Routine inspection·November 12, 2025

On November 12, 2025, at approximately 12:55pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria Olguin-Leon met with Director Maritza Lopez to conduct an unannounced annual inspection at Harper Preschool. LPA explained the purpose of inspection visit. Present during today\342\200\231s visit was Director, 7 staff supervising 44 preschool age children. All staff working in the facility have criminal background clearances and are associated with the facility. Facility is operating within capacity and in compliance with staff/child ratio. Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 7:00am to 6:00pm. Facility operates a preschool program. LPA with Director inspected the indoors and outdoors of facility for health and safety hazards. Facility is licensed in classrooms, #1 to #8. Currently, facility is only operating in classrooms #1, #2, #3,# 7 and #8. Classrooms #4, #5, and #6 are not currently in use. Facility also auditorium, as needed. LPA observed classrooms to be clean and orderly with proper temperature and ventilation. Classrooms are equipped with plenty of age-appropriate toys, indoor dramatic play areas, learning & art supplies, child size furnishings and plenty of sleeping mats, all in good condition. Parents provide bedding for sleeping mats and bedding is sent home weekly for laundering. LPA observed storage cubbies in classrooms and storage hooks in other classrooms for children to store personal belongings. There is a restroom between classrooms #1 and #8 with working toilets and sinks with no running hot water. All other classrooms use the restroom outside classroom which has four working toilets and two sinks with no running hot water. Classrooms #1 and #2 have changing tables with children\342\200\231s diapering supplies and within arm\342\200\231s reach of a sink. Facility has a separate restroom for staff use only. LPA observed all trash containers in restroom and in classroom have tight fitted lids. All cleaning products, chemicals and toxins are stored and locked in cabinet and inaccessible to children. Playground area is completely enclosed by a 5 ft. chain link fence. LPA observed an age-appropriate climbing/slide play structure, basketball shooting column and ride on toys. Padding underneath playground is tanbark to absorb and cushion falls. The outdoor play area is asphalt for children to run and use ride on toys. There were no pools, spas or other bodies of water observed. Cont. page 2\342\200\246 Page 2.. LPA observed lunch menus posted in main office and in classroom. Food service provided is lunch and snacks. LPA observed kitchen to be clean and free of litter and debris. Food is properly stored in refrigerator and pantry to prevent spoilage and contamination. Children bring their own labeled water bottles from home. Facility uses Brita Filtered water pitchers to refill children\342\200\231s water bottles. First aid kits are fully stocked with first aid supplies. Incidental Medical Services were discussed and reviewed. Sick children are isolated on a cot in nurses\342\200\231 room, which is in office area. Facility uses Bright wheel app. to sign children in and out of facility. Parent\342\200\231s scan QR code and use individual PIN# and signature. LPA reviewed printed sign in/out that was provided to LPA and confirmed all children were signed in. Each classroom also has a manual sign-in sheet for parents to use. LPA observed fully charged fire extinguishers in each classroom. All carbon monoxide detectors in classrooms are in working order. Smoke detectors are integrated into the fire alarm sprinkler system. Each classroom has a working landline phone and staff use walkie talkies and Bright wheel app to communicate with facility staff, parents and for emergencies. LPA reviewed 6 children\342\200\231s files, 5 staff files; all files were complete with required documents and training. LPA observed all necessary paperwork posted, Facility License, Notification of Parent's Rights, Notification of Personal Rights, Car Seat Law, menus, and Emergency Disaster Plan. Last emergency drill was conducted October 15, 2025, and is properly documented. Per Director, there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication 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/ . Director 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. Cont. page 3... Page 3... 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. 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 outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. 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 encourages the director to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and new updates. Director 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 During LPA\342\200\231s visit no deficiencies were issued in accordance with Title 22 regulations. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements may result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Maritza Lopez.