Routine inspection·November 6, 2025

On November 6th, 2025 at approximately 8:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janet Gil conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPA met with the site supervisor, Sister Merle Lebaquin, and explained the purpose of the inspection. Present during LPA's visit included site supervisor, teacher's aide, and 12 preschool age children. Facility is operating within capacity limits and ratio during LPA's visit. All staff present have fingerprint clearance on file. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 7:45 AM to 3:00 PM. Preschool program operates at Holy Angels Elementary School in Classroom A (main classroom) and Classroom B. Per site supervisor, Classroom B is utilized for lunch time and rainy day use only. LPA and site supervisor inspected facility, indoors and outdoors, for health and safety hazards. Program operates out of 2 classroom and an outdoor area only. LPA observed classrooms to be clean, equipped with age appropriate toys, materials, and furniture. LPA observed electrical outlets to be made inaccessible with child safety outlet covers. Storage for children's belongings are located outside the classrooms. LPA observed facility to have sufficient cots for all children in care. Per site supervisor, parents or authorized representatives take sheets and blankets home weekly to be laundered. Per site supervisor, cots are sanitized daily, after each use. LPA observed facility has an installation of a fire alarm system throughout the building. LPA observed a carbon monoxide detector in main classroom. LPA tested detector in main classroom, which was in working condition. Facility has a fully stocked and accessible first aid kit backpack in each classroom. Facility has multiple fully charged fire extinguishers. All poisons, cleaning solutions and hazardous materials are stored inaccessible to children on facility's high shelves. Continue on Page 2... Continued, Page 2... LPA observed the children's bathroom to be clean and in proper working condition. Facility does not provide any food service. Children's families provide food that is brought to facility daily and stored in children's cubbies. Per site supervisor, program does not handle food or prepare children's food. Drinking water is available to enrolled children indoors and outdoors with individual water bottles that can be refilled on site through filtered water dispenser (if needed). LPA did not observe an accessible drinking fixture inside or outside preschool program areas. Outdoor area is fully enclosed and has age appropriate toys and materials that were in working condition. LPA observed play structure to contain padding underneath.LPA observed no pools, spas, or bodies of water in day care areas. Children are signed in and out of facility through a paper system by the entrance of the facility. All children were signed in correctly during LPA's visit for that date. Facility has license documentation and information properly posted and available for review. Preschool program conducts drills every month. Last conducted disaster drill was on 10/08/2025. LPA reviewed 6 children's files and 2 staff records. Children's records were complete. Site supervisor has a valid CPR/First Aid certificate that will expire in 08/2027. Director also has proof of required immunization that were made available for review. Mandated Reporter Training Certification for the site supervisor expired on 10/2025. LPA reminded site supervisor to renew certification. A technical violation was provided. Facility was informed that as of September 1, 2016, a person may not be employed or volunteer at a child care facility unless he or she has been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles or qualifies for an exemption pursuant to Health and Safety code 1596.7995 and 1597.662. Director is aware that all staff is required to complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. The training can be obtained online at www.mandatedreporterca.com . LPA observed the completed certificate on file. LPA encourages the director to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and new updates. Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Continue on Page 3.. Continued, Page 3... To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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 . 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-carecenters/ 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. Program does not provide or offer a food service. Children's families provide food that is brought to facility daily and stored in children's cubbies. Per site supervisor, program does not handle food or prepare children's food. Site supervisor submitted a letter of attestation to department November 2023, attesting water fixtures on site are not used for drinking or food preparation. Water fixtures on site are for hand washing only. Per site supervisor, she is still waiting for the attestation waiver request. No deficiencies were cited today under CCR, Title 22, Div. 12, Chapt. 1. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the site supervisor, Sister Merle Lebaquin.