Routine inspection·December 8, 2025

On 12/8/2025, at approximately 9:20AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alvarado conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility. LPA Alvarado met with the Facility\342\200\231s next designee, site supervisor, Leticia Barajas (S1). Present in the Facility is (S1) and three staff members supervising a total of 18 children (Preschool). All adults working in the facility are fingerprint cleared and are associated through the main administrative facility (414000931). Facility is currently operating within the teacher-to-child ratio on this date. LPA along with (S1) at approximately 9:30am inspected the facility for any health or safety hazards. The Facility operates in a large classroom. Classroom has cubbies and storage for children belonging. Children have individual bags to place napping equipment such as blankets and sheets. Children cubbies have additional individual storage for children belongings. Age-appropriate toys and learning materials were observed. Facility provides napping equipment such as cushioned foldable mats and sheets. Facility washes every other day and disinfects daily. Classroom has a bathroom space with two toilets and two hand washing sinks outside of the bathroom that were observed to be functioning during today\342\200\231s inspection. LPA advised that the facility place a sign indicating that the children\342\200\231s restroom is only for children. LPA Alvarado also suggested that the lunch heat box container be placed on a table and not directly on the floor. (S1) guided LPA Alvarado outdoors to inspect the Play Area. Outdoor play area has sufficient shading. LPA observed the outdoor play areas to be free of debris and other loose articles. There are age-appropriate toys and equipment present. LPA observed the sandbox to have a cover. Outdoor play area is enclosed by a fence that is at least four feet high. LPA Alvarado asked (S1) to monitor the play structure edge in the yard as mild rusting is slowly appearing on the outside of the play structure. LPA suggests that the edge be made inaccessible to children to prevent any injuries. No Pools, hot tubs, spas, or similar bodies of water present in the facility. Facility was reminded that any off-limit areas must be approved by the department prior to usage. Continued on Page 2... Page 2 Continued... Facility Hours of operation are from Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM. Parents have a code that is given upon enrollment to have access into entering the facility. Facility provides meal services from Chefables that get delivered Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays. Facility provided filtered drinking water that gets delivered from a water company. Per (S1) there are no weapons or firearms in the facility. Facility uses the Child Plus App to communicate with families, such as incident reports, photos, daily activities and sign in and out. Facility also uses physical paper logs to ensure that parents sign in and out in events where power might be lost that then also get uploaded to the Child Plus App. Facility Building is equipped with a fully charged 3-A:40:B:C fire extinguisher. Facility has Duo Fire alarm system and Carbon Monoxide Detector in the facility, that were observed to be functioning during today\342\200\231s Inspection. Facility has a Fully equipped First Aid Kit. Facility also has a suitcase that is utilized for emergencies. Electrical outlets are childproof and inaccessible. LPA reviewed 3 staff files, which were observed to be complete. Staff members present have current Pediatric First Aid/CPR training that Expires 3/2027. Staff qualifications and immunization records were available for review. Staff have updated Mandated Reporter Training on File, that at least Expire 8/2027. Staff also have updated Pest Management Certificate available for review. LPA reviewed 4 children\342\200\231s files, that are maintained electronically that were observed to be complete. Facility utilized their own forms with same information to meet licensing standards. Emergency Drills are conducted Monthly and Documented. Last Emergency Drill was conducted on November 19, 2025. All required postings were observed to be posted and accessible for review upon entry to the facility. 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. Continued on Page 3... Page 3 Continued... 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 (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information ( https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information ) \342\200\242 CCC DID NOT COMPLETE TESTING PRIOR TO THEIR DEADLINE Facility tested after the written directives date of January 1, 2023. Facility will be cited and cleared during today\342\200\231s inspection. Facility tested for lead on 3/15/2023 and had the Load Date results as of 3/27/2023 which was after the PIN 21-21.1-CCP written directives. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representatives and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative of the importance of checking for and removing any recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication 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/ . Continued on page 4... Page 4 Continued... 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 . See LIC 809-D for deficiencies being cited today on 12/8/2025 under the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1. Regarding Physical Plant. See LIC9102-TA for Technical Advisory issued today regarding Physical Plant and Food Service. Appeal Rights were provided to Facility Representative, Leticia Barajas. 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, Leticia Barajas.