Routine inspection·August 26, 2025

On August 26, 2025, at 8:45 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA), Oscar Picazo conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection and met with Lead Teacher, Maria Sandoval. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured the facility; indoors and outdoors. At approximately 9:30 AM, Area Manager Monica Sandoval arrived and continued the tour. LPA, accompanied by the Lead Teacher and Area Manager, toured the indoor and outdoor of the facility. This is a full day program which operates on a year round school year schedule. Days and hours of operation are Monday- Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Per the Lead teacher, there are currently five (5) classrooms in operation. The following ratios were observed: Room 1 - There were nine (9) children (ages 3 - 5 years) present with one (1) Lead teacher and one (1) instructional assistant. Room 2 - There were 10 children (ages 3 - 5 years) present with one (1) Lead teacher and two (1) instructional assistant. Room 3 - There were eight (8) children (ages 3 - 5 years) present with one (1) Lead teacher and one (1) instructional assistant. Room 4 - There were 13 children (ages 3 - 5 years) present with one (1) Lead teacher and one (1) Instructional Assistant and one (1) Inclusion Technician. Room 5 - There were six (6) children (ages 3 - 5 years) present with one (1) Lead teacher and one (1) Instructional Assistant. Lead Teacher stated there are no swimming pools or other bodies of water on the premises. Lead teacher stated there are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. See LIC 809C Continuation... All poisons are kept in a locked storage area and are inaccessible to children. No poisons, hazardous or unsafe materials were observed during the inspection. Furniture and play and playground equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, lose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning rubber material to absorb falls. Shade in the outdoor area is provided by a gazebo and shade canopies. The facility is free of flies and insects. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 08/11/25 . The facility provides breakfast, lunch and snack to the children. Menus are posted bi-monthly. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Staff provide filtered drinking water from a portable jug in every room. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. Area Manager Monica Sandoval 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. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. Children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 10 children in rooms 1-4 and one teacher supervising no more than four (4) children in room 5. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility. Site Supervisor Denise Trejo, CRP/First aid expires 03/25/2027. Mandated Reporter Training was taken on 12/01/2023. The name of the facility representative and the fully qualified teacher designated to act in the facility representative\342\200\231s absence has been reported to the Department. See LIC 809C Continuation... The facility utilizes physical sign in/out sheets and were reviewed by the LPA. The Lead teacher was reminded that the person who signs the child in and out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. 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/ . Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. 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 LPA discussed and provided area manager with the following: childcare advocates email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . In addition, for general questions or questions regarding licensing requirements contact the Child Care Licensing Duty Line at (619) 767-2248. 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. Area Manager was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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. See LIC 809C Continuation... Please visit the Guardian web page and set-up your Guardian account. https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian If you have any questions regarding Guardian, please contact CDSS at email: guardian@dss.ca.gov LPA requested updated LIC 308 for the Site Supervisor, Lead Teacher and Area manager. 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 were cited during this inspection. An exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the the Area Manager Monica Sandoval. Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) was provided. Area Manager was provided the Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) and advised to post 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. LPA observed Notice of Site Visit posted on the interior of the main lobby door.