Routine inspection·October 16, 2025

On October 16, 2025, at 10:15 AM , Licensing Program Analyst ( LPA ) Elimika Woods conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection and met with Director Lindsay Clow . LPA disclosed the purpose of the visit and toured the facility, both indoors and outdoors, to conduct a health and safety inspection. There were 11 preschool-age children present during the inspection and three (3) additional staff members on site. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. LPA reviewed facility records , which indicate that all individuals subject to a criminal record review have obtained a clearance or exemption and are associated with the facility. LPA conducted a census of the children, which matched the 11 signatures recorded on the sign-in sheet. At approximately 12:00 PM, LPA reviewed three (3) children’s files and three (3) staff files. All staff files contained the required documentation, including Health Screening and Employee Rights forms. All children’s files contained Personal Rights, Medical Consent, and Identification and Emergency Information forms. At least one opening and closing staff member holds a current CPR and First Aid certification. At approximately 12:30 PM , LPA inspected two (2) of the four (4) classrooms and observed that the teacher-to-child ratio was in compliance. There were adequate play and learning materials available. The floors were clean, safe, and well maintained , and the furniture was appropriately sized for preschool-age children. The room temperature was comfortable and suitable for children in care. Classroom equipment was in good repair , and there was individual storage space available for each child’s belongings. The designated isolation area for ill children is located in the director’s office , away from other children in care. LPA tested the facility’s smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and confirmed that they were functioning properly . The center has a working telephone , a pull-down fire alarm system , and multiple fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers throughout the facility, meeting standards established by the State Fire Marshal . Disaster drills are conducted at least once every six months, with the most recent drill conducted on April 5, 2025. All required postings were observed in a publicly accessible area. See 809-C. FOOD SERVICE AND STORAGE-This facility provides lunch and snacks for children in care. Weekly menus are posted at the facility. LPA observed areas with mini-refrigerators, which were clean and free of evidence of rodents. Food is protected from contamination, and per staff, any contaminated food is discarded immediately. LPA reminded the facility representative that all persons engaged in food preparation and service must observe proper personal hygiene and food service sanitation practices to protect food from contamination. All storage containers for solid waste were observed to have tight-fitting covers and were in good repair. OUTDOOR PLAY OBSERVATIONS-At approximately 10:45 AM, LPA observed preschool-age children playing outdoors—running, jumping, and engaging in active play. The children appeared to be having fun and interacting positively. Two teachers were supervising the playground from different areas, maintaining appropriate visual supervision. The outdoor play area includes multiple play structures—some with slides cushioned to absorb falls and others designed for climbing activities. The area has canopies and trees that provide adequate shade for children while playing. The playground is fully fenced and free from hazards, defects, or dangerous conditions. Outdoor play equipment is age-appropriate, clean, and in good repair, including bicycles, tricycles, a playhouse, sandbox, climbing equipment, benches, tables, chairs, and a swing set. The swing set is anchored securely to the ground with cushioning underneath to absorb falls. Staff bring children’s water cups outdoors to ensure they remain hydrated during play. BATHROOMS AND SANITATION-LPA asked the director whether the staff bathroom is separate from the children’s bathrooms, and the director confirmed that it is. The children’s bathrooms are located inside the classrooms. LPA inspected and flushed all toilets in each bathroom to verify proper operation and ran water in the sinks to ensure the temperature did not get too hot for children. All sinks, toilets, and faucets were found to be in safe and sanitary operating condition during the inspection. 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 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 . See 809-C. 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-carecenters/ . LPA reminded the facility representative that a refrigerator shall be used to store any medications that requires refrigeration. Lead Testing – 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. 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 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. The 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. 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 director, Lindsay Clow.