LITTLE TOTS PREPARATORY ACADEMY

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On February 19, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Calloway made an unannounced inspection to the above facility for the purpose of conducting an Annual Random inspection. LPA met with Caroline Armstrong, facility director as the representative who granted access. LPA and representative toured the facility inside and outside. LPA observed two (2) day-care children ages 2-5 years old in active play and one staff. The facility is open from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. Monday-Friday. All employees 18 years or older that are working or volunteering have a Criminal Record Clearance (DOJ/FBI) and Child Abuse Central Index Clearance and are associated with the facility. Physical Plant: The required postings were present on a visible parent wall. The sign in/out sheets were paper and legible. The layout is sectioned into three sections. There is one classroom designated for the preschool in the middle section of the building. LPA observed that the telephone service, heating, ventilation, and lighting are adequate. The staff/ child ratios were observed to be compliant; The daily schedule, and activities were posted. There are cubbies for children's belongings that are labeled with their names in the classroom. The furniture, books, equipment, toys, and materials were appropriately aged and in good condition. There were activity rugs inside the room for play. Representative stated the rugs are cleaned weekly. The drinking water is available inside the classrooms in the form of water dispensers and disposable cups. The napping equipment are cots and there was enough for all children. Representative stated the bedding is stored separately and washed weekly. First Aid Kits were in each classroom in a red backpack. There is no Emergency Survival Kit. Representative stated there are supplies in the center for at least one week. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Francisco Pedroza NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kuliema Calloway LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/19/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/19/2026 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 6 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

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On February 19, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Calloway made an unannounced inspection to the above facility for the purpose of conducting an Annual Random inspection. LPA met with Caroline Armstrong, facility director as the representative who granted access. LPA and representative toured the facility inside and outside. LPA observed two (2) day-care children ages 2-5 years old in active play and one staff. The facility is open from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. Monday-Friday. All employees 18 years or older that are working or volunteering have a Criminal Record Clearance (DOJ/FBI) and Child Abuse Central Index Clearance and are associated with the facility. Physical Plant: The required postings were present on a visible parent wall. The sign in/out sheets were paper and legible. The layout is sectioned into three sections. There is one classroom designated for the preschool in the middle section of the building. LPA observed that the telephone service, heating, ventilation, and lighting are adequate. The staff/ child ratios were observed to be compliant; The daily schedule, and activities were posted. There are cubbies for children's belongings that are labeled with their names in the classroom. The furniture, books, equipment, toys, and materials were appropriately aged and in good condition. There were activity rugs inside the room for play. Representative stated the rugs are cleaned weekly. The drinking water is available inside the classrooms in the form of water dispensers and disposable cups. The napping equipment are cots and there was enough for all children. Representative stated the bedding is stored separately and washed weekly. First Aid Kits were in each classroom in a red backpack. There is no Emergency Survival Kit. Representative stated there are supplies in the center for at least one week. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Francisco Pedroza NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kuliema Calloway LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/19/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/19/2026 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 6 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

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maddox met with Stephanie Armstrong, Owner/Applicant for the purpose of conducting a Pre-Licensing inspection for a Preschool component with a Toddler option. Applicant is requesting a capacity of 15 PS and 15 Toddlers. Applicant has also submitted an application for an Infant component (197750139). This center is located in the rear/last modular of address listed. The hours of operation will be from Mon - Fri from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. There is a banner on the front gate advertising the operation of the center, LPA reminded applicant to place the facility numbers on the banner. The ages for PS children will be from 2 - 5 yrs and for the Toddlers 18 mos - 36 mos. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: · The child care center was toured and found to be clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors · Floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean · A comfortable temperature for children shall always be maintained. · Furniture and equipment are maintained in good condition, free of sharp, lose or pointed parts. There are a variety of age-appropriate equipment, toys and materials in good condition and in sufficient quantity to allow children present to fully participate in planned activities. SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/08/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/08/2022 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 5 FACILITY NAME: LITTLE TOTS PREPARATORY ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER: 197750138 VISIT DATE: 08/08/2022 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32· Age appropriate Tables and chairs are provided to meet the needs of the children. · Drinking water is readily available indoors (water fountain - applicant states she will use water bottles and disposable cups). · Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored in the kitchen in a locked cabinet. · There are fully stocked first-aid kits in locations accessible to staff but inaccessible to children: · The isolation is located in the office area for any child who becomes ill during the day. · Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are hardwired into the fire alarm. · The center has a working telephone on the premises. · Sign-in and out procedure: Parents will sign children in and out daily at the entrance of the center (hard signatures) · The licensee shall conducted a wellness check to ensure that children with obvious symptoms of illness including, but not limited to, fever or vomiting, are not accepted. NAPPING: Cots used for napping were maintained in a safe condition (stored in the staff lounge). · Each cot/mat shall be equipped with a sheet to cover the cot or mat and, depending on the weather, a sheet and/or blanket to cover the child (will be stored in cubbies). · LPA informed applicant Cots or mats should be wiped with a detergent/disinfectant weekly or when soiled or wet. SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/08/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/08/2022 FACILITY NAME: LITTLE TOTS PREPARATORY ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER: 197750138 VISIT DATE: 08/08/2022 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32RESTROOMS There are 2 separate bathrooms available. 1 bathroom will be used for the staff /isolation bathroom, and the second bathroom will be used for PS children and potty training toddlers. The children's bathroom has 1 toilet and 1 sink, applicant will have potty chairs available for toddlers. LPA observed the bathrooms to be clean and sanitary, with soap, toilet paper and paper towels readily available. Toilets and sinks are functioning properly and age appropriate. OUTDOOR LPA's observed a shaded rest area for the children. The play yard was free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. There was no high climbing equipment present no any bodies of water. · There are no bodies of water on the premises HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: Medications shall be kept in the office in a locked box, and a lock box is available medications that may need refrigeration. Licensee has implemented a written plan to recor

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maddox met with Stephanie Armstrong, Owner/Applicant for the purpose of conducting a Pre-Licensing inspection for a Preschool component with a Toddler option. Applicant is requesting a capacity of 15 PS and 15 Toddlers. Applicant has also submitted an application for an Infant component (197750139). This center is located in the rear/last modular of address listed. The hours of operation will be from Mon - Fri from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. There is a banner on the front gate advertising the operation of the center, LPA reminded applicant to place the facility numbers on the banner. The ages for PS children will be from 2 - 5 yrs and for the Toddlers 18 mos - 36 mos. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: · The child care center was toured and found to be clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors · Floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean · A comfortable temperature for children shall always be maintained. · Furniture and equipment are maintained in good condition, free of sharp, lose or pointed parts. There are a variety of age-appropriate equipment, toys and materials in good condition and in sufficient quantity to allow children present to fully participate in planned activities. SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/08/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/08/2022 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 5 FACILITY NAME: LITTLE TOTS PREPARATORY ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER: 197750138 VISIT DATE: 08/08/2022 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32· Age appropriate Tables and chairs are provided to meet the needs of the children. · Drinking water is readily available indoors (water fountain - applicant states she will use water bottles and disposable cups). · Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored in the kitchen in a locked cabinet. · There are fully stocked first-aid kits in locations accessible to staff but inaccessible to children: · The isolation is located in the office area for any child who becomes ill during the day. · Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are hardwired into the fire alarm. · The center has a working telephone on the premises. · Sign-in and out procedure: Parents will sign children in and out daily at the entrance of the center (hard signatures) · The licensee shall conducted a wellness check to ensure that children with obvious symptoms of illness including, but not limited to, fever or vomiting, are not accepted. NAPPING: Cots used for napping were maintained in a safe condition (stored in the staff lounge). · Each cot/mat shall be equipped with a sheet to cover the cot or mat and, depending on the weather, a sheet and/or blanket to cover the child (will be stored in cubbies). · LPA informed applicant Cots or mats should be wiped with a detergent/disinfectant weekly or when soiled or wet. SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/08/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/08/2022 FACILITY NAME: LITTLE TOTS PREPARATORY ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER: 197750138 VISIT DATE: 08/08/2022 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32RESTROOMS There are 2 separate bathrooms available. 1 bathroom will be used for the staff /isolation bathroom, and the second bathroom will be used for PS children and potty training toddlers. The children's bathroom has 1 toilet and 1 sink, applicant will have potty chairs available for toddlers. LPA observed the bathrooms to be clean and sanitary, with soap, toilet paper and paper towels readily available. Toilets and sinks are functioning properly and age appropriate. OUTDOOR LPA's observed a shaded rest area for the children. The play yard was free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. There was no high climbing equipment present no any bodies of water. · There are no bodies of water on the premises HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: Medications shall be kept in the office in a locked box, and a lock box is available medications that may need refrigeration. Licensee has implemented a written plan to recor