Routine inspection·February 11, 2026

On this date and time, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Laura Mejorado conducted an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. LPA met with Director Debra Rivas. LPA observed 27 children in attendance. LPA toured the inside of the facility and the outside play area. The following was observed and/or noted: This is a combination center and the other licensed programs are school age which was also inspected on this date and the infant program which was not inspected on this date. Days and hours of operation are Monday -Friday; 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation. · The licensee/director is asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days: 1. LIC 500 Personnel Report 2. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan 3. Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule (only if changes have been made) 4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization (only if changes have been made) 5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility (only if changes have been made) · The following items have been posted and are current: License; Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610); Facility sketch; Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393); Personal Rights (LIC613A); Child Car Seat Law, and Menu. · The facility is operating within the limits as stated on the license and ratios were being met during this inspection. · Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment and free of hazards. While touring LPA observed two chairs in the 3's classroom with wear and tear. The material of the chairs was peeling off and missing in several spots. LPA informed the facility representative and informed them furniture shall be kept in good condition. Facility representative removed the chairs during the inspection. A technical violation was issued. · There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Facility Representative Debra Rivas. · There are no accessible bodies of water present at this time. · Medications shall be stored where inaccessible to children, currently no medications are being stored. · Hazards are stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous. · Poisons and toxins shall be locked. While touring the kitchen LPA observed cleaning supplies in a cabinet behind a magnetic lock. The door to the kitchen did not have a lock but had a safety latch which kept door from being opened. Cleaning supplies had a label to contact poison control if consumed. Although items where inaccessible behind a door with a safety latch and behind a magnetic lock, LPA explained items with these warning labels must be kept under lock. Facility representative understood and stated they will ensure items are kept under lock and key. A technical violation was issued. · All floors shall be clean and safe. · Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition. · Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences and free of hazards. · Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition. · Food preparation area shall be clean, free of litter, rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin. Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination. · All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. · Menus shall be posted at least one week in advance in a place visible by the child’s authorized representative, dated and kept on file for 30 days, and made available upon request. · Uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and outdoors. · The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. Playground has wood chips. · Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed. Facility uses an electronic sign in and sign out which does not have full signatures. LPA informed facility that the electronic sign in and sign out must have the authorized representative’s full signature. A technical violation was issued. · A staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 4/2026 · Director completed Health and Safety Training – 8/8/24 · A review of children’s records was conducted, and records were found not to be complete during this inspection. See LIC809D. · Disaster drills to be conducted every six months – last drill conducted on 12/18/25 · The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov · A review of staff records on 2/11/26 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. · The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov · CCC completed lead testing on 9/2/22. Currently there are no lead exceedances. - Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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/childqanda.htm - Facility representative 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. - Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. - Licensee 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. - The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200 See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies. A 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Debra Rivas.