Routine inspection·October 17, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Marilou Monico, conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection and in response to Licensee's request to change the capacity from 44 to 16 children and removing Room 33 on the license. LPA met with Site Director, Usha Ponayur. The purpose of today's inspection was explained to Usha. LPA provided Site Director the Entrance Checklist - Child Care Centers (LIC 125). The facility operates Monday thru Friday from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM. The preschool program is licensed to serve children ages 2 years to entry into first grade. The facility has an active waiver for outdoor space. Indoor Measurements for Room 34 was taken by LPA Monico on 11/02/16: INDOOR MEASUREMENTS AND INFORMATION ARE AS FOLLOWS: ROOM 34: 36.417 x 19.083 = 694.945 minus 35.33 (encumbered space) = 659.615 TOTAL INDOOR SPACE: 659.615 sq. ft. divided by 35 = 18 preschool children. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the facility. LPA observed Site Director and a child present in the classroom. Another staff member arrived during the inspection. The facility is in compliance with the teacher-child ratio. The classroom has age-appropriate materials, toys, furnishing, equipment, & adequate storage for children\342\200\231s belongings. LPA observed required size fire extinguisher, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The isolation area for sick children is in the Director's Office. The children's bathroom is located in Room 34. There are two sinks (30) and one toilet (15) available for the preschool children. Staff bathroom is located in Room 35 which is next to Room 34. Sick children will use the staff bathroom if needed and will be accompanied by a staff member. The children and staff bathrooms are clean, sanitary, and operable. The preschool program will be closed during holidays and school breaks. The school age children will use Room 34 after 12 PM and during holidays and school breaks. Continuation on next pages: Morning snacks for the children will be provided by the center. There is a food preparation area in Room 35 that is equipped with refrigerator, microwave, toaster, stove, oven, dishwasher, and a sink with hot and cold running water. Trash cans for the disposable of solid wastes are equipped with tight fitting lids. Drinking water is available for children in the classroom by drinking fountain and individual water bottles. The outdoor play areas are fully fenced. Shade is provided by canopies and trees. 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 synthetic grass and tanbarks as resilient material under and around the climbing structures. Drinking water is provided by individual water bottles. 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. LPA reviewed and obtained copy of the children's roster. At least one staff member has current Pediatric CPR/First-Aid Certification. LPA observed all required postings in a publicly accessible area. LPA reviewed the sign in/out. Fire/disaster drill was conducted on October 3, 2025. LPA reviewed a child's file for the following records: Admission Agreement, Personal Rights (613A), Identification and Emergency Information (LIC700), Pre-Admission Health History (LIC 702), Notification of Parents Rights (LIC995A), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627), Physician\342\200\231s Report with TB test (LIC 701) and Immunization Records. All required forms are complete. 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. 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. Continuation on next pages: 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/ . 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). 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 . Since the preschool program has one toilet and two sinks available for the preschool children, an updated Application for a Child Care Center License (LIC 200A) to reflect the capacity of 15 children must be submitted to Licensing. Continuation on next page: As a result of this inspection, there were no deficiencies cited. A license for 15 preschool age children will be granted upon receipt of updated LIC 200A and facility sketch. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Director, Usha Ponayur. Copy of appeal rights was provided to Site Director. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.