At the time of inspection, the facility was staffed by the director and two staff members, with 19 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 to all staff members on site.

The facility operates in one room, which was 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. Storage cubbies were observed for each child and were labeled with their names.

The facility was equipped with fire extinguishers, fully stocked first-aid kits, a carbon monoxide detector, and a fire alarm system.

One child’s medication was observed on site and was not stored in the original box with the prescription label. LPA instructed the director that the medication may not be used until the parent provides the original box with the prescription label.

Lunch and snacks are provided by the parents. The facility also allows the children’s parents to purchase lunch from an outside vendor, Choicelunch. Children bring their own water bottles for refilling, and drinking water is obtained from a classroom filtered sink.

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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.

LPA observed that the facility uses cots for children’s naps. Parents provide the nap blankets for their children, which are laundered weekly.

A water cooler was observed in the outdoor play area for children to refill their water bottles. The outdoor play area was fully fenced and equipped with age-appropriate toys and equipment. Resilient padding was observed beneath the outdoor play surfaces. All toys and equipment appeared to be in good condition. A sandbox was observed in the outdoor play area, and according to the director, the facility inspects it daily. No pools, spas, or other bodies of water were observed on the premises.

Required licensing documents were posted and available for review. Emergency disaster drills are conducted and documented. The most recent drill was on March 24, 2026. Children are signed in and out on a sheet of paper. The sheet of paper confirmed that all children on site were signed in to the facility.

LPA reviewed five children’s records and found that each file contained the required licensing forms and immunization records. However, none of the children’s files contained an admissions agreement, which will result in a technical violation.

LPA reviewed the records of three staff members and found that all three staff had valid Pediatric CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter Training certifications. Transcripts for the three staff members were reviewed and confirmed to meet the educational requirements for a preschool teacher. The measles immunization record for one staff member was missing from her file, which will result in a technical violation.

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 (Interim Licensing Standards) 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, Nadia Janelli.