Routine inspection·December 8, 2025

On December 8, 2025 at 1:30pm. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Zirbes met with Facility Representative, Margaret Quintana . The purpose of the inspection was to conduct an unannounced annual/random inspection. During the inspection, LPA toured and inspected the school age program in accordance with the facility sketch. At the time of LPA arrival, there were zero school age children in care. While LPA was on site nineteen school age children arrived to the Center. The children were supervised by two fully qualified teacher. At approximately 03:29pm LPA Zirbes was sitting at a table in the school age Elephant classroom. All doors leading to the classroom were closed. LPA observed child 1 (C1) open the door to the Elephant classroom, walk inside the classroom and then lay down on the carpet. A staff member did not follow C1 into the classroom. LPA did hear or observe a staff member looking for C1. Staff 1 and Staff 2 were providing supervising to the other 18 school age children. Approximately two minutes later, facility representative Quintana arrive to the elephant classroom. LPA explained to facility representative Quintana what had occurred. Facility Representative Quintana expressed while she was in another classroom, she observed C1 walking into the elephant classroom and responded by walking to the elephant classroom. Facility Representative Quintana waited in the classroom with LPA for another approximate two to three minutes. Facility Representative Quintana and LPA observed S1 and S2 were not looking for C1 and did not know C1 was away from the group. C1 was observed within the building in a safe area. A Type B citation is being issued for regulation 101229(a)(1). Refer to LIC 809D. Physical Plant: The school age area consists of two classrooms (Elephant and Monkey) two bathrooms, and an outdoor activity space. The center also operates a Infant Program (#364815208) and Preschool Program (#364815206). Common areas utilized by all three licensed components include the kitchen, administrative office, and staff restroom. The center operates Monday through Friday 7:00am -6:00pm. Report continued on page two Report continued from page one Physical Plant Continued: Indoor activity space for school age children is physically separate from space used by children in the preschool and infant center components. School age center is equipped with appropriate furniture and equipment. LPA observed tables and chairs, games, books and art supplies. Furniture is maintained in good repair and safe condition (age appropriate). Drinking water is available inside the classroom via individual cups and a pitchers of water. All chemicals and cleaning materials are located in Lion classroom in a high inaccessible cabinet and in a locked cabinet. Also cleaning products are located in the kitchen in a key locked cabinet. The Center does not have a fireplace. The building has central heating. The room temperature was comfortable at the time of this inspection. LPA observed a carbon monoxide detector located in the kitchen. The carbon monoxide detector located in the kitchen was tested during this inspection and found to be in working order. There is a working telephone on the premises. There is an isolation area for ill children. LPA observed electronic sign in/out sheets. Per conversation with the facility representative, the facility staff sign the children in and out following pick up and drop off from school. No smoking is allowed on the premises. Restroom: The school age program utilizes two restrooms. One is located in the monkey room and the other is located within the Zebra classroom. A waiver is on file allowing the school age children to utilize the restroom in the Zebra room. Each restroom had one toilet and one sink. Restrooms were age appropriate and contained a hand dryer and soap dispensers. One additional restroom was available for the staff. Kitchen: There is a kitchen area used by all three components The kitchen is inaccessible to the children via a child safety gate. Chemicals were located in a locked cabinet and were separate from the food cabinets. Based on LPA observation today, the food was prepared and served in a safe manner. Menus were posted in the lobby and kitchen. Allergy lists are posted in kitchen. LPA observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks for children during the inspection. Per conversation with facility representative, the facility provides the school age children with one morning snack and one afternoon snack. When the school age children are on site for the entire day, the lunch is provided by the family. Outdoor: Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair and age appropriateness. A approved waiver is on file regarding the outdoor space. LPA observed a basketball hoop, multiple balls, trikes, and a bench with an umbrella. The climbing equipment was placed on sand. Trees provide shade in the outdoor area. The children have access to drinking water while outside via pitchers and cups which are brought outside by the teachers. Report continued on page three Report continued from page two LPA observed an approximate 1.5 inch crack in the cement in the outdoor activity space. LPA advised the facility representative to monitor the crack and ensure the outdoor activity space is safe for the planned activities. Napping: At the time of this inspection, zero school age children nap at the center. Quite time is provided. Child/Staff File Review: LPA reviewed a total of five school age files and four staff files. Based on LPA review all child and staff files were complete and contained all required information. Facility Records: . A staff member was on site whom had current CPR/First Aid. Per posted documentation, emergency drills are being conducted every month. Transportation: The facility does not provide transportation. 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. 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. 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 child care 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 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 ). CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES. Report continued on page four Report continued from page three LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/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) 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/ . Facility representative 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. 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 . As a result of this inspection, one type B citation was issued. 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 Margaret Quintana.