Routine inspection·December 3, 2025

On 12/3/2025, at 1:05 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Wadhwa and Ly conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPAs met with Director, Erin Olivas and explained the purpose of the visit. All adults present today have fingerprints and background clearance on file. The facility operates Monday through Fridays 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The facility runs preschool & toddler option programs operating out of 4 of the 6 classrooms Maple, Birch, Cedar and Redwood. Classrooms - Willow and Spruce are currently not being used. Present during today\342\200\231s visit are the Site Director, the Executive Director/Owner \342\200\223 Rachel Heck, the Director of Learning \342\200\223 Shelley Marquez, 15 staff and 68 children (59 preschool age and 9 toddlers). The facility is operating within capacity and ratio requirements on this day. The facility uses an electronic app \342\200\2341Core\342\200\235 for signing in and out the children into the facility. The facility license, Child Passenger Restraint System Poster, Notifications of Parents\342\200\231 Rights, Emergency Disaster Plan, and Personal Rights were displayed on the bulletin board. The last emergency disaster drill was conducted on 10/29/2025 and documented in the facility log. A review of previous drills confirmed that emergency drills are conducted monthly. The facility is equipped with multiple smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, multiple fully charged fire extinguishers, and multiple first aid \342\200\223 supply kits. The facility was found to be clean, well maintained, and free from hazards. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and toxic substances were inaccessible to the children. All accessible cabinets and drawers in the classrooms contained no hazardous materials. Continued on Page 2 Page 2 The facility provides two snacks and a hot lunch for children-in-care. The school employs a cook who is onsite daily from 8:00 AM until 1:30 PM. LPAs inspected food storage areas and found all foods to be properly covered and not expired. Children bring water from home. Water bottles are refilled at the facility from bottled water station located in each classroom. The facility provides cots for napping, for the children in care. The facility requires parents to supply bedding for their children, which is returned on a weekly basis for laundering. The facility is equipped with age-appropriate toys, furniture, and learning materials. Storage for children's belongings is located inside each classroom, with individually labeled cubbies. The facility has an outdoor play area that is fully enclosed with a fence at least 4 feet tall. The outdoor space includes three separate play areas: Toddler yard, Preschool yard and Village yard. LPAs observed all play areas to be cushioned with resilient padding. There is natural shade available from trees and surrounding buildings. No pools, spas, or bodies of water were present on the property. LPAs reviewed five children\342\200\231s files and found them to be complete, including all required licensing forms. LPAs reviewed five staff files and found valid certificates for Mandated Reporter Training, Pediatric First Aid/CPR and other licensing forms. 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. Continued on 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. During the exit interview, with Site Director, Erin Olivas confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication 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/ . 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 inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . No deficiencies were issued under CCR, Title 22, Division 12. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Director, Erin Olivas.