Routine inspection (3-year)·May 6, 2026

At 10:14am on 5/6/26, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Dianne Allee, arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced required three year inspection. LPA met with Center Director (CD), Dannielle Nogaliza. The facility file was reviewed prior to this visit. A review of the personnel report on file indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. The facility’s operating hours are 8:30am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday. The facility was toured inside and outside and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. The items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds and medications) were observed to be inaccessible to children. LPA did not observe any poison(s). The toys, floors, desks and other equipment and surfaces are clean, toxic free, safe and in good condition. There is drinking water available to children both indoors and outdoors. The children's bathrooms are in safe and sanitary condition. Food prep areas are clean. Food is properly stored and refrigerated as needed. There was no contaminated food observed. A written menu that is at least one week in advance was posted in an area accessible for review by the children's authorized representatives. The Daily Activities schedule, the Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610), and Parents’ Rights (PUB 393) were also posted. The local county public health department contact information was posted. The facility posted a written contingency plan for action during fires, floods and earthquake. The First Aid kit contained all required items . Garbage cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids. LPA observed a working carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector, and a fully charged fire extinguisher rated at least 2A10BC. Continued on LIC 809-C PAGE 2 The preschool program has a combination toddler component and a waiver for the preschool to share the outdoor play space with the toddler program is on file and posted. The playground was free of hazards. The playground equipment and surface areas were in safe condition. There is foam and artificial turf cushioning underneath climbing structures and/or play equipment to absorb falls. There is a canopy for shade area. There were no bodies of water observed. The Center Director stated no weapons are stored on site and none were observed. The facility roster was reviewed and appeared to be complete. During today's inspection, staffing ratios were being met, and 29 children were being supervised by three teachers and one aide. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity. CD and two staff (S2-S3) possessed a current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification, all expiring 11/2026. The sign-in/sign-out procedure was reviewed and was in compliance. Five staff (CD, & S1-S4) records were reviewed at 11:34am and staff records reviewed revealed S1 was missing updated Mandated Reporter Training (expired 7/2022), S4's file was incomplete and did not contain Mandated Reporter Training certificate, proof of immunity against Measles, Pertussis,or influenza, Health Screening (LIC 503), and Evaluation of Teacher’s Qualification (LIC 9095). Six (C1-C6) children’s records were reviewed at 12:30pm and contained signed admission agreements, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment, Physician’s Report, Immunization Record (IR) and IR transcribed onto CDPH 286. LPA observed that incidental medical medication was stored at the facility for two children, however there were no incidental medical services plan developed for the two children. One medication for C2 was stored without the original box or label with child's name, physicians name, directions, dosage, or an expiration date. The facility conducted an emergency disaster drill within last six months and the last drill was conducted on 04/23/26. During the inspection, CD confirmed the youngest child currently in care is 25 months old, and they do not accept infants under 18 months old. The facility did have access to one crib and plenty of mats for all enrolled children to nap. 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. Continued on LIC 809-C PAGE 3 This facility is providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS). The Department’s IMS policy was discussed with the Center Director. 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: www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed CD of the importance of checking for 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. CD 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 facility. 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 . This report, was reviewed and discussed with the Center Director. All licensing reports are public information and must be made available upon request for at least three years. 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Center Director, Dannielle Nogaliza. The following violation(s) of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed: see LIC 809D for five Type B Citations. Appeal Rights were provided.