Routine inspection·November 3, 2025

On 11/3/2025, at 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Wadhwa and Ly conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPAs met with Director, Sharmila Fernando and explained the purpose of the visit. All adults present today have fingerprints and background clearance on file. The facility operates Monday through Fridays 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The facility is currently operating out of classrooms 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. The facility is also licensed to use the small playground and big playground. Present during today\342\200\231s visit are the Director, the School Manager, 10 staff and 34 preschool children. The facility is operating within capacity and ratio requirements on this day. The facility uses an electronic app \342\200\234Procare\342\200\235 for signing in and out the children into the facility. The facility license, Child Passenger Restraint System Poster, Notifications of Parents\342\200\231 Rights, Emergency Disaster Plan, and Personal Rights were displayed on the bulletin board. The last emergency disaster drill was conducted on 10/8/2025 and documented in the facility log. A review of previous drills confirmed that emergency drills are conducted monthly. The facility is equipped with multiple smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, multiple fully charged fire extinguishers, and multiple first aid \342\200\223 supply kits. The facility was found to be clean, well maintained, and free from hazards. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and toxic substances were inaccessible to the children. All accessible cabinets and drawers in the classrooms contained no hazardous materials. Continued on Page 2 Page 2 The facility provides a morning and two afternoon snacks for children-in-care. LPAs inspected food storage areas and found all foods to be properly covered and not expired. Children are required to bring lunch and water from home. Water bottles are refilled at the facility from bottled water station located in each classroom. The facility provides cots and sheets for napping, for the children in care. The facility requires parents to supply bedding for their children, which is returned on a weekly basis for laundering. The facility is equipped with age-appropriate toys, furniture, and learning materials. Storage for children's belongings is located inside each classroom. Each child has an individual cubby labeled with their name. Classrooms 1 & 2 have a restroom inside of the classroom. The facility also has two licensed restrooms for children\342\200\231s use that is located on stairway by the entrance. Classrooms 3, 4 and 5 have changing tables inside the classroom. LPAs observed the bathroom area to be clean, fully operational, and equipped with essential sanitation supplies. The facility has two outdoor playgrounds that are fully enclosed with a fence at least 4 feet tall. No pools, spas, or bodies of water were present on the property. Both playgrounds consist of a play structure and a sandbox. LPAs observed the play structure to be cushioned with resilient padding. There is natural shade available from trees. LPAs reviewed five children\342\200\231s files and found them to be complete, including all required licensing forms. LPAs reviewed five staff files and found valid certificates for Mandated Reporter Training, Pediatric First Aid/CPR and other licensing forms. 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. Continued on 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. During the exit interview, with Director, Sharmila Fernando, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . 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 inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Sharmila Fernando.