Routine inspection·January 15, 2026

On January 15, 2026, at 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA), Oscar Picazo conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection and met with Site Director, Frances Tumangday and Program Director, Patricia Smith. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility. LPA, accompanied by the site director, toured the indoors and outdoors of the facility. Also present during the inspection was Juliet Spirit from AST who was providing ABA therapy with a day care child. 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 5:00 PM. Per the site director, there are currently three (3) classrooms in operation. The following ratios were observed: Sun Room - There were 20 children (ages 3 -.5 years) present with one (1) Lead teacher and two (2) instructional assistants. Moon Room - There were 17 children (ages 3 - 5 years) present with one (1) Lead teacher, one (1) fully qualified teacher and one (1) instructional assistant. Star room - The were 14 children (ages 2 - 3 years) present with one (1) Lead teacher and four (4) fully qualified teachers. Furniture and equipment are in good condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. There is sufficient napping equipment and meet regulatory requirements. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medications and other hazardous items were made inaccessible to children during time of inspection. Per the site director, there are no poisons used or stored within the facility. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents. Solid waste storage containers have tight fitting covers and are in good repair. This site has two (2) separate outdoor activity spaces. On December 16, 2025, the site director reported that non-play ground related repair construction would be commencing in the toddler playground and would temporarily be closed and made inaccessible to the children. On January 12, 2026 the repairs were completed and the playground was released back to the facility. During the inspection LPA conducted a health and safety inspection. The surface of both outdoor activity spaces are maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose and pointed parts. The facility does not provide high climbing play equipment or slides but provides areas with cushioned material to absorb falls. Shade in the outdoor area is provided by large adjustable umbrellas and shade canopies. Facility has a carbon monoxide detector that meets statutory requirements. The last fire & disaster drills were conducted and documented on 12/19/2025 and 12/30/25 respectively. The site director stated that there are no swimming pools or other bodies of water on the premises and that there are no firearms, ammunition or other weapons allowed or stored on the premises. The facility provides breakfast, lunch and snack to the children. Menus are posted monthly. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. There are no drinking stations in the playground area but staff provide filtered drinking water from a portable jug. The site supervisor 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 four (4) in care for toddlers and no more than eight (8) children in care for preschool. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility. Site Director Frances Tumangday's CRP/First aide expires 06/2026. Mandated Reporter Training was taken on 03/11/2024. 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 and based on review, all children in care were signed in by the child's authorized representative. See LIC 809C Continuation... LPA discussed and provided Director 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. 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 . There were no deficiencies cited during this inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with the facility representative Frances Tumangday. LPA informed the site supervisor of the importance of the children being properly signed in and out by their authorized representative while in care. Additionally, the site supervisor 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. 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 CPR/First Aid & mandated reporter training. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication 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/ . 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). LPAs verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . 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. See LIC 809C Continuation...