Routine inspection·April 24, 2026

On date and time listed above, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Laura Mejorado arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection. LPA was granted entry by Facility Representative Sonya Duran. Later in the inspection Director of Early Education Danya Sanders-Hester arrived. LPA toured the facility inside and out, reviewed records, took a census and observed and/or discussed the following. Days and hours of operation are Monday -Friday; 7:45AM- 2:45PM. The inspection consisted of reviews of the CARE tool domains. The inspection found the facility to be in compliance except as noted on the LIC809D. Deficiencies were cited this visit. If updates are made, the facility representative will submit the following documents 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 4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization and 5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility 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 scope of license with appropriate ratios and supervision during this inspection. Medications shall be stored where inaccessible to children, currently no medications are being stored. Hazardous and dangerous items are not stored inaccessible to children. Poisons and toxins are locked. Classrooms and floors are clean, free of hazards and rooms are equipped with age-appropriate furniture. Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition. Per facility representative Danya Sanders-Hester, no weapons are stored at the facility. There are no accessible bodies of water present. All wading pools or similar products must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. Outdoor activity areas are enclosed by appropriate fences, free of hazards and have age and size equipment in good condition. Areas around or under high climbing equipment have material that absorbs a fall, during todays inspection rubber turf was present. Food preparation area shall be clean, free of litter, and vermin. Food shall be stored appropriately and protected from contamination. Per facility representative food is prepared off site and delivered to the facility. Menus are current, posted and visible for authorized representatives and available upon request. Measures are taken to keep the facility free of pests and rodents. During today’s inspection a pest glue trap was observed by the front door, during the inspection children were not present in the area. LPA informed facility representative that the pest glue trap must be inaccessible and facility representative threw the trap in the trash. Due to the pest glue trap having a warning label to be kept out of reach of children a deficiency is being cited. Due to no children being present in the area where the trap was observed this citation was downgraded to a type B citation. Additionally, LPA observed an unopen can of paint by the front door. LPA addressed the paint can with the facility representative who stated the can of paint is unopen and was being moved to the storage shed outside. Storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers in good repair. Uncontaminated drinking water is readily available both indoors and outdoors. Children bring their water bottles from home and disposable water bottles are available on site if needed. Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements. A Staff member is present with CPR/First Aid which expires on 9/26/26 Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 9/26/26 Director completed Health and Safety Training. Children files are complete. Staff files are not complete. Type B deficiencies were cited. Fire & earthquake drills are conducted/documented every six months. Yes, last drill on 1/30/26. Facility representative was reminded of the following: 1. Unusual Incident Reporting email: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov 2. Access to forms & Regulations online at www.ccld.ca.gov 3. Facility staff are responsible to know the regulations for providing care 4. Failure to meet the posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty. 5. 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. 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. 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. • CCC COMPLETED WATER LEAD TESTING ON 10/11/23 AND 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, a Plan for Providing 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: 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 . See LIC809D for cited deficiencies. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Danya Sanders-Hester.