Routine inspection·June 3, 2026

On June 3, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Marilou Monico, and Licensing Program Manager (LPM), Adam Hamer, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the preschool license with toddler option component. LPA met with Site Director, Tim Harper, and explained the purpose of the inspection. A tour of the facility was conducted, including both indoor and outdoor areas and a census was taken. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. LPA and LPM observed that two children present in Room 26 had not been signed in by their parents, and one child was signed in on the attendance sheet for a different classroom. The Site Director was advised to ensure that all children are signed in upon arrival and that attendance records accurately reflect the classroom in which each child is present at all times. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. All toilets and handwashing fixtures are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Facility does not have a functioning carbon monoxide detectors. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Continuation on next pages: Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Playground equipment is in safe condition. LPA and LPM observed exposed liner fabric in the sand/tanbark box on the playground. The Site Director was advised to add additional sand or tanbark to fully cover the liner and submit photos documenting the correction to Licensing. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. LPA and LPM observed weeds present in one of the preschool playgrounds. The Site Director stated that the playground is used infrequently. The Director was advised to ensure the area is well maintained and submit photos to Licensing. LPA and LPM observed a child alone in one side of the play structure while a teacher was supervising other children on the opposite side. The remaining staff and children were located in other areas of the playground. The Site Director was immediately informed who instructed staff to ensure that all children receive adequate supervision at all times and remain within sight while on the playground. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Drinking water is provided by personal water bottles, drinking fountains, pitchers, and disposable cups. This facility does provide meals and snacks to children. Food is delivered to the center from an outside vendor, Chefables. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at off-site activities. The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility meets teacher-child ratios. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files. There is one child (C1) enrolled in the toddler option program under two years old. The child's file include Infant Needs and Services, however LPA and LPM observed that staff only record the nap start time and end time for C1. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Staff providing care to children who are in the toddler option program meet the education requirements. LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. Continuation on next pages: LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 101212) and the availability of resources provided by the Technical Support Program. Fingerprint clearances for individuals at this facility who require caregiver background checks are issued by the State Department of Education and/or the County Office of Education. 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 with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. CCC completed testing and there were no lead exceedances . LPA discussed 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-andresources/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. 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-carecenters/ . Continuation on next page: 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. 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Director, Tim Harper. Appeal rights were provided. Per Title 22, Division 12, of the California Code of Regulations, Type B deficiency is cited on the following page. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.