Routine inspection·May 13, 2025

On 5/13/25 at 1:15pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Saraliz Velando conducted an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA met with Director, Marily Miranda. LPA toured the facility. During the inspection, there were 39 children with a total of 7 staff members in a total of 3 classrooms. Appropriate ratios and capacity were observed. Appropriate care & visual supervision were also observed during the inspection. Furniture and age-appropriate equipment is available indoors and in good condition. Rooms have adequate heating, lighting and ventilation. Floors appear to be clean and safe. Drinking water is readily accessible indoors and outdoors. Bathrooms are maintained with operational toilets and faucets. Paper towels and toilet paper are available. Food prep area was observed to be clean and free of rodents/vermin. Facility requires the child's parent/guardian to bring their own lunch, and they have emergency snacks available as well. The facility has cleaning supplies that are kept separate from food and are inaccessible to children. Storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers and are kept in good repair. There are no hazardous items accessible to children. Director stated there are no firearms on the premises or bodies of water either. There are operational carbon monoxide detectors in all 3 classrooms. There are a total of two outdoor play areas. The preschool outdoor play area is located in the back of the facility which has sufficient shade (trees/canopies), appropriate cushioning (sand) under play structures and free of hazardous items. This area has a big play structure that is located in the middle of the play area, which has an age verification on it. The second outdoor play area is located in the front of the center and is dedicated for the Toddler Room. This area was observed to be fully fenced and has safe and age-appropriate play equipment. LPA reviewed medication storage. Staff records are complete and at least one staff member has current CPR and First Aid certifications. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed and observed complete. All required forms were on file. Staff has current mandated reporter training certificates per AB1207, which renew every two years. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process . Exit interview was conducted and licensing report was reviewed with the Director Marily Miranda. A copy of this licensing report and notice of site visit were provided at conclusion of visit. Notice of site visit is to be posted and must remain posted for 30 days.