The facility was staffed by the director and 7 staff members, with 53 children in care. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity and staff-to-child ratio requirements. All present staff members on site have criminal record clearance on file.

The facility operates in three 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 bathrooms were clean and equipped with sufficient toileting supplies. Storage hooks were observed for each child and were labeled with their names.

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

Prescribed medications were observed in the facility and found to be current. Some of the prescribed medications were observed without their original packaging, and the facility was reminded that prescribed medications must be in their original packaging.

Two snacks are provided by the facility, and parents are required to provide lunch for their children. Snack menus were posted on the wall and available for review. Children bring their own water bottles for refilling, and drinking water is available from the classroom water dispensers. LPA observed that some of the children’s water bottles were not labeled with the child’s name, and the facility was reminded that each child’s water bottle must be labeled with their name.

LPA observed that the facility uses cots for children’s naps. The facility provides the sheets, which are laundered weekly or as needed.

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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, with the most recent drill completed on July 9, 2026. All children present in the facility were confirmed signed in and out using an electronic app called Pro Care Engage.

LPA reviewed five children's records and found that all five children had the required licensing forms and immunization records.

LPA reviewed the records of five staff members and found that four hold valid Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications. The facility is only required to have one staff member on-site certified in Pediatric CPR and First Aid, and this requirement was met. Transcripts for five staff members were reviewed, and it was confirmed that all five met the educational requirements for a preschool teacher.

Four of the five staff members held current Mandated Reporter Training certifications. One staff member had an expired Mandated Reporter Training certificate, and a technical violation note will be recorded.

Four of the five staff members have their health screening report in their file. One staff member’s file was missing their health screening report in their file, and a technical violation note will be recorded.

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, Lisa McKee.