to children in care. This shall include, but not be limited to, incinerators, air- conditioning equipment, water heaters, and fuse boxes. 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. 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 . Director 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Tanya Hernandez. Report was signed by Site Supervisor, Aileen Laroco. The following items are required before the change of capacity will be approved: 1. Twenty children's chairs that are appropriate for the age group requested (2-5 years old). 2. Twenty children's nap cots that are appropriate for the age group requested (2-5 years old). 3. Outdoor space needs to be remeasured by LPAs.