Routine inspection (3-year)·October 8, 2025

On October 08, 2025 at 11:20 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Fernando Hernandez made an unannounced visit to conduct a Required - 3 Year inspection. At the time of inspection LPA met with director Rebecca Mendoza. LPA discussed the nature and purpose of the visit with the director and toured the facility both inside and outside. LPA observed a total of (63) children under the care and supervision of 11 staff members including the director. The center currently operates year-round from 7:30AM - 5:00PM, Monday through Friday. The center utilizes (4) classroom(s), the "lady bugs", "Caterpillar", "Butterfly", and "Dragonfly" room(s) which were all observed to be free of hazards and equipped with age appropriate toys, teaching materials, and furnishings for children in care. The bathrooms were observed to be clean and sanitary. Waste containers have tight-fitting covers. There is drinking water readily available for children inside and outside the classrooms. LPA notes the facility does not provide food for children in care. Director stated food is provided by the parents and agreed on as stated in the facilities handbook. LPA observed the fenced playground to have appropriate shading and was observed to be in good condition and free of hazards. LPA observed one locked storage shed outside which has been made inaccessible to children in care. The areas around or under high climbing equipment have cushioned material. No bodies of water were observed on the premises. The first Aid kit(s) were observed at the entrance of each classroom(s). LPA notes the last fire/disaster drill was conducted on 09/26/2025. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C PAGE 2 The facility currently documents Sign in/out sheets on a clipboard. LPA reviewed a sample of (5) Staff records and were found complete. A sampling of (5) children records were reviewed and found complete. LPA reviewed CPR and First Aid cards to be current. LPA additionally reviewed staff Mandated Reporter training certificate(s) which were found current. 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 . CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES : 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. The 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) 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/ . CONTINUED ON LIC809-C PAGE 3 Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During today's inspection no citations were cited. 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 site director Rebecca Mendoza.