Routine inspection (3-year)·November 13, 2025

On 11/13/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Jaime Gonzales was greeted by Site Director Erin Knickerbocker and LPA stated that the purpose of todays visit was to conduct an unannounced Annual/Random Inspection. LPA provided staff with the Entrance Checklist (LIC 125). LPA was granted access to the facility and toured both indoors and outdoors during the inspection. Upon arrival, LPA completed a census head count in preschool classrooms. Room 107 had 7 preschoolers and one staff. Room 108 had 9 preschoolers and one staff. Room 109 had 6 preschoolers and one staff. Room 213 had 16 preschoolers and two staff. Room 215 has 17 preschoolers and two staff. Room 214 was not in use due to enrollment. Rooms 105 and 106 were toured but is only used for emergencies. Gymnasium, Oakroom and Auditorium were toured and are only used occasionally. LPA observed all required postings in each classroom and the Directors office. Hours of operation for the facility are Monday – Friday, 07:00AM-6:00PM. There is an active waiver on file to allow preschool program to share outdoor activity space with elementary school. LPA observed all conditions for the waiver were being met at the time of the inspection. The preschool program serves children ages 2 to 5 years old. The classrooms have age-appropriate materials, toys, furnishing, equipment, & adequate storage for children’s belongings. The children's napping equipment were observed to be stored in a healthful manner. Bedding is provided by the parents and is washed weekly or as needed. LPA observed fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The isolation area for sick children is in the office. Food is prepared off site and is brought into the facility by an outside vendor. The Facility offers a full day program and provides midmorning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack to children. The menu is in writing and posted at least one week in advance, accessible to authorized representatives. The kitchen and storage area is clean and free of litter and rubbish. Equipment necessary for the storage, preparation and service of food is well maintained, clean, and sanitized after each use. Continued on Page 2... Trash cans for the disposable of solid wastes are equipped with tight fitting lids. Drinking water is readily available for children in the facility via water bottles from home labeled with the children’s names. Additionally the facility provides water via water pitchers and there are water fountains and water dispensers throughout the facility. The outdoor play areas are fully fenced. Shade is provided by trees, building overhang and canopies. All equipment and surfaces are free from hazards. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There are age-appropriate outdoor toys and materials for the children. Per Director, there are no firearms or weapons on the premises. All individuals subject to criminal record review have fingerprint clearances and associated to the facility. At least one staff member has a current Pediatric CPR/First-Aid certification. Fire/disaster drill was conducted on October 29, 2025. LPA reviewed sign-in/out sheets, facility roster (LIC9040) during today’s inspection. LPA reviewed five random children files during today's inspection for the following records: Admission Agreement, Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Identification and Emergency Information (LIC 700), Notification of Parents Rights (LIC 995A), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC 627), Physician’s Report with TB test (LIC 701). All children files are complete with the required forms. LPA reviewed 6 staff files for the following records: Health Screening Report (LIC 503), TB Test, Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse (LIC 9108), Employee rights (LIC 9052), staff qualifications, Mandated Reporter Training. LPA observed that Staff S1 and site director were missing mandated reporter training certificates. Site Director was reminded of their responsibility to renew CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter Training every two years. Site 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. LPA reviewed with Site Director the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. Continued on Page 3... This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. A Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) tollfree 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, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . LPA reminded Site Director to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury Report form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours to the regional office by phone and the written report, LIC 624, within 7 calendar days. 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). LPAs verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Site Director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Site Director of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Site 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. Continued on Page 4... 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/process . As a result of this inspection, there was a deficiency cited. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Director, Erin Knickerbocker.