Routine inspection·March 6, 2026

On Friday, March 6, 2026, at 12:56pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Giovanni Cristales met with Director Paulette Hall who guided the analyst on a facility tour for the purpose of conducting an Annual/Random inspection for the preschool with a capacity of 105 children. Upon arrival LPA observed four classrooms, 90, and 91 (3-5 yr. old), 30, and 31 (2 yr. old) in use with a total of 32 preschool children. There were four teachers, four aides and the Director. LPA observed the classrooms to be within ratio. All staff have been fingerprinted (associated with the South Redlands Head Start Facility license number 360919094). The facility operates Monday \342\200\223 Friday, 7:30am - 4:30 pm. Indoor/Children\342\200\231s Area: The childcare center was toured and found to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees, and visitors; All outdoor and indoor passageways, open areas of potential hazard are kept free of obstruction; heating, lighting, and ventilation are adequate, proper room temperature; floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean, (Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored outside in locked storage shed) , furniture/equipment are in good condition, free of flies, other insects, rodents; tables/chairs provided to meet children\342\200\231s needs; all play equipment and materials used by children are age-appropriate, each child has an individual permanent storage space (cubby, individually labelled with name) for his/her clothing, personal belongings. Trash cans for solid waste have tight fitting lids, drinking water is readily available indoors and outdoors (Filtration system, and home personal water bottles). There is working telephone service on the premises. There is an isolation area for children who become ill while in care located in the office room. Bathroom: The children\342\200\231s bathrooms for classrooms 90, and 91 are in the main building upon the entrance area to the far left. LPA inspected and observed the bathroom (1 urinal, 4 toilets, and sink right outside of door) in operable conditions. There is second bathroom upon entrance to the right for classrooms 30, and 31 (2 sinks, 2 toilets) in operable condition. LPA observed the bathrooms to be clean and sanitary with soap, toilet paper and paper towels readily available. Staff use separate restrooms. Napping: Center uses cots, individually stored so that each child's bedding is identifiable and no child's used bedding comes into contact with other bedding. Napping Cots used are maintained in good condition, wiped/cleaned/disinfected (daily) weekly or when soiled, there is no contact with other children bedding, there is access to a safe walkway. Each cot when in use is equipped with a sheet to cover the mat and a sheet and/or blanket to cover the child. All flooring and carpets were inspected for cleanliness, and in good repair. Food Service: Food preparation area/Kitchen (Off-limits) was inspected for safety, cleanliness, proper equipment & protection against contamination and storage. The facility has a clean refrigerator/freezer and all item\342\200\231s expiration dates are current. Center serves breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Menus observed and posted. Menu items are posted in parent board upon entering the main building, and classrooms. LPA observed food allergy list posted. Outdoor play: Center has two playing areas, (3-5 yr. old section & 2-year-old section). Equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair and age appropriateness. Center utilizes artificial turf, rubber flooring under climbing structures, and cement for proper play. There are two patio overhead canopy shade structures for adequate shade. LPA observe one large climbing sliding structure in the center of the playground, anchored to the ground. Plenty of Step 2 playing equipment and climbing structures for safe playing and tricycles. The area was observed to be free of debris. Outside Drinking water is available via filtered water, with the center providing disposable water cups. There are no bodies of water observed on the premises. The entire playground is enclosed (chain link fence) to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. Other: Fire/earthquake drills are current ( 3/4/2026 ). Fire extinguishers 2A10BC ( last served 9/8/2025 ), and smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors in each classroom are operable. First Aid Kit\342\200\231s are full and accessible (thermometer, bandages, scissors). Trash cans with tight lids were observed. LPA observed sign in and out sheets and roster personnel to be current . Per director, transportation is not provided. Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted. The following were observed posted as required: Facility license, Personal Rights (LIC613A), Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster (PUB 393L), menus, car seat law (PUB 269), emergency disaster plan, earthquake preparedness checklist. Staff/Personnel Records: Staff file review reveals staff are qualified for their perspective positions. LPA reviewed three (5) staff files, and four (4) children files. Immunization's, CPR/First Aid, TB clearance, health screening, criminal record statement, statement acknowledging suspected child abuse, mandated reporter, and employee rights were observed in each staff\342\200\231s file. CPR/First Aid, Staff #1 Expires: 10/18/2026 , and Mandated Reporter Expires: 08/28/2027 . For additional staff, see LIC 859. Children's files contained required forms and documents, see LIC 857. The following general information was discussed during this inspection: The director was advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. The licensee 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 the daycare center. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above. All staff are required to take 3-hour Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter training (AB1207) every 2 years. Beginning on January 1, 2018, Assembly Bill 1207 (2015) requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors, and employees to complete training as specified in their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Applicants must meet requirements as a precondition of licensure. New employees shall have 90 days from the date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be conducted at the following website www.mandatedreporterca.com . The director is aware self, and all staff are mandated child abuse reporters and have the responsibility of reporting any suspected child abuse to the Child Abuse Hotline at (800) 540-4000. For additional information and forms visit our website at: www.cdss.ca.gov Criminal Record Clearance- CCC - Facility representative 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. Lead Testing- CCC 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 [or facility representative] 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 ). \342\200\242 CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES. LPA observed Water Lead Testing summary results report ( Report Date: 9/19/25, 14:48 - 15:28, Heidi Barrios, Result (ND), RDL (1.0), MDL (0.30), Units (ug/L) EPA 200.8, Analysis Date: 9/10/2026) . Safe Sleep - CCC LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative of the importance of checking for and removing any 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS)- CCC 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, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . MyChildCarePlan.org \342\200\223 CCC Facility representative 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. 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 . No deficiencies are being cited in today\342\200\231s visit. LPA issued one technical advisory for sleep log. Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Director Paulette Hall, along with a copy of her appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit.