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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

LLESA CHILDREN'S CENTERLicense 0102101162 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On October 3, 2025 at approximately 8:25 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Simerjit Kaur met with center Assistant Director Matha Garcia for an UNANNOUNCED ANNUAL RANDOM INSPECTION for Preschool Component. Present for this inspection was 13 staff members and 43 preschool age children. The facility was toured by LPA with assistant director to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. The center operates Monday - Friday from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm. There are 5 rooms designated for preschool age children (Olive, Honey Suckle, Sage, Daisy, and Cherry Blossom) with restrooms in each classrooms. The Center is equipped with fully stocked first aid kits, fully charged fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide, refrigerators and telephones. Smoke detectors and fire alarms inspections are conducted by Livermore School District. The facility appears to be safe, and sanitary. There is adequate heating and lighting in the classrooms. There is no standing water on the floor observed during today's inspection. All toilets, hand washing and cleaning areas are in safe and sanitary operating condition during today's inspection. The staff restroom is located in the office. Classrooms have appropriate furniture and equipment for the use of children in care. There are adequate storage hooks for children's belongings. Cots are available for use of children. The bedding sheets are weekly washed by facility . Meals are provided by parents and AM/PM snacks provided by center. There is a menu posted in the classrooms. There is drinking water available in the classrooms and outdoor. There two outdoor play yards for preschool component. The center roster was reviewed, and a copy was obtained. LPA reviewed children's files and random staff files. The staff have CPR/First Aid and immunization. See 809-C for continuance The opener and closer staff have current First Aid and CPR. Per director, there are no firearms present on the premises. The center has conducted and documented a fire/disaster drill on 02/19/2025. 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. LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing information. 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. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. 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/ . Licensee was encouraged to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and updates, and to also email childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov to be included in the Child Care Quarterly Updates distribution list. See 809-C for continuance To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process . See 809D for deficiencies cited. Appeal rights provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted assistant director Martha Garica.

Citations

2 citations recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 1011174(d)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as last fire drill was documented as conducted on 2/19/25, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101238(a)Type B

    BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as large play structure (blue pole) in playground has a loose screw/bolt, small play structure's stair is in disrepair during today's inspection, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the October 3, 2025 inspection of LLESA CHILDREN'S CENTER?

This was an inspection of LLESA CHILDREN'S CENTER on October 3, 2025. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to LLESA CHILDREN'S CENTER on October 3, 2025?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as last fire drill was documented as co..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an inspection. Inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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