Routine inspection·November 18, 2025

On 11/18/2025, at approximately 1:40PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Diana Alvarado conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility. LPA met with Facility Representative and Director, Grace Tom Jow (D1), and explained the purpose of the visit. Present during the visit was (D1), two staff members supervising 17 Preschool age children. The facility is in compliance with staffing and ratio requirements on this day. All adults present are fingerprinted and associated as of today\342\200\231s inspection. LPA and (D1) inspected the facility for any health or safety hazards. Facility hours of operation are Monday-Friday 7:30AM-5:30PM. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and learning materials to be present. Children have cubbies for personal belongings located in the office; cubbies are labels with children\342\200\231s names. Furniture is age-appropriate and free of rough, loose, or sharp edges. Per (L1) there are no firearms present in the facility. All chemicals and Poisons are locked and made inaccessible to children. Facility has a fully equipped First Aid Kit. Phone number listed on file for Licensee is current. The facility is equipped with a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher that is located in the kitchen closet. Per (D1), the fire extinguisher gets serviced through the Church. Facility has Duo Carbon Monoxide and Fire Alarm Detectors in the facility. Evacuation routes are posted and accessible for review. There are three classrooms in the facility: Classroom 2B-Squirels, 4B-Raccoons, and 6B-Chipmunks. Room 3B is a gym room lead by teacher activities. LPA observed one child resting on the loft portion and per (D1) children like to rotate out of who is resting and LPA shared that it can be seen as a Personal Rights if not communicated well and suggested not having children nap on the loft portion. (D1) stated that the church sanctuary gets utilized as needed for shows or rehearsals that are teacher lead activities for a short period of time. LPA observed the surface of all classroom floors to be clean. There are age-appropriate toys and learning materials available. Furniture was observed to be age-appropriate and free of rough or sharp edges. Per (D1), Facility provides napping equipment such as cots and sheets. Bedding is brought from home and taken back once a week for cleaning on Fridays. Room 5B-Cafeteria is a designated area for children where food services are provided. The Facility provides Food services for Morning Snack, Lunch and Afternoon snack to the children in care. Kitchen is on the second floor, LPA observed that refrigerated were function and food is properly stored. Food cans were also observed with Expiration dates. Continued on Page 2... Page 2 Continued... Facility has two restrooms for children in care, that provide age-appropriate toilets and sinks. 4 fully working toilets and 3 sinks. Children primarily use the stall restrooms labeled as #9B and restroom #8B is only used as needed with supervision. LPAs observed the outdoor play areas to be free of debris and other loose materials. There are age-appropriate toys and equipment available for children to use. Play structures are age-appropriate and cushioned with material that absorbs falls. Outdoor play areas are enclosed by fences. There are no swimming pools or other similar bodies of water present in the facility. LPA suggested that additional shade be provided, per (D1) a canopy is in the shed and brought out when needed. LPA did also observe in one of the bench Chairs that provided additional storage to have fertilizer, No children were present and (D1) added a lock on it making it inaccessible. No pools, hot tubs, spas, fishponds or similar bodies of water observed on the property. Licensee also confirmed no bodies of water on property. (L1) and assistants have current CPR/First Aid that will expire on 9/2027. (L1) and assistant also have the Mandated Reporter Training that Expires 10/2026. (L1) was reminded that CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter Training needs to be renewed every two years. LPA reviewed five children files and observed the files to be complete and was able to see that the LC 627 was not on file facility also has a similar form but suggested that the facility to continue to use the LIC 627 that has different wording that the department uses. Facility conducts and documents Emergency Disaster Drills, last one documented was on 8/28/2025. Facility was reminded that emergency drills must be conducted and documented once every six months. LPA reviewed facility records and Required postings were observed to be posted. 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 COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES Facility Tested for lead on 9/24/2022 which was before the written directives and a load date of 10/10/2022. Facility had no exceedances and is in compliance and reminded that the facility must test for lead every 5-years after the date of the first test as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative 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 . Based on today's inspection 11/18/2025, No deficiencies were issued today during LPA's visit. See LIC9102-TV for Technical Violation issued today regarding Physical Plant See LIC9102-TA for Technical Advisory issued today regarding Physical Plant, Children Records, and Personal Rights. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights were provided to Facility Representative, Grace Tom Jow. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Grace Tom Jow.