Routine inspection (3-year)·September 24, 2025

On 09/24/2025 at 09:06 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. Hollinger conducted an Unannounced, Annual Random Inspection at Montclair Community Play Center. LPA met with Director, Jolie Mcrae and explained the purpose of today's inspection. Due to this school being a Parent Co-Op, there were children with their parents which included twenty-eight (28) preschoolers, five (5) parents, along with three (3) Teaching Staff present during today's inspection. LPA was granted inspection authority to enter the facility. The facility was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. The facility's days and hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; providing extended day until 3:00 PM. Indoor Space includes the Play Room, Sun Room/Snack Room, Kitchen, Cottage, Side Play Yard, Front Play Yard. The facility groups the children in three (3) separate classes: Owl, Turtle, and Bobcat. Outdoor Space - Outdoor playground and activity space was inspected and observed to be fenced and safe. The play equipment is age appropriate and maintained in good condition and free of hazards. There were no bodies of water observed. Areas around and under high climbing equipment and slides were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. Drinking water is readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities via their own individual water bottles and also provided by the facility.. The facility was observed to be in compliance with teacher to children ratio requirement during inspection. Facility was also observed to be in compliance with teacher to children ratio requirement for a Parent Cooperative Center during LPA’s inspection. SEE LIC809C----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAGE 2 Parents/Volunteers wear yellow or red vests to be distinguished from the rest of teaching staff. LPA toured and inspected the physical plant. LPA observed that all areas have sufficient lighting, heating and ventilation for the safety and comfort of children and staff. The classrooms, restrooms, food storage areas and spaces accessible to children were inspected. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Furniture and equipment were observed to be age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. There are separate bathrooms for staff and children were observed; all toilets, and hand washing sinks are observed to be in safe and sanitary operating condition. All floors were clean and safe. LPA reminded the Director that all children should have 100% supervision when utilizing the bathroom. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. The facility provides snacks and children bring in lunch from home. The facility is equipped with a 3A40BC fire extinguisher located in the kitchen, and four (4) more fire extinguishers located throughout the facility. The facility also has pull down fire alarms, a centralized smoke and carbon monoxide detection system, working telephone, and first aid supplies located in the kitchen. LPA did not observe any hazardous items, toxins, bodies of water or medication accessible to children during today's inspection. File Review : Children sign in/out procedures and logs were reviewed. LPA observed facility uses a manual sheet for sign in/out procedures. A sample of six (6) Children's files and three (3) Staff files were reviewed. A copy of Children Roster was obtained from the facility. The last documented fire and earthquake drill was conducted on 01/23/2025 ; Director stated that the school year has just begun and they intend to conduct a fire/disaster drill within the next two weeks. 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 21-21.1CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was last completed on 09/04/2022 and is in accordance to PIN 21-21.1-CCP. SEE LIC809C----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAGE 3 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. This facility does not provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. 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/ . No Deficiencies were observed during the inspection. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeals Rights provided and exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Jolie Mcrae.