Routine inspection·February 5, 2026

On February 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Laura Carone made an unannounced visit to conduct an Annual/Random inspection. LPA met with Program Lead, Mayra Maldonado and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA and Program Lead toured the interior and exterior of the center. The center is located on an elementary school site. There is 1 preschool classroom. The playground is shared with the Transitional Kindergarten (T-K) elementary children on a staggered schedule. LPA advised Program Lead that a waiver must be submitted to the Department for approval to share a playground area with the elementary school. LPA provided Program Lead with instructions on waiver writing. There were 20 children with 3 staff at the time of the inspection. The center operates Monday through Friday from 8:45 AM to 11:45 AM for the morning session. The afternoon session operates from 2:15 PM to 5:15 PM and on Wednesday from 12:15 PM to 3:15 PM. LPA observed the classroom to be clean and orderly with ample learning materials available. LPA observed a carbon monoxide detector mounted in the classroom. Last fire drill was 01/21/2026. No bodies of water were observed on site. No toxins nor hazards are accessible to children in care. Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificates are current for staff. AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificates are valid. All required forms including Notification of Parent's Rights are prominently posted for parent's or authorized representatives to view. A roster of children in care was observed current and complete. A sampling of children records were reviewed, and LPA observed Identification and Emergency Notification forms (LIC 700) and a copy of immunization records on file. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address CONTINUED ON LIC809C 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 Program Lead 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. 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 . PIN 22-05-CCP Page Four. The center uses Arrowhead bottled water that is delivered to the center for drinking. 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/ . Program Lead 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. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to CONTINUED ON LIC809C 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 . No deficiencies cited. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Program Lead, Mayra Maldonado. .