Routine inspection·April 22, 2026

On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Isabel Ortega met with the facility Director, for an Annual/Random inspection. LPA toured the school Age license in accordance with the facility sketch. Upon arrival LPA did not observe any children in care at this time. There are two teachers and the Administrator present. The hours of operation are 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. 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. Trash cans for solid waste have tight fitting lids, drinking water is readily available indoors and outdoors. Facility sampled the water for lead and results were under the 5.5. ppm allowed. Children bring their own water bottles and facility has extra available water bottles when needed. Facility has a water purified system. Food preparation and drinking water is located on testing (A) sink with below 5.5 ppm. There is hot running water in the kitchen area. All materials and surfaces are toxic free are inaccessible. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide(dual) are in working condition. Fire extinguisher(2A10BC) is in operable condition (serviced 9/11/2025 white tag observed). Restrooms: LPA inspected and observed (3 toilets and 3 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. Facility maintains a comfortable temperature 68 degrees, first aid supplies (thermometer, bandages, scissors) were observed. 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. According to director there is no body of water on the premises. LPA did not observe any bodies of water during the inspection. Outdoor: The facility has one large playground area for the children. Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair, and age appropriateness. There are sanded/nature areas for active play. The area was observed to be free of debris, free from hazard, holes, broken items, debris, cushioning material underneath. There are areas for shade and rest. 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: According to Director there are no children enrolled with a medical condition. Children are inspected for illnesses (wellness policy) as they arrive. A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with parent's written permission (licensing medication form- LIC9221 - also used). LPA informed the Director must administer medication, 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 as needed. 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 Director, the children bring their own food for lunch to the facility. Facility provides a AM snack and PM snack for children enrolled. According to director currently there are no food allergies reported. 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/earthquake disaster drill log last completed on 4/16/26 in the morning. Pediatric CPR/First Aid, EMSA approved is dated 4/2/2025 and does not expired until April 2027. Mandated Report training were reviewed and dated 9/15/2025. Posting Requirements: 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. Electrical outlets are inaccessible, recalled and or prohibited toys/play equipment were not observed on the premises. The parent board was reviewed and has all of the required forms posted. Fire/earthquake drills current. Roster current. Director was informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report 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. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, shall inspect the facility. Director shall permit the Department to inspect the family childcare home, and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of child care center or regulations, also enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation. 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 . 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/process No deficiencies were cited at this time. Facility is in compliance with Title 22 rules and regulations. 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 deficiency. The On Duty Worker is available for questions at (661) 202-3318 Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed and provided to Rochelle Himmelrick, Director .