The childcare center operates on the campus of the Holy Spirit Church and school and consists of two large, separate preschool classrooms (Caterpillar and Butterfly). The facility is clean, well-organized, and equipped with ample age-appropriate furnishings and materials. Multiple fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers are located throughout the facility, with the most recent inspection completed on October 28, 2025, by A.B.C. Fire Protection Inc. The last fire alarm inspection was conducted by Trojan Systems on January 9, 2026. An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is in the director’s office. Carbon monoxide detectors are installed throughout the facility, tested, and functioning properly. The site director confirmed the isolation area for sick children is in the director's office. Children with symptoms will be separated from other children in care.

Disaster drills are conducted at least once every six months; the most recent earthquake and fire drill occurred on March 23, 2026. Heating and ventilation in the classrooms are in good working order. Children use a bathroom located in the Caterpillar classroom, which is adequately stocked with towels and soap. Staff have access to separate adult restrooms. Electronic sign-in/sign-out records (Brightwheel) were reviewed and found to be accurate. Each classroom contains trash cans with tight-fitting lids for proper disposal of solid waste.

• Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.

• Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

Outdoor activities take place in a fenced playground on church grounds. The playground includes a sturdy play structure with tanbark cushioning to reduce the risk of injury from falls. Adequate shade is provided by shade sails and building eaves. Fresh drinking water is readily accessible, and staff provide continuous supervision.

The center provides snacks, while children bring lunches from home. Hot lunch is provided by Choice Lunch, an option for parents and their children. Dry goods and canned food items were reviewed and found to be within their expiration dates. The kitchen was inspected and showed no evidence of rodents or pests.

Children’s records and staff files were reviewed and found to be complete and well maintained. A copy of the facility roster was obtained by the LPA. The facility has children who require prescription medication; the IMS plan and original prescriptions were properly attached to the epinephrine auto-injectors and other medications. Staff CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter certificates are current.

Site 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.

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 childcare 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). Children bring their own water bottles, and the school also provides filtered water to children. Lead testing is complete and documented.

Effective August 1, 2003, California Law requires Child Care Licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child’s parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury Form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours to the regional office by phone and the written report, LIC 624, within 7 business days.

Site Director 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.

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There were no citations issued during today’s inspection. This report will remain on file for three years. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights provided.