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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 393617385
Report Date: 04/17/2026
Date Signed: 04/17/2026 02:16:24 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME:ACE TOTS PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
393617385
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		ESPINOZA, GUADALUPEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:7204 SHORELINE DRIVETELEPHONE:
(209) 330-1030
CITY:STOCKTONSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95219
CAPACITY: 90TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 25CENSUS: 12DATE:
04/17/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - DeficienciesUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:30 AM
MET WITH:Guadalupe, EspinozaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:30 PM
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On April 17th, 2026, at 11:30 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), David Nguyen and Deborah Khashe conducted an unannounced field visit to the facility. LPAs arrived at the facility and were met by Facility Representative/Site Supervisor Guadalupe Espinoza. LPAs observed twelve (12) childcare children and being supervised by three (3) childcare teachers.

During today’s visit, LPAs toured the facility inside and out with the facility representative/Site Supervisor Guadalupe Espinoza when another childcare staff arrived at the childcare center. As LPAs toured the children’s bathrooms with the facility representative, LPAs observed six (6) empty soap dispensers in the children’s bathrooms. LPAs did not observe any other available soap in the children’s bathrooms for hand washing. As LPAs toured the teachers’ bathroom, LPAs observed an empty soap dispenser. In addition, LPAs observed no paper towels in the children’s bathrooms and staff bathroom.

As LPAs toured the outside play areas with the facility representative, LPAs observed a puddle of water on the slide, chipping paints on the playground equipment and dwellings, broken play equipment and children’s chairs, exposed plastic liners on the playgrounds, a large pile of dry tree trimmings and clippings, a numerous amount of debris and thorny weeds throughout the yard areas, one gate on the left side of the facility is kept closed by use of a bungee cord and one gate on the right side of the facility is kept locked and closed by use of a combination bike lock. LPAs observed neither gate was self-closing or self-latching.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Chayntel Hunter
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: David Nguyen
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/17/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/17/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • 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.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: ACE TOTS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 393617385
VISIT DATE: 04/17/2026
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Two (2) Type-B violations and Two (2) Type-A violations were assessed on a subsequent 809-D page. Facility representative was informed that this report dated 4/17/2026, documents two (2) Type-A citations related to children’s personal rights and physical plant which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. The facility representative shall also provide a copy of this licensing report to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgment of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child’s file for verification.

An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Facility Representative/Supervisor, Guadalupe Espinoza. Appeal Rights were provided to facility representative. A Notice of Site visit was posted by LPA and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

In the areas that were evaluated, two (2) Type-A deficiencies and two (2) Type-B deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Chayntel Hunter
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: David Nguyen
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/17/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/17/2026
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Created By: David Nguyen On 04/17/2026 at 12:59 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: ACE TOTS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 393617385

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/17/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
04/20/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101223(a)(2)

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101223 Personal Rights
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:
(b) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.

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Licensee agrees to provide hand soaps and paper towel to children and staff in restrooms for health and safety. Licensee also agrees to fix the gates.
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Based on observations and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having the hand soap and paper towels accessible to children in the children’s bathrooms and having gates that prevent exits in case of an emergency in which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Section Cited
CCR101239

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101239 Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies
(n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.

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Licensee agrees to maintain all outdoor play equipment, furniture, and dwelling in good repair at all times by fixing and/or removing broken equipment and furniture and repairing the chipped paint on the dwelling and play structure and furniture.
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Based on observations and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failure to maintain play equipment, fixtures, and furniture in good repair, such as broken cargo net ladder, broken chairs, lumber, broken toys, shelves, and step stools and chipped paint on outdoor playground equipment, furniture, and dwelling) in which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Chayntel Hunter
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
David Nguyen
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/17/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/17/2026


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Created By: David Nguyen On 04/17/2026 at 01:03 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: ACE TOTS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 393617385

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/17/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
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Section Cited
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101238.2 Outdoor Activity Space
(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained:
(2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard.

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Licensee agrees to maintain the outdoor space by removing the yard clippings, trimmings, lumber, ripped and torn floor mats, thorny weeds, broken equipment left in yard. Licensee also agrees to maintain overgrown bush that hinder the opening and closing of the small gate on the left side of the dwelling.

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Based on observations and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failure to maintain outdoor activity space and failure to keep yards free from hazards in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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(e) As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls.
(1) Sand, woodchips and peagravel, or rubber mats commercially produced for the purposes of (e) above, are permitted.

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Licensee agrees to maintain the grounds under the play structures by having adequate amount of woodchips and/or bark under the play structures to cover the holes and exposed black plastic liners to prevent tripping and falling hazards.
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Based on observations and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failure to maintain the grounds under the play structures
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Chayntel Hunter
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
David Nguyen
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/17/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/17/2026


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