Routine inspection·May 27, 2026

On May 27, 2026, at 11:44 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elizabeth George conducted an unannounced annual random inspection at the above-mentioned Child Care Center (CCC). LPA met with Site Supervisor, Emily Buckley, and discussed the purpose of the inspection. At the time of the inspection zero children and no staff were present. The CCC is located on the grounds of Grover Beach Elementary School in modular 3B. The preschools hours of operation are from 8:15am – 11:15am, Monday thru Friday. LPA in the company of the Site supervisor toured the interior and exterior of the facility. The CCC consists of one classroom and outdoor play area. LPA observed required licensing forms to be posted within the classroom. The classroom was observed to be clean and orderly. Age-appropriate toys and equipment are in good condition. Site supervisor informed LPA cleaning compounds are stored in a locked cabinet. LPA observed cabinets and drawers that are not secured to be free of hazards. There are sufficient restrooms for children which LPA observed to be clean and free of hazards. LPA observed smoke detector and fire alarm which site supervisor stated they checked regularly to ensure they are functioning. Carbon Monoxide detector was tested and found to be operable at 12:11 PM. LPA observed a regulation fire extinguisher in the classroom. LPA observed the outdoor play area to be surrounded by a chain link fence with sufficient space for children’s activities. Drinking water is made available to children via filtered water both inside classroom and outside. Children's personal water bottles are filled and used during the day. LPA observed age-appropriate equipment and play structure in good repair. LPA notes the play structure's fall zones have sufficient cushioning. LPA observed three sheds in the play area which are kept locked. continued on 809-C A sampling of children's files was reviewed. LPA observed all children's files to be current and complete. LPA reviewed files for staff which were found to be current and complete as well. LPA notes all staff have current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification. Fire drills are being conducted and logged with the last fire drill on 3/11/26. LPA observed the sign in and out sheets to filled out appropriately. LPA did not observe any bodies of water on site. There are no fire arms or ammunition on CCC site. CCC provides one snack to children. LPA observed kitchen area to be clean and free of any defects. The refrigerator contains food items consumed by the CCC's children. Dry food items are kept stored in locked cabinet away from toxins. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers 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. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in, November 2022, accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . 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/ . Site supervisor 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. No deficiencies were given during today’s visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Supervisor, Emily Buckley.