Routine inspection·December 17, 2025

On 12/17/2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) J. Badger arrived at the above-named facility to conduct an unannounced annual inspection. The LPA met with Katrina San Felipe, the facility\342\200\231s site director. The purpose of today\342\200\231s visit was explained, and the LPA was granted entry to inspect the facility. The program operates in classrooms 13, 14, 17 and the library. Present at the facility were 77 school aged children with eight teachers, including the director. The facility was in compliance with staff-children ratio today. The days and hours of operation: Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. All staff members present during the inspection had their criminal record clearances verified through the CDSS Guardian Background Check site and were found to have eligible clearance status. LPA toured and inspected the physical plant with the site director to identify potential health and safety hazards. The facility is well maintained and has proper heating, lighting, and ventilation. The center is currently signing-in and signing-out using paper form, located on a clip board near the entrance of class room 14. Each classroom was well stocked with age-appropriate toys and educational materials. The furniture is sturdy and well maintained. The facility has carbon monoxide, centralized smoke detectors, and functioning telephones located in each room. All hazardous materials, including cleaning solutions and poisons, are kept out of the reach of children. There is a fully charged fire extinguisher located in each of the classrooms. All toilets and hand washing sinks are in good working order and have proper sanitation. There is a separate bathroom available for staff use on the premises. . Continued on page 2 Page 2 LPA inspected the outdoor play area for health and safety hazards. The outdoor play area was clean, and the ground was free of debris, there were age-appropriate toys that were in good condition. The play structure was sturdy and there was padding underneath to cushion a fall. According to the director, no pools, spas, or bodies of water are on the premises. Furthermore, the licensee stated that the center has no guns or weapons on site. All storage containers for solid waste/trash within the center have proper tight-fitting lids. The site director said that the center offers morning snacks and afternoon snacks. Children bring their own water bottles from home and water is refilled by the water stations on the yard or filled from pitchers of water located in the classroom. Children keep their belongings in cubbies. All the required postings were observed to be visible to the public, including the facility License, Notification of Parent Rights, Personal Rights, Car Seat Law, Emergency Disaster Plan, and a record of Daily activities. LPA selected 6 random children's records, and 4 personnel records that were reviewed during the inspection. Records review showed the facility has complete records of each child, including, admission agreements, emergency contact, and personal rights. Multiple staff members have records of valid CPR certifications and mandated reporter training certificates. The educational qualifications of the director and staff showed they possessed the required ECE units. The site director stated that the center conducted the last emergency drill on 11/10/2025. The director was reminded that emergency drills are to be conducted at least every 6 months. The director was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal Continued on page 3 Page 3. 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. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred site director, Katrina San - Felipe, to the Department website for Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES 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/ . LPA discussed Child Abuse Mandated Training AB1207 with the Director. As of January 1, 2018, all staff must complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. The training can be obtained online at www.mandatedreporterca.com . Pesticide regulations were discussed with the Site Director. In accordance with the Healthy Schools Act, California law requires that anyone using any pesticide must be trained every year in integrated pest management and the safe use of pesticides around children. The director was advised that a free one-hour online course is available on the Department of Pesticide Regulation's website: www.cdpr.ca.gov/schoolipm/training . For questions, email ccipmlist@cdpr.ca.gov . Continued on page 4 Page 4 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 . . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. An exit interview conducted, and a report was reviewed with the facility representative, Katrina San - Felipe.