Routine inspection·August 14, 2025

On 8/14/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Briana Plumboy met with Director Jessica Andrews for an unannounced annual/random inspection. Present for the inspection was 5 staff, 1 volunteer, and 12 school age children. During the inspection at 2:45pm, Program Director Mimi Albert arrived at the center. The facility is located in a portable at the far end of Jensen Ranch Elementary school and has its own entrance. The center was toured for a health and safety inspection. The facility currently operates 7:00am-8:15am in the mornings & 1:00pm-6:00pm in the evenings, Monday-Thusday and 7:00am-8:15am in the mornings and 12:00pm-6:00pm in the afternoon on Fridays in one classroom. The center operates in conjunction with the Castro Valley School District school year calendar. There is adequate storage for children's belongings. It was observed the cleaning products and medicines were inaccessible to the children during today's inspection. Furniture is in good condition. The toilets and faucets are in working order. The food preparation area and storage areas are clean and in sanitary condition. All storage containers for solid waste have tight fitting covers. The facility provides both morning and afternoon snacks. A menu is posted and visible for review. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. The facility has a carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, fire extinguishers and first aid kit. The children are using the school yard for outdoor activities. The school play structure closest to the portable is used by the children. Visual supervision is provided while children are playing. Climbing equipment is properly anchored to the ground with adequate and appropriate cushioning material to absorb falls. There is a shaded area provided for the children. A physical census was taken of all children present and crossed referenced with the sign in and out sheets. LPA verified staff taking a census and matching it with the sign in/out sheet. See 809-C for continuance Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. This facility provides IMS to children in care. Facility is following IMS plan on file. When any changes to the IMS plan is made, an updated Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm .\342\200\235 Director 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. Director was reminded that California Law requires licensed Child Care Centers to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child's parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or electronic mail. LPA informed the Director that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov and encouraged the Director to email childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov to be included in the Child Care Quarterly Updates distribution list. The Director was also reminded that Mandated Reporter Training ("General" and "Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting www.mandatedreporterca.com . There are no deficiencies cited . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director. Appeal rights were provided to the Director and the signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights.