All areas identified on facility sketch were inspected. Upon arrival, the following staff were present during this inspection: Rachelle Rigsby, Heidi Knapp, and Aradenia Aguilar Soto with 18 preschoolers. There was a volunteer observed upon LPA’s arrival, Rommel Chevez, Director’s husband. The facility was observed to be within the license capacity and limitations. The facility has electronic sign in/out procedures that follow licensing compliance. The staff to child ratio was in compliance.

Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. Children have their own cubbies to store their belongings. Per director, the isolation area is in director’s office, where books and activities are available for sick children if needed. Age appropriate sinks, toilets and stools were inspected for good repair in all restrooms.

Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medications and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Director stated that all poisons are locked in a cabinet located under the kitchen sink. The kitchen is off limits to children. Carbon monoxide detectors were observed and are operable.

All kitchen areas, food preparation areas, and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish, rodents and/or any other vermin. All storage containers for solid waste have tight fitting covers and are in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids are discarded immediately after each meal. ---Page 1

• 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.

All floors were observed to be clean and safe. All materials accessible to children were observed to be toxic-free.

There are no firearms stored on the premises.

There are no pools or bodies of water on the premises.

Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal background clearance, exemption or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in the childcare center.

Director and present staff are trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid.

Children’s records were reviewed. The name address, and telephone number of children’s authorized representative are on file. Inspection of required forms were made and documented on LIC 857.

LPA also reviewed staff records. The review of staff records is documented on the LIC 859. Director and present staff did have proof of the mandated reporter training and immunizations on file. All staff have been given on the job training for sanitation, housekeeping, and universal health precautions.

Children’s roster was observed to be current. Disaster drill log was reviewed, last drill was conducted on July 25, 2025.

The facility does provide AM and PM snack, which were recorded on the monthly menu that is also given to parents and displayed on welcome board.

First Aid was observed on the wall next to kitchen entrance. According to director, there are no children that need regular medicine usage.

After observing the facility, there were no deficiencies during the inspection. --- Page 2

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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Rachelle Rigsby.

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