At the time of inspection, the facility was staffed by S1 and two additional staff members, with ten preschool-aged children in care. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity and staff-to-child ratio requirements. LPA verified that background check clearances from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) had been granted for S1 and the two staff members.

The facility operates in two rooms, which were observed to be clean, well-ventilated, and maintained at a comfortable temperature. Age-appropriate toys, materials, and furniture were available and in good condition. All poisons, cleaning solutions, and hazardous materials were stored in areas inaccessible to children. The bathroom was clean and equipped with sufficient toileting supplies. Children’s storage lockers were observed for all enrolled children.

Two over-the-counter medications were on site for one child and were observed to be current, in their original packaging, and stored inaccessible to children in a locked box located in an upper cabinet.

The facility was equipped with a fire extinguisher, a fully stocked first-aid kit, a carbon monoxide detector, and multiple smoke detectors.

Lunch and snacks are provided by the facility. Lunches are prepared by an outside vendor and delivered in the morning. Fruits are prepared on site. Menus were posted on the wall and available for review. Reusable plates, cups, and utensils were available for the children to use. LPA observed a filtered water pitcher inside the facility for the children.

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• 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.

The outdoor play area was fully fenced and equipped with age-appropriate toys and equipment. All toys and equipment appeared to be in good condition. Resilient padding and artificial grass were observed on the surface of the play areas. No pools, spas, or other bodies of water were observed on the premises. According to S1, the water pitcher is brought outside so children have access to water during outdoor play.

Required licensing documents were posted and available for review. Emergency disaster drills are conducted and documented, with the most recent drill completed on March 18, 2026. Children are signed in and out manually on a paper sheet, and LPA confirmed that all children present were signed in to the facility.

LPA reviewed five children’s files and found that each file contained the required licensing forms and immunization records.

LPA also reviewed the records of three staff members and verified that two staff members hold a valid Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification. The facility is required to have at least one staff member on site with current CPR and First Aid certification. All three staff members’ transcripts were reviewed and found to meet the educational requirements for a preschool teacher.

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 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 as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16.

LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

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Facility representative 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.

There were no deficiencies cited at this time.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Tina Huang