Indoor/Children’s Area: LPA toured and inspected the preschool classrooms. All rooms are clean and safe. Heating, lighting, and ventilation are adequate; the facility maintained a comfortable temperature (room #22, 71 degrees). All outdoor and indoor passageways, open covered patio and other areas of potential hazard are kept free of obstruction; floors of all rooms have a surface (rug) that is safe and clean, cleaning compounds inaccessible, poisons locked (classroom cabinet), furniture/equipment is in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The center is free of flies, other insects, and rodents. All play equipment and materials used by children are age-appropriate, each child has an individual permanent or portable storage space (cubby, individually labelled with name) for his/her clothing, personal belongings and bedding. In classroom trash cans for solid waste have tight fitting lids, drinking water (water fountain) is readily available indoors. Children also bring their own water bottles. There is also a water fountain on the playground. All materials and surfaces are toxic free are inaccessible. There is an isolation area for children who become ill while in care located in office area upon entrance until parent can pick up child.

• 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.

Napping: Mats used are maintained in good condition, wiped/cleaned/disinfected (daily) weekly or when soiled. Sufficient mats were available for napping, with bedding stored separately and appropriately. Mats are spaced to have access to a safe walkway; bedding is not in contact with other bedding.

Bathroom: LPA inspected all bathrooms and observed a total of (7 toilets, 7 sinks). The toilets and sinks are age-appropriate and operable. LPA observed that soap, toilet paper, and towels were readily available. The water temperature is appropriate; if hot water (temperature 105 degrees F and 120 degrees F) is available, hand-washing fixtures used by children are not required to deliver hot water.

Food Service: The Preschool does not participate in the elementary lunch program. Parents are responsible for providing breakfast and lunch for their children. Per director the center only provides am, pm snacks. LPA observed allergy lists and menu’s posted in each classroom.

Outdoor: The center utilizes two playgrounds (cement, sand, grass). The outdoor play areas were inspected for health, safety, good repair, and appropriate age equipment. The entire playground is enclosed (chain link, iron fencing) to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. The facility has one playground area for children ages 2-3, which is separated by an iron fence from the pre-k playground, with a shaded rest area (7 natural trees); free from hazard, holes, broken items, debris, dry grass; cushioning material underneath (sand) and around climbing play equipment (Little Tikes), and swing set. Water is readily available in the form of water fountain. LPA observed one locked storage shed.

Other: Fire/earthquake drills are current (4/22/2026). Fire extinguisher 2A10BC (last served 9/5/25), smoke/carbon monoxide detectors in classroom and fire alarm system are operable. Electrical outlets are inaccessible (plugs). There are no window cords accessible to children. First Aid Kits were observed to be full and accessible (thermometer, bandages, gauze, scissors/tweezers, gloves). LPA observed sign in and out sheets on top of classroom (room #22) counter. Per director, transportation is not provided. A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered at the facility only with doctor permission on the required center form. Per Director, there are no children requiring IMS currently.

Staff/Personnel Records: Staff files review reveals staff are qualified for their perspective positions. LPA reviewed two (2) staff files, and two (2) children files. CPR/First Aid, TB clearance, health screening, criminal record statement, statement acknowledging suspected child abuse, and employee rights were observed in each staff’s file. Staff #1, CPR/First Aid certificate Expires: 8/6/27, Mandated Reporter Expires: 7/30/2027. Staff #2, CPR/First Aid certificate Expires: 8/22/26, Mandated Reporter Expires: 7/22/2028.

The following general information was discussed during this inspection:

The director was advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. The licensee was informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624 when submitting the report to the department (email address on the website: www.unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov). A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of the daycare center. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven (7) days following the occurrence of any events specified above.

All staff are required to take 3-hour Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter training (AB1207) every 2 years. Beginning on January 1, 2018, Assembly Bill 1207 (2015) requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors, and employees to complete training as specified in their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Applicants must meet requirements as a precondition of licensure.

New employees shall have 90 days from the date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be conducted at the following website www.mandatedreporterca.com.

The director is aware self, and all staff are mandated child abuse reporters and have the responsibility of reporting any suspected child abuse to the Child Abuse Hotline at (800) 540-4000. For additional information and forms visit our website at: www.cdss.ca.gov.

Criminal Record Clearance- CCC - Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must

Lead Testing- CCC 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 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).

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 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. LPA observed Water Lead Testing summary results report (Sample Date: 4/22/26, Analysis Date: 4/25/26, Load Date: 7/7/26, XMOD Results: < 1.0, Units of Measure (ug/L) EPA 200.8. LPA provided director a copy of the Water Board lead testing results and advised posting in a prominent area.

Safe Sleep - CCC LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep,as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative of the importance of checking for and removing any recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS)- CCC The facility provides Incidental Medical Services (IMS). LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children's personnel, and

MyChildCarePlan.org – CCC Facility representative 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.

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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 are being cited in today’s visit. Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Director Jacquelyn Mansfield, along with a copy of the appeal rights.