Routine inspection·April 21, 2026

On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Isabel Ortega met with the facility Administrator and Director Debora Barajas for an Annual/Random inspection. LPA toured the preschool license in accordance with the facility sketch. A tour of the facility was conducted, a total of two preschool classrooms were inspected. Upon arrival LPA observed a total of 15 preschool children and four staff providing care and supervision. The hours of operation are 6:00 AM to 6 :00 PM Monday - Friday. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. Facility consists of a total of two classrooms, one office, one kitchen, one staff restroom, three children’s restroom which includes 6 toilets and 6 sinks, and an outdoor play area with a shed for toys and equipment. Indoor/Children’s Area: Child care center is clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair; all outdoor and indoor passageways, stair ways, incline, ramps, open porches and other areas of potential hazard are kept free of obstruction; floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean, cleaning compounds inaccessible, poisons locked, furniture/equipment is good condition, free of flies, other insects, rodents; tables/chairs provided to meet children’s needs; all play equipment and materials used by children are age-appropriate, each child has an individual permanent or portable storage space (cubby, individually labelled with name ) for his/her clothing, personal belongings and or bedding (stored separately). There is a working telephone on the premises. Trash cans for solid waste have tight fitting lids, drinking water is readily available indoors and outdoors All materials and surfaces are toxic free are inaccessible. Smoke detector and carbon monoxide is in working condition. Fire extinguisher(2A10BC) is in operable condition (serviced on 10/28/2028 white tag observed),. Restrooms: LPA inspected and observed (6 toilets and 6 sinks). LPA observed soap, toilet paper and paper towels readily available. Water temperature is appropriate. There is an isolation area for children who become ill while in care located in the Directors office. F acility always maintains a comfortable temperature, first aid supplies (thermometer, bandages, scissors), sign in/out sheets (manually) available and completed daily. No Smoking prohibited on the premises, daily inspection for illness, no prohibited childcare items observed. Firearms/weapons are not allowed or stored on premises. There is no body of water on the premises. LPA did not observe any bodies of water or any weapons or guns during the inspection. Napping: Preschool children nap on their personalized cots. Parents may bring a blanket for children if not facility will provide a blanket which are washed once a week at the church house. Sheets are provided by the facility and also washed once a week or as needed. Outdoor: The facility has one playground area for the preschool age children. Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair, and age appropriateness. There are concrete areas for active play. The area was observed to be free of debris, free from hazard, holes, broken items, debris, cushioning material underneath. No bodies of water were observed. There are areas for shade and rest. children bring their own water bottled and have the option to refill with water from the water fountain Lead was retested on 4/8/2023 and results were under the 5.5.ppm allowed. Teacher child ratios were observed, and staff name recorded. Care and supervision were evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. Health Related Services: Medications inaccessible to children; all prescription and non-prescription medications have child’s name and are dated; written consent and instruction from child’s representative, a plan to document and report to child’s representative when medication is administered to a child; IMS plan on file (if applicable). A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with parent's written permission (licensing medication form- LIC9221 - also utilized). LPA observed LIC9221 administer medication form, and document the dosage, date and time onto a log. Medication can be brought and taken home by the parent daily. Medication will be properly labeled and stored in its original container. This facility does not provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS.For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childquanda.htm Food Service: Per Administrator, the children bring their own lunch to the facility which is stored in the refrigerator and whenever lunch needs to be warmed up, the teacher will place the food in the microwave. AM snacks and PM snacks are provided by the facility. Children bring their own lunch and it is stored in the refrigerator in the classroom. Staff/Personnel Records: Director (qualified) qualifications were verified, Designation of Responsibility observed, immunization's, TB clearance, health screening, criminal record statement, statement acknowledging suspected child abuse and mandated reporter were observed in file. Facility Records: Roster , fire/disaster drill log last completed on 03/17/2026. Pediatric CPR/First Aid EMSA approved is May 2025 which does not expire until May 2027. The Mandated Report training is dated 2/17/2026. Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty. The following were observed posted as required: facility license, Personal Rights (LIC613A), Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB 394L), emergency disaster plan, earthquake preparedness checklist. Documents Provided and or Discussed: Forms and records to keep at the facility and IMS. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed. The parent board was reviewed and has all of the required forms posted. Fire/earthquake drills current. Roster current. Unusual Incident Report/Injury report LIC624B shall be reported to the department (email address on the website: www.unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov ). A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of family day care home. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above. Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov . or additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process No deficiencies were cited at this time. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. No deficiencies were issued today. The On Duty Worker is available for questions at (661) 202-3318 Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00pm. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Deborah Barajas . This report was provided to the Director, along with her appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit.