Routine inspection (3-year)·August 21, 2025

On August 21, 2025, at 8:45 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA), Oscar Picazo and Licensing Program Manager (LPM), Rajani Goudreau conducted an unannounced 3 year Required Inspection and met with site Principal, Eleanor Felker. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured the facility; indoors and outdoors. This is a full day/half day program which operates on a traditional school year schedule with the National School District. The following ratios were observed: 11 children with two (2) staff members, Lead Teacher Elizabeth Romero and Instructional Assistant Adyl Flores in classroom P3. At approximately 9:15 AM, Early Childhood Program Coordinator, Jannette Colada-Tacto arrived to the facility. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:40 AM through 11:40 AM. (half day program) and 11:45 AM to 2:45 PM (half day program). Site Principal stated that Classroom P1 is currently being used for Transitional Kindergarten (TK) instruction and P2 is being used as a Special Day Class (SDC) for Preschool age children with Individualized Education Programs (IEP's). The principal stated that the SDC program has been operating in room P2 for approximately two (2) years and estimates the TK program started operating in P1 at the start of this school year. The principal also stated that the play area is shared with the TK and SDC program and that the SDC program children commingle with the preschool age children during outdoor activities. There currently is no Plan of Operation nor waivers in place or have been requested. LPA had a discussion with the Principal indicating that due to the outdoor shared space with the TK program a waiver will need to be requested. Also LPA informed the principal that due to the SDC children commingling with the licence preschool children, a plan of operation will need to be submitted. See LIC 809C Continuation... Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other hazardous items were made inaccessible to the children in care, per observation. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Furniture and equipment in the classroom were observed and found to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. All toilets and hand washing facilities were observed to be in safe and sanitary operating condition. There are two restrooms, and one sink located in classroom P3 for the children to use. The floors in the facility were observed to be clean and safe. Based on observation, the facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detector and a first aid kit that meet statutory requirements. The last fire drill was conducted and documented on 5/12/25. The last earthquake drill was conducted and documented on 4/14/25 and the last Lock down drill was conducted and documented on 2/11/2025. Based on observation, the playground equipment and play materials were observed to be in safe condition, age appropriate, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space was observed to be and maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around high climbing equipment were observed to have a rubber cushioning material surrounding the age-appropriate play structure (2-5 years). The outdoor area is fenced, based on observation. Shade was observed in the outdoor activity space by the use of a large trees and shade canopies. The school district provides the program with breakfast and lunch. Menus are posted monthly. Solid waste storage containers were observed to have tight-fitting covers and in good repair. Filtered drinking water is available outdoors and children bring their own water bottles. Program Coordinator stated that there are no swimming pools or other bodies of water, firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. 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. 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. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. See LIC 809C Continuation... Program Coordinator 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. Program Coordinator stated that all employee\342\200\231s working at this state preschool have received criminal record clearance and have obtained a health screening and TB as a condition of employment with the National School District. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility. Fully qualified teacher, Elizabeth Romero, CRP/First aide expires 06/2026. Mandated Reporter Training was taken on 8/01/2025. 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. The Program Coordinator 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. 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. 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). Program Coordinator states that this facility does not currently provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. 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 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/ . See LIC 809C Continuation... 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. LPAs discussed and provided Lead Teacher 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. Program Coordinator 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. 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 309, Board of Resolution, parent handbook and updated facility sketch. 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 . The following is pending with a due date of 09/22/2025: Plan of Operation reflecting the commingling of children between the SDC program and license preschool. A waiver request for shared outdoor space between the SDC program and the licensed preschool. One type B deficiency is being issued for failing to notify the Department in writing, prior to removing classroom P1 & P2 from the preschool license which reduced the total indoor square footage detailed on the the preschool license. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, deficiencies are being cited on the attached LIC 809D. An exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Early Childhood Program Coordinator Jannette Colada-Tacto and Principal Eleanor Felker. Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) was provided. Program Coordinator 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 wall in classroom P3.