Routine inspection·October 27, 2025

On 10/27/25, LPA (Licensing Program Analyst) Saraliz Velando, conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry by Site Supervisor, Jannet Guadarrama. Owner/Director, Lorena Andrade was also present. LPA toured the facility and observed 25 preschool children and 4 staff. Room 1 is designated for Toddler ages 18mo-36months and Room #2 is designated for 2yr-Kindergarten. There are currently no children in Room #3. A review of staff records today indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. The licensee has not exceeded the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary, and good operating condition. All storage containers or trash cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids and are in good repair. There is at least one staff present with current CPR and First Aid certification. Any medications are kept with the First Aid kit and emergency bag, inaccessible to children. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. The carbon monoxide detector is operational and located in Room #2. There are fire extinguishers in every room that meet regulations. The facility uses electronic and manual sign in/out for students. There are no Safe Sleep Logs at this time. Children are provided with snacks and lunch is brought from home. Filtered water is provided for water bottle refills. Facility has emergency snacks on hand, stored appropriately and meeting nutritional requirements. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in safe condition and free of hazards. The areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment was cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. Children were observed to be under the supervision of fully qualified staff. Facility was observed to be within ratio. An isolation area has been designated for children who become ill during the day in each room. There are no children that are currently on IMS plans. 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 . Licensee 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. LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [or facility representative] of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. 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/ . See LIC809-D page for deficiency. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Owner/Director, Lorena Andrade.