Routine inspection·June 12, 2025

On June 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elimika Woods conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection and met with the director, Lolita King-Yates. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and the facility was toured for a health and safety inspection. There were 23 preschool age children present during this inspection and three (3) additional staff members. The hours of operation are 7:30 AM-5:30 PM, Monday -Friday. All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. LPA conducted a census of the children and the census matches the signatures signed in on the sign in sheet. LPA reviewed the files of two children in care around 10:30 AM, and all the files contained Personal and Parent's Rights, Medical Consent forms, and Identification & Emergency Information. The three (3) classroom were inspected around 10:45 AM and teacher child ratio was observed. The classrooms were set up for children to explore the different areas of learning. There are adequate play and learning materials available. The floors were clean, the furniture the correct size for preschool age children, and the equipment was age appropriate and in good repair. The center has wired moke detectors and they are wired to notify the fire department when triggered. Per director, the smoke detectors are fully functional and serviced regularly. The center has a working telephone, first aid kits, emergency backpack, pill down fire alarm system, and a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher which meets standards established by the State Fire Marshal. There is proper individual storage space for each child to put their belonging. The isolation area for sick children is next to the director's desk, away from other children in care. LPA reviewed all staff files around 11:00 AM, and all staff files have the required Health Screening, and Employee Rights forms, At least one opening/ closing staff member has a current CPR & First Aid Certificate. See *809-C This facility provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks for children in care and there are weekly menus posted at the facility. LPA observed an area where they have a refrigerator this area is clean and free of evidence of rodents. LPA reminded the facility representative that all persons engaged in food preparation and service shall observe personal hygiene and food service sanitation practices to protect food from contamination. 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/ . LPA reminded the facility representative that a refrigerator shall be used to store any medications that requires refrigeration. All of the children's bathroom are located inside the classrooms and per director the children's and staffs bathrooms are separate. LPA verified that each toilet was working properly by flushing it to make sure it was operating in a safe condition. The center has plenty of soap, bath tissue, and paper towels available to children in care. The playground area is fully fenced and free from defects and dangerous conditions during todays inspection. The playground has a play structure with a slide that's anchored into the ground. The play equipment is age appropriate and in good repair. California Law requires Child Care Centers licensees 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. The licensee 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 . Lead Testing \342\200\223 Child Care Centers (CCC) CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: 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 completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. See 809-C. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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 . The 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. The facility representative 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. There are no deficiencies cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility director Lolita King Yates .