Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On February 9th, 2026, at approximately 9:25AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tapia-Mandujano arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced, annual inspection. LPA met with Director, Tajmah Martin and Director of Operations, Reyna Nieto and explained the purpose of the inspection. Present in the facility are Director and 14 other staff caring and supervising a total of 64 preschool age children. All staff have criminal record clearance and are associated with the facility. LPA verified through Guardian list. Facility is currently operating within teacher to child ratio on this date.
Facility rents from Ravenswood School District Property. Facility also has K-6th grade on site. Facility is licensed in classrooms #3,4,5,6,7, and 12. Facility is currently not operating classrooms 5 and 12. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 7:30am-5:30pm.
LPA observed classrooms to be clean and equipped with age-appropriate toys and materials. Storage for children's belongings are located inside the classroom, labeled with each child's individual names. LPA observed facility has an installation of a fire alarm system inside the classroom as well as a fully charged, fire extinguishers located inside the classroom. The classroom has a smoke and carbon monoxide detector installed as well as emergency kits with first aid materials and emergency contact information in the classroom. Per Director, there are currently children enrolled with prescribed medication. Facility has a plan in place to properly store medication; medication is stored in the main office inaccessible to enrolled children and maintained with proper documentation. Facility offers nap for children, facility provides the sheets and parents provide the blankets. Per Director, the sheets and blankets are laundered weekly.
All poisons, cleaning solutions and hazardous materials are stored inaccessible to children in off limit areas or facility high shelves. Facility offers breakfast, Lunch, Supper, and snacks through the School. Menus are posted in the parent board and in the classrooms. Water is available to children indoors and outdoors.
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Outdoor area appears to be clean and orderly. There are a variety of outdoor equipment that are in good working condition. Children are signed in and out of facility with parents' signatures. Facility has license documentation and information properly posted and available for review in each classroom. There are no pools or bodies of water on the promises. LPA reminded director about water safety hazards.
LPA reviewed facility records that included 7 children's records and 8 staff records. LPA observed children's records to be complete. LPA observed that staff records to be complete. There was at least one staff who has an up-to-date CPR & First Aid certificate. All staff have an up-to-date Mandated Reporter Certificate. Last emergency drill was conducted 12/2025. Emergency drills are conducted at least once every six months and are properly logged and documented.
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.
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
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This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, 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/
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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.
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 to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.
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 Director, Tajmah Martin.