Routine inspection (3-year)·November 17, 2025

On 11/17/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Jaime Gonzales was greeted by Site Director, Heather Eltson 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. Classrooms A1, A2 and D were outside combined during afternoon recess and there were 24 preschoolers and 6 staff. Classroom J had 18 preschoolers and three staff. LPA toured classroom I which is a storage unit at this time due to low enrollment. Site Director stated that Rooms E and F are now used by the elementary school and has submitted a formal letter to Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) to remove rooms from the license and decrease capacity. LPA observed all required postings in each preschool classroom. Hours of operation for the facility are Monday \342\200\223 Friday, 07:00AM-5:00PM. There are no active waivers for the facility. The preschool program serves children ages 2-5 years old. The classrooms have age-appropriate materials, toys, furnishing, equipment, & adequate storage for children\342\200\231s belongings. Bedding is provided by parents and is washed weekly or as needed. Facility has a washer and dryer on site and can wash bedding for children if needed. LPA observed fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The isolation area for sick children is next to the teachers desks and if the children are in classrooms A1 and A2 they would be placed next to the bathroom located in between both classrooms. LPA and Site Director discussed supervision of those children. Food is provided by the districts main kitchen facility that is off site. Facility offers full day program and provides midmorning snack and afternoon snack to children. The menu is in writing and posted at least one week in advance, accessible to authorized representatives. The kitchen for heating and preparation prior to serving 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\342\200\231s names. In addition, children have access to water fountains throughout the facility. The classrooms may also ask parents for bottle water donations. The outdoor play areas are fully fenced. Shade is provided by 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. LPA observed climbing structures with sufficient resilient material under and around the structure. Per Site 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 through the school district. At least one staff member has a current Pediatric CPR/First-Aid certification. Fire/disaster drill was conducted on October 17, 2025. LPA reviewed sign-in/out sheets, facility roster (LIC9040), and fire/disaster drill log during today\342\200\231s inspection. LPA reviewed 6 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\342\200\231s Report with TB test (LIC 701), and Immunization Records. LPA reviewed five (5) 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. 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. This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 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 . Continued on page 3... 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. 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. 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, Heather Elston.