Routine inspection·September 18, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Aman Lama arrived at the center to conduct an annual inspection. LPA was met wi th licensee, Fernando Chavez. The cen ter has 2 preschool classrooms, which were all inspected on this date. The center also has an infant program, which was not inspected on this date. LPA toured inside and outside, and the following was observed and/or noted: The following documents are requested to be updated if any changes made , and submit to the Riverside Regional Office (RRO) within 30 days of this report: 1. LIC 500 Personnel Report 2. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan (collected during todays inspection) 3. Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule (only if changes have been made) 4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization 5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility The following items have been posted and are updated where necessary: - License - Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148) - Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster (PUB393) - Personal Rights (LIC613A) - Child Car Seat Law - Food menu. \302\267 The facility is operating within the limits as stated on the license. Appropriate fire extinguisher and working carbon monoxide and smoke detector were all observed. \302\267 Ratios were met during this inspection. \302\267 Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture. Hazards were observed and noted on an LIC809D. \302\267 There are no weapons present at the facility. \302\267 No accessible bodies of water were observed by LPA at the time of this inspection. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. \302\267 Children bring their own water bottles/cups from home. There are water fountains on the property, but children do not utilize them for drinking water. There is a water dispenser in the kitchen with uncontaminated drinking water, and staff will refill bottles, as needed. \302\267 Hazards were observed stored where they were accessible to children. These include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to the health and safety of children in care. \302\267 Poisons and toxins are to be kept locked and were observed accessible, per Title 22 Regulations. \302\267 All floors were observed clean, safe, and shall remain so at all times. \302\267 Restrooms were observed to be sanitary and in operating condition. \302\267 Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences-SEE LIC809D for concerns. \302\267 Outdoor activity areas are in fair condition and supplied with age/size appropriate equipment. \302\267 The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment were cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. \302\267 Food is provided by the center, kitchen was observed in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. \302\267 There were two trash bins observed in the Cheerioes classroom. One without a lid, due to it being broken and another with a lid. The one without a lid was not in compliance with Title 22- SEE LIC809D \302\267 Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements. \302\267 There is at least one closing and one opening staff present with a current CPR/First Aid on file. \302\267 A review of children\342\200\231s records were found to be incomplete during this inspection. \302\267 The center was unable to provide proof of disaster drills, which are to be conducted every six months. \302\267 The facility is informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office\342\200\231s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov \302\267 A review of staff records indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. However, 1 out of 4 staff were not on the facility roster. \302\267 The facility can submit transfer forms to associate or disassociate someone from their facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov \302\267 A review of staff records indicates that staff that were present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired . -This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, 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 are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . - 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. - To access on-line Licensing forms & Regulations for a Child Care Center please visit: www.ccld.ca.gov . - The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday \342\200\223 Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200 Licensee Fernando Chavez 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. During the exit interview, the Licensee, Fernando Chavez confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility. LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Fernando Chavez.