Routine inspection (3-year)·September 22, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs), Jaime Gonzales and Kate Huang met with Director Svetlana Amir, for an unannounced Annual Random Inspection. LPAs provided Site Director the Entrance Checklist (LIC 125). The preschool programs operates in classrooms red, blue, and purple. The Toddler component operates in the green classroom. The center operates Monday through Friday from 7:30am - 5:30pm. The preschool program serves children ages 18 months- 7years old. LPAs toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the facility. LPAs observed 5 staff present with 37 children. The classrooms have age-appropriate materials, toys, furnishing, equipment, & adequate storage for children\342\200\231s belongings. The children's napping equipment were observed to be stored in a healthful manner. Bedding is provided by the center and is washed weekly or as needed. LPAs observed fully charged 2A40BC fire extinguisher, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The isolation area for sick children is in the office. The center provides snacks to children. Snacks are prepared in the kitchen. LPAs observed snack menu posted in the center. Center provides lunch to the children and it is brought into the facility by an outside vendor. All center provided food items are properly labeled & stored separately from cleaning supplies. LPAs did not observe trash cans for the disposable of solid wastes are equipped with tight fitting lids. Drinking water is available for children in the classrooms via individual water bottles. The outdoor play areas are fully fenced. Shade is provided by trees and owning. 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. LPAs 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. At least one staff member has a current Pediatric CPR/First-Aid certification. LPAs observed all required postings in a publicly accessible area. LPAs reviewed the sign in/out procedures. Fire/disaster drill was conducted on September 17, 2025. Continuation on next pages: 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 two Type B 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, Svetlana Amir. LPAs reviewed six (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. LPAs 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, immunization records, and required training. One staff (S1) does not have 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN-22-02-CCP . When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice 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/ . LPAs 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 pages: