Routine inspection·May 20, 2026

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Joshua Hatch and Soleil Marx met with Director, Cathlean Ripley for an unannounced annual inspection of this preschool facility. Census included forty-six children in care, being supervised by ten staff members. Facility is operating within the capacity and in compliance with staff child ratio on this day. Director was reminded never to exceed the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. Facility hours of operation are 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday. LPAs conducted a health and safety inspection of the facility, including all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service area, and outdoor play area. LPAs observed the following documents are posted where visible to parents: License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Earthquake Preparedness Checklist, Personal Rights, Parents' Rights Poster, car seat laws, menus, daily schedule, waivers, and lead testing results. Classrooms all appeared clean, including the carpets and floor. The facility floor is in good repair and free of any hazards. The facility has age-appropriate furniture. The furniture is steady and in good repair. The play yard is free of hazards. All playground equipment and surfaces were inspected and are in good condition, with enough resilient material under climbing structures to absorb a fall. There are shaded areas for the children provided by the building and trees. All toilets and hand-washing facilities are in working condition with proper sanitation in place. Bins for solid waste have tight fitting lids. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, morning and afternoon snacks. Uncontaminated drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. All the cleaning solutions, poisons and other chemicals that are dangerous to the children are stored inaccessible to the children. There are no poisons on the premises. LPAs observed a functioning smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, fire extinguisher, and first aid equipment. There is a working telephone at the site. There are no pools, spas or other bodies of water at the facility. There are no firearms or weapons on the premises. PAGE 1. REPORT CONTINUES ON LIC809-C LPAs reviewed Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child's records, personnel records, and administrative records. Children’s and staff’s files were reviewed. Each child's file had the required licensing documentation including emergency card, consent for emergency medical treatment, admission agreement, notification of children’s and parent’s rights, health history, physician’s report, and immunization records. LPAs observed staff files contain all the required documentation including Health Screening, Staff Immunization Records, Employee Rights, Child Abuse Acknowledgment Statement, and documentation of the educational background, training, and/or experience. LPAs reviewed staff transcripts and observed all staff caring for children were qualified. Multiple staff have a current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification. All staff have current Mandated Reporter certificates. LPA observed a current children's roster and a fire drill log. LPAs observed that parents are signing their children in and out of the facility via electronic app. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained criminal record clearance. 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. 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. 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). LPAs verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPAs 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 The director 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. PAGE 2. REPORT CONTINUES ON LIC809-C LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPAs also informed licensee [or facility representative] of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. 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/ . 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director Cathlean Ripley. No deficiencies are cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.