Inspection visit

Follow-up on correctionsApril 17, 2026

ACE TOTS PRESCHOOLLicense 3936173854 citations on this visit

4 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On April 17th, 2026, at 11:30 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), David Nguyen and Deborah Khashe conducted an unannounced field visit to the facility. LPAs arrived at the facility and were met by Facility Representative/Site Supervisor Guadalupe Espinoza. LPAs observed twelve (12) childcare children and being supervised by three (3) childcare teachers. During today’s visit, LPAs toured the facility inside and out with the facility representative/Site Supervisor Guadalupe Espinoza when another childcare staff arrived at the childcare center. As LPAs toured the children’s bathrooms with the facility representative, LPAs observed six (6) empty soap dispensers in the children’s bathrooms. LPAs did not observe any other available soap in the children’s bathrooms for hand washing. As LPAs toured the teachers’ bathroom, LPAs observed an empty soap dispenser. In addition, LPAs observed no paper towels in the children’s bathrooms and staff bathroom. As LPAs toured the outside play areas with the facility representative, LPAs observed a puddle of water on the slide, chipping paints on the playground equipment and dwellings, broken play equipment and children’s chairs, exposed plastic liners on the playgrounds, a large pile of dry tree trimmings and clippings, a numerous amount of debris and thorny weeds throughout the yard areas, one gate on the left side of the facility is kept closed by use of a bungee cord and one gate on the right side of the facility is kept locked and closed by use of a combination bike lock. LPAs observed neither gate was self-closing or self-latching. Report continues on LIC809-C... (Page 2) (Page 2) Two (2) Type-B violations and Two (2) Type-A violations were assessed on a subsequent 809-D page. Facility representative was informed that this report dated 4/17/2026, documents two (2) Type-A citations related to children’s personal rights and physical plant which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. The facility representative shall also provide a copy of this licensing report 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 Acknowledgment of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child’s file for verification. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Facility Representative/Supervisor, Guadalupe Espinoza. Appeal Rights were provided to facility representative. A Notice of Site visit was posted by LPA and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. In the areas that were evaluated, two (2) Type-A deficiencies and two (2) Type-B deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection.

Citations

7 citations recorded^*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

101221(e)Type B
101221(e) Child's Records(e) A child’s records shall be open to inspection by the child’s authorized representative.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on the interviews and record reviews, it was proven that child’s records were not given to child’s authorized representative, who had an authorization by law, which posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
101229.1(b)Type B
SIGN IN AND SIGN OUT
101229.1(b) Sign In and Sign Out(b) The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on the interviews and record reviews, it was proven that there were multiple occasions where center staff signed-in and/or signed-out the children which posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
101223(a)(2)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223 Personal Rights(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(b) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having the hand soap and paper towels accessible to children in the children’s bathrooms and having gates that prevent exits in case of an emergency in which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
101226(e)(1)(B)Type B
HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES
101238.2(d)(2)Type B
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE
101238.2 Outdoor Activity Space(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained:(2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failure to maintain outdoor activity space and failure to keep yards free from hazards in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
101238.2(e)(1)Type B
(e) As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls.(1) Sand, woodchips and peagravel, or rubber mats commercially produced for the purposes of (e) above, are permitted.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failure to maintain the grounds under the play structuresin which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
101239Type A
101239 Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies(n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failure to maintain play equipment, fixtures, and furniture in good repair, such as broken cargo net ladder, broken chairs, lumber, broken toys, shelves, and step stools and chipped paint on outdoor playground equipment, furniture, and dwelling) in which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 17, 2026 inspection of ACE TOTS PRESCHOOL?

This was a other inspection of ACE TOTS PRESCHOOL on April 17, 2026. 4 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious) and 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to ACE TOTS PRESCHOOL on April 17, 2026?

Yes, 4 citations were issued (2 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "101221(e) Child's Records(e) A child’s records shall be open to inspection by the child’s authorized representative.This..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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Follow-up on corrections·April 17, 2026