Routine inspection·April 24, 2026

On Friday, April 24, 2026, at 9:35am, Licensing Program Analyst’s (LPA’s) Giovanni Cristales and Sara Rajapakse met with Director, Alesha Stenner who guided the analysts on a facility tour for the purpose of conducting an Annual/Random inspection for the daycare center with a capacity of up to 58 children. Upon arrival LPAs observed a total of 21 preschool children and one additional child arrived during inspection. There were 3 teachers on the premises and the Director and cook. The facility consists of 4 classrooms (yellow toddler room, green room 2 years, blue-3 and 4 years, red room 4 years to kindergarten). However, one classroom (yellow room) is not being used currently. LPAs observed the classrooms to be within ratio. All staff have been fingerprinted and associated with the facility license number. The facility operates Monday – Friday, from 6:00am to 7:00pm. Indoor/Children’s 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 in locked storage room or in upper shelves), furniture/equipment are in 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 storage space (cubby, individually labelled with name) for his/her clothing, personal belongings. Trash cans for solid waste did not have lids. LPAs advise director to have trash cans with tight fitted lids, drinking water is readily available indoors (home personal water bottles and a water pitcher) and outdoors (water pitcher with disposable cups). 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: LPA’s inspected and observed three (3) bathrooms with a total of (5 toilets, 3 sinks). Bathrooms are located in 3 classrooms (green room, red room and yellow room). Toilets and sinks function properly and are age appropriate. LPA’s observed the bathrooms to be clean and sanitary with soap, toilet paper, and paper towels readily available. Staff use separate restrooms, which was also used the for ill children, and for emergency purposes. The staff restroom is in the red room. 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 access to a safe walkway. Each cot when in use is equipped with a sheet to cover the cot 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 wood door, 4 feet) was inspected for safety, cleanliness, proper equipment & protection against contamination and storage. The facility has a clean refrigerator/freezer and all item’s expiration dates are current. In addition, the kitchen contains a microwave oven and stove. Center serves breakfast, lunch, am, pm, and evening snacks. Menus observed and posted in the parent board. Per director there is no children with allergies. Outdoor play: The facility has 2 playground areas. The toddler playground (currently not in used) is in a gated area separated by a fence from the older children play area. Equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair, hazards, and age appropriateness. The playing area was observed to be free of debris, free from hazard, holes, broken items, and debris. Center utilizes sand flooring under climbing structures, and concrete for proper play. There are two patio overhead canopy shade structures (one in each area). LPAs observed two large climbing sliding structures anchored to the ground. The area was observed to be free of debris. Drinking water is available via pitcher and plastic cups. There are no bodies of water observed on the premises. The entire playground is enclosed (chain-link fencing) to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. There is a gate door in the chain-link fence that is locked with two master locks. LPAs observed 2 shed storages that were locked with masterlocks, per director the sheds contain materials for children play activities. Other: Fire/earthquake drills are current (3/18/2026). Fire extinguishers 2A10BC (last served 10/2025), and smoke detectors in each classroom are operable. LPAs tested the carbon monoxide, but it was not operable. Director replaced batteries and carbon monoxide was re-tested. First Aid Kit’s are full and accessible (thermometer , bandages, gauze, scissors/tweezers). LPA’S observed sign in and out sheets and roster personnel to be current . Per director, transportation is not provided for daycare children. 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’s 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’S reviewed four (4) staff files, and four (4) children files. CPR/First Aid, TB clearance, health screening, criminal record statement, statement acknowledging suspected child abuse, and employee rights were observed in each staff’s file. LPAs did not observe updated mandated reporter training certificate for Staff #1. LPAs did not observe one of the required immunizations for Staff #2. Staff #4 CPR/First Aid, Expires: 9/2026, and Mandated Reporter Expired: 09/2026. HSC, 1596.8662(b)(1), On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. Per director, Staff #1 is completing the mandated reporter training by the end of day. 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 LIC624 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’s verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA’s 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 WITH NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES Safe Sleep - CCC LPA’s 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’s 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’s observe 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 – 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 is being cited in today’s visit, but two technical violations will be assessed. 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 Alesha Stenner, along with a copy of her appeal rights.