Routine inspection·September 3, 2025

On September 3, 2025 at 8:20 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Simerjit Kaur conducted an UNANNOUNCED ANNUAL REQUIRED INSPECTION and met site director with Doris Ramirez. The center also is licensed for maximum of 12 toddler option program with preschool age children and the Director is aware children in care may not commingle. The facility was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. Present the inspection were 4 staff, 1 toddler, 9 preschool children. During the inspection, 11 more children and 2 staff arrived. The facility is within ratio and capacity compliance today. The facility operates Monday - Friday from 7:00am - 6:00pm. The big playground designated for preschool age children and small playground is toddler age children. There are 2 rooms (Lassen, and Shasta) designated for preschool age children and 1 room (Whitney) for toddler age children. Classrooms have age appropriate furniture and equipment for the use of children in care. The changing table is within arms reach of the sink. There is adequate heating and lighting in the facility. The center is equipped with fully charged fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide. Smoke detectors and fire alarms inspections are conducted by J. R. Wagner Fire Protection, Inc. The restrooms are located inside each classrooms. There are adequate storage hooks for children's belongings. All toilets, hand washing and cleaning areas are in safe and sanitary operating condition during today's inspection. Meals are provided by parents and AM/PM snacks provided by facility. There is a menu posted inside all classrooms. The kitchen/food preparation and storage areas appear to be clean and free of evidence of rodents. There is drinking water available indoors and outdoor. All storage containers for solid waste had a tight-fitting lids. Continue on LIC 809-C Cots are available to children for naps. The bedding is sent home weekly to be washed by the child's family. The staff restroom is located in Room Shasta. The outside swing set, play structures have adequate and appropriate cushioning material to absorb falls. There is a shaded area provided for the children. There are no pools or similar bodies of water during the inspection. It was observed that there are no toxins or hazardous items accessible to children in care during today's inspection. The facility appears to be safe, and sanitary. The center is in compliance with the sign in and out procedure. The center has conducted and documented a fire/disaster drill on 8/29/25. Per director, there are no firearms present on the premises. A copy of the children\342\200\231s roster was obtained. LPA reviewed children and staff members files. The opener, and the closer staff have current CPR/First Aid certificates. Facility 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. 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. 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 \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, 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/ . Continue on LIC 809-C LPA discussed the Individual Infant Sleep Plan (LIC 9227) and infant/toddler sleep logs. Per director all sleep, feeding and diaper logs are logged on facility daily log form. The director was reminded that baby bouncers, exersaucers, johnny jumpers and similar items are not allowed in licensed day care. Director 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. Director was reminded that EMSA approved Pediatric CPR & First Aid training must be completed every two (2) years. Mandated Reporter Training ("Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting https://mandatedreporterca.com/ . Personnel and facility roster must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drills must be conducted at least every six (6) months and documented. Licensee was reminded that California law requires facilities to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to children in care, to the child's parents, and to the Department within 24 hours by phone, fax, or email. Within seven (7) days from the incident, facilities must submit the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624) to the Department. LPA informed Director that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov . 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 . This report shall remain on file for 3 years. A Notice of Site Visit was provided to the facility director. Exit interview was conducted.