Routine inspection (3-year)·January 30, 2026

On 01/30/2026 at 9:20 AM, LPA Sharon Mendez and LPM Joelle Redding made an unannounced visit for the purpose of annual inspection. LPA met with Director Michelle Zamora and Assistant Director Sara Sanders and stated the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the complete facility to ensure compliance. During the inspection there were 93 children present with 16 staff in 6 rooms. Facility is within ratio and capacity. LPA observed that the rooms were clean and a comfortable temperature during the visit. Adequate ventilation and heating are available. All required forms were posted. The furniture, books, games, and toys are safe, and age appropriate. There is a variety of activities provided throughout the day. Hand washing and toileting areas are in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. Any poisons were locked and inaccessible. The outdoor play areas were observed to be fully fenced free of hazards. There are no bodies of water on the property. There is sufficient cushioning on the playground and adequate shade. Drinking water is readily accessible. Children are evaluated upon entry and monitored throughout the day for signs of illness. The isolation area for ill children awaiting pick up is the director\342\200\231s office. The children\342\200\231s snacks are stored in the kitchen, which is clean and orderly. Lunches are brought over from SDSU cafeteria. There is no expired or contaminated food present. The food has been stored separately from any chemicals or cleaning products. The menu is posted. Napping/bedding equipment is stored separately. Cots/mats are sanitized regularly, and the children\342\200\231s bedding is sent home with the parent to wash thoroughly each week. There are staff present with current CPR and First Aid certification. Medications are stored in each classroom and inaccessible to children with all required documentation on file. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. Continued on page 2... The carbon monoxide detector is operational. The facility has a written disaster plan in place, and they have been conducting and documenting evacuation drills (every six month). The last emergency drill was conducted on 1/15/2026. The facility does not transport children. LPAs reviewed sign in/out sheets, a sample of personnel records and a sample of children's records and all were found to be in order. The director was reminded that Mandated Reporter Training is to be retaken every two years and can be accessed at the following website: www.mandatedreporterca.com . Director 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. Director 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. 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 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 . last testing was completed on 10/14/2022. LPA referred Director 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 ) Continued on page 3... This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication 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/ . No deficiencies cited at this time. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Assistant Director Sara Sanders . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. 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 .