Routine inspection·February 6, 2026

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Marilou Monico, conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection. LPA met with Licensee Representative, Michelle Herriage, and Site Supervisor, Alice Chan, and explained to them the purpose of today's inspection. LPA provided Site Supervisor the Entrance Checklist - Child Care Centers (LIC 125). The facility operates Monday thru Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The preschool program is licensed to serve children ages 2.9 years to 5 years old in Rooms 1, 2, 22, and 23. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the facility. LPA observed 2 teachers with 19 children in Room 1, 2 teachers with 17 children in Room 2, 2 teachers with 20 children in Room 22, and 3 teachers with 20 children in Room 23. LPA reviewed and obtained copy of children's roster. Fire/Disaster Drill was conducted on January 22, 2026. 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 parents and is washed weekly or as needed. LPA observed required size fire extinguisher, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The children and staff bathrooms are clean, sanitary, and operable. The center provides morning and afternoon snacks to children. Lunch is catered to the center from "My Green Lunch". All center provided food items are properly labeled & stored separately from cleaning supplies. There is a food preparation area in the Staff Room. The food preparation area is equipped with refrigerators, microwave, and sink with hot and running water. There are trash cans with tight fitting lids in the classrooms and in the Staff Room for the disposable of solid wastes. 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 umbrellas. 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 tanbarks as resilient material under and around the climbing structures. Drinking water is provided by individual water bottles. Per Site Supervisor, there are no firearms or weapons on the premises. Continuation on next pages: Fingerprint clearances for individuals at this facility who require caregiver background checks are issued by the State Department of Education and/or County Office of Education and do not come under the jurisdiction of Community Care Licensing division. LPA reviewed 10 children's files for the following records: Admission Agreement, Personal Rights (613A), Identification and Emergency Information (LIC 700), Pre-Admission Health History (LIC 702), 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. All required forms for the children are complete. LPA reviewed six (6) 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 Supervisor was reminded of their responsibility to renew CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter Training every two years. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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: http://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . LPA reminded Licensee Representative 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. Continuation on next page: 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 Supervisor 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Supervisor, Alice Chan. Copy of appeal rights was provided to Alice. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.