Routine inspection (3-year)·September 26, 2025

On September 26, 2025, at 9:10 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Angela Nguyen conducted an unannounced Required Inspection and met with Licensee Representative, Verlet Montano. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured the indoors and outdoors of the facility. This is a full day program that operates following the yearly schedule of Mountain Empire Unified School District. The facility has two classrooms in operation. The following ratios were observed: Preschool Room 1 (serves 2-year-olds) with 4 children, two (2) teachers and one (1) assistant. Preschool Room 2 (serves ages 3-5 years old) was observed on the playground with 17 children, two (2) teachers and one (1) assistant present. Appropriate Title 5 staffing ratios are maintained during the inspection. Facility operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Furniture and equipment are in good condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Toilets and hand-washing equipment are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Paper towels and toilet paper are available. The bathroom are lighted and has ventilation. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other hazardous items were made inaccessible to children during time of inspection. Kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish. Solid waste storage containers have tight fitting covers and are in good repair. Playground equipment is in safe condition. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. Facility has smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that meet requirements. The last fire drill was conducted and documented on 9/26/2025. Earthquake drill was conducted and documented on 9/4/2025. Licensee Representative stated that there are no swimming pools or other bodies of water on the premises. Licensee Representative stated that there are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and snack. Children bring their own water bottles and filter drinking water is available at the facility. Menus are posted monthly. Licensee Representative stated that all employee\342\200\231s working at this state preschool have received criminal record clearance with the Mountain Empire Unified School District. Licensee Representative stated that all employees working at this preschool have obtained a health screening and TB as a condition of employment with the Mountain Empire Unified School District 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 eight (8) children in care. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility. 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. LPA reviewed facility sign in /sign out sheets. Facility utilizes a physical sign in/ out sheet. Licensee Representative 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 to be complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and determined they were complete. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA LPA and Licensee Representative discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, California Megan\342\200\231s Law ( www.meganslaw.ca.gov ), Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations. 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 cited during this inspection. A Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) was given to Licensee Representative, Verlet Montano and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. LPA observed LIC 9213 was posted. Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) was provided. 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 Licensee Representative, Verlet Montano.