At the time of inspection, the facility was staffed by the director and 4 staff members, with 22 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 the director and 4 staff members.

The facility operates in three classrooms, which are 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. Shared storage spaces and cubbies were labeled with the children’s names.

The facility was equipped with one fully charged fire extinguisher, one fully stocked first aid kit, one carbon monoxide detector, and a fire alarm system.

The facility provides food service, including a morning snack, lunch, and an afternoon snack. Snacks and lunch are prepared on-site. Menus were posted on the bulletin board and available for review. Reusable dishes, plates, and utensils are washed after each use. Parents provide water bottles for their children, which are rinsed after each use and given to parents during pickup for full cleaning.

The children nap on mats. Additional mats were observed in the storage closet. Parents provide blankets and sheets for their children, which are laundered weekly.

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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.

Required licensing documents were posted and available for review. Emergency disaster drills are conducted and documented. The most recent drill was on November 5, 2025. Children are signed in and out manually on paper. Signatures confirming sign-in were observed for all 22 children.

LPA reviewed 5 randomly selected children’s records and 4 staff records. The five children’s records were complete and included all required licensing forms. Four staff files were also complete and contained documentation of required immunizations. Two staff files contained educational transcripts, indicating they are qualified preschool teachers. Two staff members possess current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications. The department requires that at least one staff member be certified in Pediatric CPR/First Aid.

One staff member had completed form LIC 503, but the Tuberculosis (TB) results were not included. LPA reminded the director to have that staff member test for TB and place her results in her file. This reminder 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, Meihua Liang.