LPA checked the facility records and verified that all individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. LPA conducted a census of the children, and the census matched the 14 electronic signatures signed in on the Learning Care App. LPA reviewed four (4) children's files and one (1) staff files. All children’s files contained the Identification and Emergency Information, Parent’s Rights, and Medical Consent forms. The staff file contained the required Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse, Health Screening, and Employee Rights forms. At least one opening/closing staff member has a current CPR and First Aid certification.

All classrooms were inspected around 1:00 PM, and teacher-child ratio was observed to be in compliance. There are adequate play and learning materials available. The floors are well maintained, and the furniture is appropriately sized for preschool age children. The classrooms equipment are in good repair, and the room temperature is adequate for children in care. There is proper individual storage space for each child, and the cubbies have names and pictures posted on the shelves. The isolation area for sick children is the director’s office, away from other children in care.

LPA tested the center’s carbon monoxide detector and found it to be functioning properly. The center has wired smoke detectors throughout the facility. The smoke detector system is wired to notify the fire department when triggered. Per Director, the smoke detector system is fully functional and serviced regularly. The center also has a working telephone, pull-down fire alarm system, and multiple fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers throughout the center, which meet standards established by the State Fire Marshal. Disaster drills are conducted at least once every six months; the last drill was conducted on March 10, 2026. All required documents are posted in a publicly accessible area.

See LIC 809-C.

• 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’s Observations During the Visit:
At 1:30 PM, LPA observed the preschool children resting on their cots during nap time. One staff member was standing at the front of the room observing the children as they slept.

At 1:45 PM, LPA checked the staff bathroom and was informed by the Director that it is separate from the children’s bathroom. The children’s bathroom is located inside the preschool-age classrooms. LPA checked and flushed all toilets in the bathrooms to verify they were functioning properly. LPA also ran the water in each faucet to ensure the temperature did not become too hot for children in care. Bathroom supplies, including soap and paper towels, were available to children.

At 2:00 PM, LPA toured the outdoor playground for the preschool-age children and observed that the area contained multiple slides anchored to the ground with cushioning underneath to absorb falls. Trees and canopies provide shade for children while at play. The play equipment was age-appropriate and in good repair and included ride-in cars, tricycles, benches, tables, and digging equipment. The outdoor play area was fully fenced and free of defects or dangerous conditions.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

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The director 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.

The director 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.

There are no deficiencies cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director Kristina Spink.