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

On 09/22/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Farida Raja, met with Director, Ashlee King Lozano for an unannounced Required -3 Year inspection. The facility is licensed to serve children ages 2 years to entry into first grade in rooms 1 and 2. LPA observed the required posted materials in Room 1 (kitchen area). Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. There is an exempt program, 'Stay in Play Program', in which parents and children use the facility after daycare hours Monday to Thursday, from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM. Facility reopened for the academic year on 09/02/2025 and Director provided LPA with a copy of the 2025-2026 calendar during today's inspection. Per Director, facility is closed every year from Memorial day to Labor day. LPA and Director toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the facility during today's inspection. LPA observed 11 children with 2 teachers and 3 parent volunteers. Facility is operating within the ratio and capacity requirements of the license. Classrooms, children's restroom, staff restroom, and kitchen were inspected indoors. Children were engaged in various activities under the visual supervision of teachers and parents. Facility has central heating/cooling for comfort of children. Director states that there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. There is a working telephone at the facility. Disinfectants, cleaning products and medicines were stored inaccessible to the children in care in child locked or high cabinets. Furniture and equipment were age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. LPA observed an appropriate changing table and a trash can with tight fitting cover for the disposal of diapers. This is a half-day program and children do not nap at the facility. Toilets and sinks for children were observed to be safe, sanitary, and in working condition. LPA reminded Director that all containers used for storage of solid wastes, including moveable bins, shall have a tight fitting cover. Continued on Page 2 LPA observed fire extinguishers, working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and fire pull stations. The facility has a built-in smoke detector/ fire system. Log shows that the last fire Drill was conducted on 05/22/2024 which is compliant with the six-month requirement for facilities. Drinking water is readily available for children in each room and in the outdoor playground area via individual water bottles and drinking water fountains. Water lead testing was completed by the facility on 08/18/2022 and no Action Level Exceedances were reported. Director provided a copy of the lead test results and map of outlets tested during today's inspection. 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. Facility provides snack to the children in care. Facility has an optional lunch program in which parent's provide lunch. Menu was observed to be posted on the refrigerator in Room 1. Food and beverages were stored safely to prevent contamination and spoilage. Food storage and preparation areas were observed to be sanitary. Director states that parents and staff clean the facility everyday and a cleaning service completes the cleaning once a week. Outdoor playground and play equipment was inspected. LPA observed play equipment was in good condition and age-appropriate. The playground area is surrounded by appropriate fencing and the outdoor surfaces are safe. Shade is provided by trees and covered patio. There is a climbing structure in the playground with rubber flooring as resilient material. LPA did not observe any bodies of water. Children sign in and out procedures and digital logs were reviewed. Children's roster was reviewed, and a copy was provided to the LPA. LPA reviewed five children\342\200\231s files during today's inspection. Each child's file reviewed was completed with the required forms. Continued on Page 3 Director documentation received by Licensing on 09/16/2025, one staff and one parent volunteer file was reviewed during today's inspection. All teachers maintain valid background clearances. Staff files reviewed contain the required transcripts/verification of experience, have current CPR and First Aid certification and Mandated Reporter Training's. 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 the influenza immunization. Parent volunteer was observed to have immunization's and tuberculosis test on file. 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 \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, first aid supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. Facility has an approved IMS Plan on file with San Jose Regional Office. Medications at the Facility are stored in high cabinets in Room 1 (kitchen area) and are inaccessible to children in care. Isolation of sick child was discussed, and Director explained that sick children will be isolated in the director's 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/ . 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. Continued on Page 4 Director provided an updated Administrative Organisation form (LIC 309) and designation letter from the Board of Directors designating Director, Ashlee King Lozano during today's inspection. As a result of today's inspection, there were no deficiencies cited. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Ashlee Lozano. Appeal rights provided. 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 .