Routine inspection·October 21, 2025

On 10/21/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Farida Raja, met with Director, Judy (Judith) Camarena for an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. The facility is licensed to serve children ages 2 years 9 months to entry into kindergarten in one classroom (junior kindergarten). LPA observed all required posted materials in the classroom. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:45 PM. Facility has one waiver on file for shared outdoor area, adjacent to the preschool classroom, between Sacred Heart Preschool Program and the kindergarten classroom of Sacred Heart School. Director submitted a updated copy of the Emergency Disaster Plan for Child Care Centers (LIC 610) and Personnel Report (LIC 500) during today's inspection. LPA and Director toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the program during today's inspection. LPA observed 15 children and three staff including director and two teachers. Facility was in compliance with teacher to children ratio requirement. Children were observed to be engaged in circle time. Classroom, children's restroom, staff restrooms and kitchen were inspected. Facility has central heating/cooling for comfort of children. Director states that there are no weapons including firearms on the premises. There is a working telephone at the facility. Disinfectants, cleaning products and medicines were observed to be stored inaccessible to the children. Furniture and equipment were age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. LPA observed solid waste containers with swing top lids in the classroom. LPA advised director that all containers used for storage of solid wastes, shall have a tight fitting cover that is kept on; shall be in good repair; and shall be leakproof and rodent-proof. Napping equipment was observed to be appropriate. Restrooms and sinks for children were observed to be safe, sanitary, and in working condition. Continued on Page 2 LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher, working smoke and carbon monoxide detector. Log shows that the last Fire Drill was conducted on 09/18/2025 which is compliant with the six-month requirement for facilities. Drinking water is readily available for children indoors and outdoors via individual water bottles and refilled using an indoor drinking water fountain. Water lead testing for one drinking water fountain indoors was completed for the facility on 12/08/2022 and no Action Level Exceedances were reported. LPA informed Director that per the water lead testing report the kitchen sink and outdoor bottle refilling station were not tested and cannot be used for drinking or food preparation purposes. LPA observed that the bottle refilling station in the outdoor area is not functional. 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. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred Director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. LPA provided Director with the Water Lead Report from the California State Water Resources Control Board during today's inspection. Parents provide all meals and snacks for the children and no food or snack is provided by the facility. Director stated that food is available for purchase through a third party vendor. Food storage area was observed to be sanitary. Outdoor playground and play equipment was inspected and observed to be fenced in and free of hazards. LPA observed play equipment was in good condition, age-appropriate, and areas around and under high climbing equipment and slides were cushioned with resilient material. Shaded rest area is provided by canopy. There were no bodies of water observed. Per Director the play structure is appropriate for children ages 4-8 years and their program only enrolls children 4 years to entry into kindergarten. Director stated that sometimes children also use the other playground that they were initially licensed for. LPA inspected the playground and play equipment which was observed to be in good condition and cushioned with resilient material. Continued on Page 3 LPA reminded Director that the preschool and school age children cannot commingle in the outdoor area at any time and outdoor schedules submitted as part of the waiver request need to be followed. An update to the schedule to be provided to the Department in case of any changes. Children sign in and out logs were reviewed. Children's roster was reviewed, and a copy was obtained by LPA. LPA reviewed four children\342\200\231s files during today's inspection. Each child's file reviewed contained all required forms. Three staff files were reviewed. All teachers and staff maintain valid background clearances. All staff files reviewed contain the required transcripts/verification of experience. All staff have current CPR and First Aid certification. Director understands that there shall be at least one person, with valid CPR and First Aid certifications, on site at all times or present during off-site activities (field trips). All staff have the required immunization's against pertussis, measles and influenza or statement declining influenza immunization. Staff S2 and S3 have not renewed the Mandated Reporter Training required for all staff. 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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s records. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. LPA provided Director with a copy of PIN 22-02-CCP. Director to submit a plan of operation for IMS to LPA by 11/07/2025. Any medications at the facility are stored in a lock box in the classroom, inaccessible to children in care. Isolation of sick child was discussed, and Director explained that sick children will be isolated in the school office and isolation equipment will be provided. A staff restroom which is off limits to other children is used if necessary. Child is always under visual supervision while in care of the facility. 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/ . Continued on Page 4 Facility does not provide transportation to children. 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. One Type B deficiency was cited as a result of today's inspection. Appeal rights provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Judy Camarena. NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. 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