Routine inspection·April 16, 2026

On April 16, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Leong arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Director Zhongwen Chen and explained the purpose of the visit. On April 3, 2026, LPA attempted to conduct the annual inspection; however, the children were on a field trip. During today's visit, LPA rang the downstairs doorbell, but no one responded because the staff were with children at the park, which is away from the facility. According to the director, the upstairs facility had napping music playing and staff were unable to hear the doorbell. LPA requested the facility to repair the downstairs doorbell and to email confirmation once completed. LPA also called the phone number listed on the facility profile, but no one answered. The director stated he is not aware that this number was on file. As a result, the facility will be issued a technical violation for not having a working telephone line. A new cell phone number was provided to LPA during today’s inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility was staffed by the director and 7 staff members, with 43 preschool-aged children in care. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity and staff-to-child ratio requirements. LPA verified that background check clearances from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) had been granted to the director and 7 staff members. The facility operates in two rooms, which were observed to be clean, well-ventilated, and maintained at a comfortable temperature. Age-appropriate toys, materials, and furniture were available and in good condition. All poisons, cleaning solutions, and hazardous materials were stored in areas inaccessible to children. The bathroom was clean and equipped with sufficient toileting supplies. Storage cubbies were observed for each child and were labeled with their names. The facility was equipped with fire extinguishers, fully stocked first-aid kits, carbon monoxide detectors, and a smoke alarm system. See Page 2 Page 2 Lunch is provided by the facility. Lunches are prepared off-site and delivered in the afternoon for the following day. Snacks are provided by the parents. Menus were posted on the wall and available for review. Lunch containers and water bottles are brought from home. Children bring their own water bottles for refilling, and the water is obtained from a filtered sink and poured into a pitcher. Children were observed using nap mats during naptime. Parents provide the nap mats, which are laundered weekly. Water is available in a pitcher and accessible to children when they are outdoors. The outdoor play area was fully fenced and equipped with age-appropriate toys and equipment. All toys and equipment appeared to be in good condition. No pools, spas, or other bodies of water were observed on the premises. Required licensing documents were posted and available for review. Emergency disaster drills are conducted and documented. The most recent drill was on April 2, 2026. Children are signed in and out on an electronic app called Brighwheel. The app confirmed that all children on site were signed in to the facility. LPA reviewed five children's records and found that each child’s record had the required licensing forms and immunization records. LPA reviewed the records of five staff members, all of whom hold valid Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications. Transcripts for three staff members were reviewed and confirmed to meet the educational requirements for a preschool teacher. One staff member’s Mandated Reporter Training certificate was found to have been completed under the incorrect course, resulting in a technical violation. Facility representative 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. 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 as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16. CCC DID NOT COMPLETE TESTING PRIOR TO THEIR DEADLINE. See Page 3 Page 3 This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, 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/ . Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; 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. 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 . Please see the next page for today’s deficiency. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Zhongwen Chen.