Routine inspection (3-year)·February 11, 2026

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Marilou Monico, conducted an unannounced Required - 3 Year inspection. LPA met with Department Chair of Child and Adolescent Department, Ravisha Mathur, and Site Director, Joy Foster, and explained to them the purpose of today's inspection. LPA provided Site Director with the Entrance Checklist - Child Care Centers (LIC 125). The facility operates Monday thru Friday: 9 AM - 11:30 AM morning session and 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM afternoon session. The preschool program is licensed to serve children ages 2 years to 5 years old. There is an active waiver on file to allow the Lab class up to 24 children with 1 teacher and 7 to 9 adult students instead of a 1:12 child-teacher ratio. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the facility. LPA observed Site Director and five student teachers supervising 21 children in Multi-Age Preschool Lab (CB 118). In the Toddler Lab (Room 117 in Sweeney Hall), LPA observed one teacher and four student teachers supervising 13 children. LPA reviewed and obtained copy of children's roster. Fire/Disaster Drill was conducted on October 5, 2025. The classrooms have age-appropriate materials, toys, furnishing, equipment, & adequate storage for children\342\200\231s belongings. LPA observed required size fire extinguishers, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The children and staff bathrooms are clean, sanitary, and operable. The center provides morning and afternoon snacks to children. All center provided food items are properly labeled & stored separately from cleaning supplies. There is food preparation areas at the facility. The food preparation areas are equipped with refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and sink with hot and running water. There are trash cans with tight fitting lids in the classrooms for the disposable of solid wastes. Drinking water is available for children in the classrooms via individual water bottles and water dispensers. The outdoor play areas are fully fenced. Shade is provided by trees and building overhang. 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. LPA observed rubber mulch/sand as resilient material under and around the climbing structure. Drinking water is provided by individual water bottles. Per Site Director, there are no firearms or weapons on the premises. Continuation on next pages: 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. LPA observed all required postings in a publicly accessible area. LPA reviewed the sign in/out sheets. LPA reviewed 10 children's files for the following records: Admission Agreement, Personal Rights (613A), Identification and Emergency Information (LIC 700), Pre-Admission Health History (LIC 702), Notification of Parents Rights (LIC 995A), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC 627), Physician\342\200\231s Report with TB test (LIC 701), and Immunization Records. All required forms for the children are complete. 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 two staff files for the following records: Health Screening Report (LIC 503) and TB test, Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse (LIC 9108), Employee rights (LIC 9052), staff qualifications, immunizations in Measles, Pertussis and Influenza, and required training. Site Director was reminded of their responsibility to renew CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter Training every two years. All of the student teachers have TB test and required immunizations. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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: http://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . 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. Continuation on next page: 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. 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 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 were no deficiencies cited. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Director, Joy Foster. Copy of appeal rights was provided to Joy. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.