The facility submitted an application for a change of capacity from 181 to 80 children, adding classroom Madrone 2 (Room 140), and removing classrooms Cottonwood 3 (Room 167), and Cottonwood 4 (Room 163), Maple 3 (Room 183), Maple 4 (Room 178).

Fire Clearance was granted on 07/09/26 for a total of 80 capacity for preschool age children. Director stated that staff furniture was added inside classrooms Madrone 1, Madrone 2, Madrone 3 and Madrone 4. Thus LPA toured and measured all four classrooms of the facility, during today’s inspection.

TOTAL PRESCHOOL INDOOR SPACE = 3107.47 sq. ft. divided by 35 sq. ft. = 88 children.

• 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 there are sufficient tables, chairs, cubbies, and mats/cots for preschool children. There are adequate equipment, supplies, and toys for the children in all classrooms. LPA observed trash can with tight fitting lid for the disposal of solid waste in each classroom. Drinking water is available to children via pitchers and disposable cups in the classrooms. LPA observed functioning smoke/carbon monoxide detectors in each classroom.

LPA observed the following inside the preschool classrooms:

Madrone 2 (Room 140): 8 cubbies, 21 hooks, 23 chairs, 6 tables, 2 children’s couches, 17 shelves, 5 toy storage, 2 sinks, 20 mats/cots, 2 toilets, and 2-bathroom sinks.

Madrone 3 (Room 141): 7 cubbies, 20 hooks, 28 chairs, 7 tables, 1 sand table, 3 children’s couches, 13 shelves, 5 toy storage, 2 sinks, 20 mats/cots, 3 toilets, and 2-bathroom sinks.

Madrone 4 (Room 146): 7 cubbies, 20 hooks, 22 chairs, 4 tables, 5 children’s couches, 12 shelves, 2 toy storage, 2 sinks, 20 mats/cots, 3 toilets, and 2-bathroom sinks.

The sinks used by children only have cold running water. There are 3 staff bathrooms at the facility. The sick children will be using the staff bathroom located next to Madrone Room 4 if needed and will be escorted by a staff member. Sick children will be isolated in the Office located next to Madrone Room 3 and isolation equipment will be provided. Staff and children's bathrooms are clean, sanitary, and operable.

Facility provides breakfast, lunch, and PM snacks (full day program only). Meals are prepared in the facility’s kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with a stove, oven, hot and cold running water, refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible.

Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. LPA observed the playgrounds are fully fenced.

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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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the Director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Director of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

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 PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Elisa Hernandez Vega. Appeal rights were provided. Per Title 22, Division 12, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited.

LPA advised Director, Elisa Hernandez Vega that a license for 80 preschool children is approved effective today, July 22, 2026.

This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.