Routine inspection·May 19, 2026

On May 19, 2026, at approximately 12:30PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jonathan Tse conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility. LPA met with Director Koressa Xuereb and explained the purpose of the visit. Present during the visit were 10 staff members and 55 preschool age children. The facility’s hours of operation are from 8:00AM to 6:00PM, Monday to Friday. The facility currently uses Rooms 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. LPA and Director inspected the facility for any health or safety hazards. There are fully charged fire extinguishers that are at least size 2A10BC present in the facility. Fire alarms and smoke detectors were observed to be present. Carbon monoxide detectors were observed to be installed. The surface of the facility was observed to be clean. Electrical outlets are covered or blocked with furniture when not in use. Poisons, cleaning detergents, and other chemicals are stored inaccessible to children in care. Emergency exits are clearly marked and visible. LPA observed there to be age-appropriate toys and learning materials present. Furniture was observed to be age-appropriate and free of rough or sharp edges. Cubbies are labeled with each child’s name. The facility provides mats for napping children. Families provide bedding from home and take it back once a week for cleaning. Children’s bedding is stored separately from each other. The facility provides morning and afternoon snacks for children in care. Lunch is brought from home. Food allergies are documented and kept available for review by staff in each classroom and the kitchen. Storage of medication was discussed. Medication is stored in an emergency bag located in each classroom. These emergency bags are brought with children when transitioning to and from indoor and outdoor activity spaces. Water bottles are brought from home and refilled at the facility. Drinking water is provided from pitchers that are refilled from the facility kitchen. The kitchen was observed to be clean and free of debris. Continued on Page Two Page Two This facility has an outdoor rotation waiver that allows for up to 38 children to be present at a time. The facility was observed to be in compliance with the waiver during today’s visit. LPA observed the surface of the outdoor play area to be free of debris. The play area is enclosed by a fence that is at least four feet high. Shade is available from tarps and a tree located in the play area. There is a play structure that is age-appropriate and cushioned with resilient padding. LPA observed children’s water bottles to be brought outside during outdoor play. There are no swimming pools or other similar bodies of water present. Per Director, there are no firearms or weapons stored in the facility. Supervision and transition procedures were discussed. Roll calls and head counts are conducted during transitions to and from the outdoor play area. LPA reviewed 12 staff files, 10 children’s files, and facility records. All staff present have fingerprint clearance and are associated to the facility. There is at least one staff member present with current Pediatric First Aid/CPR training. Staff qualifications and immunization records are available for review. LPA verified that the facility is operating within staffing and ratio requirements on this day. Children’s records were observed to be complete. Children are signed in and out of the facility via the Lillio application. Parents and other authorized representatives have the option of signing in with physical sign-in/out sheets. The facility maintains a current child roster in addition to a personnel roster. The last emergency drills (fire and earthquake) were conducted on May 14, 2026. Drills are properly logged and documented. All required postings were observed to be posted and accessible for review immediately upon entry to the facility. The facility tested its water outlets for lead on March 18, 2025, within 180 days of licensure. No exceedances of lead were found. The facility is in compliance with lead testing requirements and is next due to test by March of 2030. 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 Three Page Three 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 as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16. 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 (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information ( https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information ). CCC completed testing and has no exceedances. 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/ . 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 the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . Continued on Page Four Page Four LPA requested that the following documents be submitted via email by June 18, 2026: 1) LIC308 (Designation of Facility Responsibility) 2) LIC500 (Personnel Report) 3) LIC610 (Emergency Disaster Plan) 4) LIC9040 (Facility Roster or equivalent document) No deficiencies were cited during today's visit on May 19, 2026. See LIC9102TA for technical assistance provided today regarding staff records. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Koressa Xuereb.