Routine inspection·June 11, 2025

On June 11, 2025, at 11:54am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Randy Miranda arrived to conduct an unannounced annual inspection for health and safety. LPA met with Director Helen Glendinning and toured all areas licensed for use by children in care. Present for the inspection was the director and 7 children in care (one 5.5-years-old; one 5- years-old; two 4.5-years-old, one 4-years-old, and two 2-years-old). The facility is within ratio. The hours of operation are Monday \342\200\223 Friday 7am to 5:30pm. Director informed LPA that she is retiring and final day for the facility is on 6/27/2025. A new licensee will be taking over the facility and retaining at least 2-3 children. A notification of retirement was sent out to parents on 6/2/2025. The facility is clean and well-organized, with age-appropriate furnishings and equipment in good repair. Surfaces, including floors and countertops, are clean and free of toxins. There is a sufficient supply of age-appropriate toys, all of which appear to be safe and in good condition. No bodies of water are accessible to children in care, and no hazardous items or toxins were observed as accessible to children in care. No firearms or weapons are kept on the premises. All required documents for public posting were present. Uncontaminated drinking water is available, and lead testing has been completed. The facility is equipped with a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, located near the entrance to the outdoor play area. The carbon monoxide detector was tested and is functioning properly. However, disaster drill logs were not available. The outdoor playground area is enclosed by an approximately 4-foot fence. All play equipment is in safe condition, free from sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Play structures are situated both within and outside a large gravel box. Ample shade is available, and supervision is consistently maintained. Children bring their own bottled water from home, which is made accessible to them. The facility has separate bathrooms designated for staff and children. Toilets and faucets are in safe, sanitary operating condition, and the sinks and toilets are within reach of the children. Necessary supplies are readily available. The sign-in/out sheets were reviewed, and all children present were properly signed in. Children provide their own lunches and snacks. Although the facility has a kitchen, it is off-limits and only used as a pass-through to access the bathrooms. Cleaning chemicals and other cleaners are stored securely out of children's reach. Children's records were reviewed and were found to be in good order. LPA requested and reviewed the facility roster and obtained a photocopy. 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-care-centers/ . Center 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. 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/inspection-process . No deficiencies were issued during today\342\200\231s inspection. This report will remain on file for three years. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director Helen Glendinning.