Routine inspection·September 5, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), David Nguyen, and Office Technician (OT) Yvonne Flores met with facility representative, Shannon Rodriguez for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. The purpose of the unannounced annual inspection was explained. Facility days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The Annunciation Preschool opens from August to June. There were thirty-three (33) children present during today's inspection. Meals\342\200\224AM snack and PM snack were provided to children in care. Childcare children brought lunches from home or bought lunches at school through school lunch program. Drinking water was provided to childcare children. LPA discussed the balance of the annual license fees with facility representative and verified that annual fees are current. LPA and OT toured the facility inside and out. Approximately at 9:54 AM, LPA, OT, and facility representative observed a childcare child in the bathroom washing hands without a teacher and teacher\342\200\231s supervision. During today\342\200\231s visit, LPA, OT, and facility representative also observed multiple occasions of childcare children going into the bathroom to wash hands or to use the toilets without classroom teachers or teachers\342\200\231 supervision. LPA interviewed one of the staff members regarding the bathroom supervision. The staff member stated that it was a common practice for children to go to the bathroom to wash hands or to use the toilets without the teachers or teachers\342\200\231 supervision. LPA and OT observed that hazardous items (disinfectants, cleaning solutions etc.) were inaccessible to children in care. LPA and OT reviewed staffing ratios, first aid supplies, furniture, equipment, fire drills and drinking water. Report continues on LIC809-C... (Page 2) (Page 2) LPA and OT observed all required forms to be posted. LPA and OT observed functioning carbon monoxide and smoke alarms. There are adequate toys and equipment available for children. Outdoor play area was toured, the play structure appeared to be in good repair, and there is sufficient cushioning (cushioned turf) under the play structure. During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPA and OT observed one of the window air conditioners near the storage shed on the playground when in operation was dripping water, which is accessible to children in care. LPA and OT reviewed the sign in/out computer printouts and observed that the children are properly signed in. LPA and OT reviewed children\342\200\231s and staff files. All staff present during today's inspection have a fingerprint clearance. The 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. LPA and OT observed health screening reports with TB test and required MMR and TDAP vaccines. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid. LPA observed no AB1207 Mandated Reporter training certificates for staff members. The facility representative was reminded to renew the course every 2 years through www.mandatedreporterca.com website. This provider is not currently providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS) to children in care. 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/ . Report continues on LIC809-C... (Page 3) (Page 3) 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). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. 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 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/inspection-process . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative, Shannon Rodriguez. Appeal rights and a notice of site visit were provided. Facility representative\342\200\231s signature on this form acknowledges receipt of this form. A notice of site visit was posted and must remain posted for 30 days for parental review. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Report continues on LIC809-C... (Page 4) (Page 4) In the areas that were evaluated, one (1) type-B deficiency and two (2) type-A deficiencies were cited during today\342\200\231s inspection. LPA Nguyen informed facility representative, Shannon Rodriguez that this report dated (09/05/2025) documents two (2) Type-A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there are immediate risks to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Nguyen informed facility representative, Shannon Rodriguez to provide a copy of this licensing report dated (09/05/2025) that documents any Type-A citations to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.