Routine inspection·April 2, 2026

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jaime Gonzales was greeted and met with Staff, Fang (Laura) Liu and President of ABC Play School, Haiyan Lin for an unannounced annual inspection. LPA was granted access to the facility and toured both indoors and outdoors during the inspection. Upon arrival, LPA completed a census head count. Room 1 had 12 napping preschoolers and one staff, Room 2 had 23 napping preschoolers and one aide. LPA observed all required postings in the outdoor play area of the facility. Hours of operation for the facility are Monday – Friday, 8:00AM-6:00PM. The facility has no active waivers on file. LPA observed a 3A40BC fire extinguisher, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The isolation area for sick children is in the classroom at the table away from other children. LPA did not observe any fireplaces or open faced heaters, pool, spas, or other types of bodies of water. Staff and President stated that the facility does not transport children. Lunch is provided by the facility and parents are able to bring in lunch from home. 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 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. The classrooms have age-appropriate materials, toys, furnishing, equipment, & adequate storage for children’s belongings. LPA observed all furniture and napping equipment is in good condition and safe for the children. The children's napping equipment were observed to be stored in a healthful manner. Bedding is provided by the authorized representatives and is washed every weekly or as needed. Continued on page 2... The classrooms have age-appropriate materials, toys, furnishing, equipment, & adequate storage for children’s belongings. LPA observed all furniture and napping equipment is in good condition and safe for the children. The children's napping equipment were observed to be stored in a healthful manner. Bedding is provided by the authorized representatives and is washed weekly or as needed. Trash cans for the disposable of solid wastes are equipped with tight fitting lids. Drinking water is readily available for children by water bottles labeled with the children’s names. Water bottles filled throughout the day by staff via water pitchers. The outdoor play areas are fully fenced. Shade is provided by canopies. There are age-appropriate outdoor toys and materials for the children. LPA observed a play structure with sufficient resilient material under and around the structure. At least one staff member has a current Pediatric CPR/First-Aid certification and it expires on 10/2026. Fire/disaster drill was conducted on 02/20/20226. LPA reviewed facility roster (LIC9040), and disaster drill log during today’s inspection. Facility utilizes an electronic Sign-in/out application called Bright Wheel. LPA observed that authorized representatives have their own code and discussed the backup system that is in place if the application goes down with the Site Director. LPA reviewed two 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. LPA reviewed 5 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’s Report with TB test (LIC 701). Continued on Page 3.. Trash cans for the disposable of solid wastes are equipped with tight fitting lids. Drinking water is readily available for children by water bottles labeled with the children’s names. Water bottles and filled throughout the day by staff via water pitcher classroom. The outdoor play areas are fully fenced. Shade is provided by canopies. There are age-appropriate outdoor toys and materials for the children. LPA observed a play structure with sufficient resilient material under and around the structure. LPA observed a trampoline that is not in use and President stated that they will be removing it. LPA observed a caterpillar play structure that had the front and back ends held up with a yarn. LPA observed a play kitchen with a hole at the bottom. LPA observed a child table with bench that had a crack and covered with tape. At least one staff member has a current Pediatric CPR/First-Aid certification and it expires on 08/2027. Fire/disaster drill was conducted on 01/06/2026. LPA reviewed facility roster (LIC9040), and disaster drill log during today’s inspection. Facility utilizes an electronic Sign-in/out application called Brightwheel. LPA observed that authorized representatives have their own code or scan a QR code and discussed the backup system that is in place if the application goes down with Staff and President. LPA reviewed five 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. LPA reviewed 5 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’s Report with TB test (LIC 701). 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 as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16. 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 (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred Site Director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information ( https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information ) Continued on Page 3... CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Staff and President and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at ttps://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Site Director of the importance of checking for and removing any recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. 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 (USDOJ) 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Staff and President 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. Staff and President 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 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 . During today’s inspection a deficiency was cited. Appeal rights provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Staff, Fang (Laura) Liu and President of ABC Play School, Haiyan Lin