This program operates Monday to Friday 6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sign in and out takes place at the main entrance area in all classrooms. All areas identified on the facility sketch were toured and inspected both indoors and outdoors. Teacher and child ratio were observed, and present staff are fingerprinted cleared. Per Director there are currently 45 children enrolled. LPA Perry observed sign in/out sheets and observed signatures. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed and are placed at the entrance of the facility classrooms sign in and out daily to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day.

The following classrooms were inspected: Preschool Room #1: 16 children and 2 staff, Preschool Room #2: 20 children and 4 staff. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. The facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. LPA Perry reminded Director that all children need to be observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher at all times.

LPA entered Preschool 1 classroom. LPA observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed a cubby for children to store their personal belongings. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored

• 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.

LPA entered Preschool 2 classroom. LPA observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed a cubby for children to store their personal belongings. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored inside the top cabinet making it inaccessible for children to reach and open. LPA Perry observed a step trash bin with a lid.

Heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated by LPA Perry. LPA observed central AC/heater and vents located on the ceiling. LPA observed the thermostats located in preschool classrooms 1 and 2 and temperatures to be between 70-72 degrees. LPA observed the fire extinguishers located in classrooms and hallways and the valve on the required 2A10BC fire extinguishers indicating fully charged and serviced on 10/22/2025. Smoke detectors were not tested during this visit due to the detectors being wired to the emergency pull down fire alarm system. Carbon monoxide detectors were observed in the classrooms. Per director, they have been tested and are operable. The last emergency drill was conducted on 10/2/2025. First aid kit supplies are kept inside the classrooms and LPA observed the kits to be fully equipped. During this visit, per director, currently facility has children with medication or severe food allergies. LPA Perry reviewed medication and medication storage and facility was in compliance with Title 22 regulations. IMS plan as also observed to be on file. LPA Perry asked if there were any poisons, firearms, weapons, or bodies of water. Director Maria stated no firearms, weapons, no poisons nor bodies of water. LPA did not observe firearms or weapons, poisons, nor bodies of water. Director stated the ill isolation area takes place in office 2 located adjacent to the director’s office in the main entrance area of the facility and children will utilize staff restroom. Children's napping sheets and blankets are is washed on a weekly basis by the facility or as needed. Children are allowed to bring in their own blankets if they choose. Storage for children's belongings were inspected. Each classroom was observed to have cubbies labeled with each child’s name which stores each child’s belongings.

LPA Perry observed the restrooms to be in good condition with working toilets, sinks, hand soap dispenser and paper towels.

LPA Perry entered the outdoor play area. LPA Perry observed the equipment to be in a safe condition, free of sharp, no lose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition

This program provides breakfast, lunch, and pm snack. Meals and snacks are provided by the facility. LPA Perry informed Director that any food brought from the children's homes, the container shall be labeled with the child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. For water drinking, LPA Perry observed water dispensers and disposable cups in the classrooms. LPA observed the food preparation area to be clean and free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin and storage containers for solid waste, including movable bins with tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents. Lead testing was conducted and no exceedances, lead testing was conducted on 10/12/22. Facility uses CACFP food program.

The following documents were posted in a prominent, publicly accessible area at the facility: Facility License, Notification of Parents' Rights (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Menu, and Earthquake Preparedness (LIC 9148). PUB 269 Child Passenger System Poster, LIC 610 Emergency Disaster Plan, Menus and Daily Schedule. LEAD results were observed to be posted and visible for parents to see. LPA advised Maria that it must remain posted until next retest is completed. Food Menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative.

LPA Perry reviewed the children’s roster, children’s files and staff files and observed the files to be completed.

LPA Perry observed Director MARIA ELENA JACOBMEIER Red Cross Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification dated 6/2027, current. Preventative Health and Safety certification dated 10/4/2023 and has proof of immunization against Pertussis, MMR, and Influenza declination. Director MARIA ELENA JACOBMEIER has completed the mandated reporter (AB 1207) training dated 6/27/2025. CCLD Orientation was observed to be on file. Director MARIA ELENA JACOBMEIER was advised that the mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years, and is available at www.mandatedreporterca.com. Also on file is CCLD Orientation dated June 24, 2025.

Licensee MARIA ELENA JACOBMEIER 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

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 as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16. 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 (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred licensee [or facility representative] to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information (https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information).

CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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/.

Licensee MARIA ELENA JACOBMEIER 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 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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Facility is in compliance with Title 22 regulations and no deficiency will be cited on this day.Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director MARIA ELENA JACOBMEIER and Elia Rodriguez, Program Manager.