Routine inspection·September 15, 2025

On September 15th, 2025, at approximately 1:10 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janet Gil conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPA met with the regional director, Mako Garcia, and explained the purpose of the inspection. Preschool program operates as a Japanese immersion program. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Present during inspection included 16 preschool children with 4 staff members (including regional director). Facility is operating within capacity requirements and ratios at time of LPA's inspection. The facility is a multi floor building. Per regional director, child care is only on the first level, and the second level is off limit to children only used for storage. LPA and regional director inspected facility, indoors and outdoors, for health and safety hazards. Program operates out of two classrooms, a multi-purpose area/indoor gross motor area and an outdoor area. 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 or furniture. LPA also observed covered trash cans in each classroom. Storage for children's belongings are located near the entrance of the facility, labeled with each child's individual names. LPA observed classrooms have enough sleeping cots available for all children in care. Per regional director, parents take home and wash sheets weekly or as needed. LPA observed facility has an installation of a fire alarm system throughout the entire building. LPA tested carbon monoxide detector in the first classroom, which was observed to be working. Facility has a fully stocked and accessible first aid kit, and first aid backpack. Facility has a fire extinguisher in each classroom. LPA observed cleaning solutions and chemicals to be made inaccessible behind child safety locked cabinets and/or in facility's high shelves. LPA observed children's bathrooms to be clean and in proper working condition. Facility provides snack only. Parents and authorized representatives provide lunches and water bottles. Water is available to children indoors and outdoors with children's water bottles/reusable cups and refilled on site through a pitcher (refilled at facility through sink). Continue on Page 2... Continued, Page 2... Outdoor area is fully enclosed and has age appropriate toys and materials that were in working condition. LPA observed a covered sandbox and padding under play area. Children are signed into and out of program with authorized representatives' electronic signatures on Bright Wheel App. All children were signed in correctly during LPA's visit. Facility has license documentation and information properly posted and available for review in main entrance of facility. Preschool program conducts drills every month. The last emergency drill was on 8/13/2025. Facility plans to have a drill with all staff and children next week. LPA reviewed 6 children's files and 3 staff files. Children's and staff files were complete with a record of emergency identification information on file. At least one teacher staff has a valid CPR/First Aid certificate(director). All staff also have proof of required immunization that were made available for review. During record review for staff, LPA observed one present staff with an expired Mandated Reporter Training. A technical violation was provided on this day. 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 . Continue on Page 3... Continued, Page 3... 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/ . 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 the regional director, Mako Garcia.