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 inspection and toured the facility both inside and outside to conduct a health and safety inspection. There were no school-age children present during the inspection and no additional staff members on site. The facility consists of one classroom . The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. LPA reviewed facility records, which show that all individuals subject to 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 sign-in sheet \342\200\224no children were signed in at the time of the visit. At approximately 10:45 AM , LPA reviewed two (2) children\342\200\231s files and two (2) staff files . All staff files contained the required documentation, including Health Screening and Employee Rights forms. All children\342\200\231s files contained Personal Rights , Medical Consent , and Identification and Emergency Information forms. At least one opening/closing staff member holds a current CPR and First Aid certification. At approximately 11:00 AM , LPA in spected the classroom and observed appropriate teacher-to-child ratios . There were adequate play and learning materials available. The floors were clean and well maintained, and the furniture was appropriately sized for school-age children. Classroom equipment was in good repair, and there was individual storage space for each child\342\200\231s belongings. The designated isolation area for ill children is located in the director\342\200\231s office , away from the main classroom. LPA tested the facility\342\200\231s smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and found them to be functioning properly . The center is equipped with a working telephone , a pull-down fire alarm system , and multiple fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers throughout the premises, meeting State Fire Marshal standards. 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 LIC 809-C for continuation. FOOD SERVICE AND STORAGE- This facility provides snacks for children in care. Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten children may purchase lunch from the center if they choose to while in care. Weekly menus are posted at the facility. All food is protected from contamination, and per staff, any contaminated food is discarded immediately. LPA reminded the director 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. The outdoor play area includes multiple play structures\342\200\224some 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 cushioned material underneath to absorb falls. Staff bring children\342\200\231s water cups out doors to ensure they remain hydrated during outdoor play. BATHROOMS AND SANITATION LPA asked the director whether the staff bathroom is separate from the children\342\200\231s bathrooms, and the director confirmed that it is. The children\342\200\231s 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 that 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 today\342\200\231s 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. When any IMS is provided, a 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ 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. 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.