Routine inspection·July 29, 2025

On July 29, 2025, at 9:00am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Randy Miranda arrived unannounced for an annual inspection for compliance to Health and Safety. LPA met with Site Director Jennifer Youngblood, and present for the inspection was the assistant director, office administrator, 9 teachers, 4 teacher’s aide, and 55 children in care. The facility is in ratio today. The hours of operation are Monday – Friday 7:30am-5:30pm. The facility is clean and well organized with ample age-appropriate furnishings and equipment. Surfaces including floors and counter tops are clean and toxic free. Hazardous items/toxins are kept out of the access of children. Children’s bathrooms are available in the classrooms and there are enough towels and soap supplies. There is a separate bathroom for staff, located next to the facility’s office space. Carbon monoxide detectors (tested and functioning) are located in each classroom. Disaster drills are conducted every 6 months, and the last drill was conducted on 07/17/2025. Solid waste bins are equipped with tight fitting lids. First aid kits (Currently being overhauled) were available in each classroom and in the outside playground area. All stored foods for children were checked and everything was within the expiration date. All center provided food items are properly labeled and stored separately from cleaning supplies. Snack menu is posted on a monthly basis, available for review, and dated. Sign in/out sheets are completed electronically using ProCare and all children present were signed in. The children have their own fenced outdoor playground area and playground equipment. LPA observed that all playground structures and toys are in safe condition and free from sharp, loose or pointed parts. The areas around or under high climbing equipment and slides have appropriate cushioned material that absorbs a fall. There is ample shade provided by trees and facility roofing. Children bring their own bottled water, and additional water is provided by the staff. Staff files were reviewed. Opening and closing staff have current CPR and first aid training. All staff subjected to criminal review have been cleared and associated with the facility. All staff immunization requirements have been met. Children's records were reviewed: LPA requested and reviewed facility roster, a copy was taken for the office file. All files were well organized and complete. All documents required to be posted were appropriately posted on the walls: License; Emergency Disaster Plan; Earthquake Preparedness checklist; Notification of Parents Rights; Personal Rights; Child seatbelt laws; menus; daily activity schedules. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. 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 childcare 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). Lead testing is complete and documented. 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-care-centers/ . Site 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. 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/inspection-process . There were no deficiencies issued today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Director Jennifer Youngblood and Assistant Director Carol Abe.