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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

FREE TO BE ME CHILD CARELicense 013421393
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On November 14, 2025, at approximately 11:15 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Simerjit Kaur and Julia Placencia conducted an UNANNOUNCED ANNUAL REQUIRED INSPECTION for Preschool component and met with site director with Janet Billingsley. The facility was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. Present during the inspection were 10 staff and 48 children. The facility is within ratio and capacity compliance today. The facility operates Monday - Friday from 7:00am - 6:00pm. This component operates out of classrooms Honey Pot, Honey Bees, Busy Bees, Sweet Bees, Bunny Bees. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, and floors are free of tripping hazards. All storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers that are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children were inaccessible during the inspection. The kitchen/food preparation and storage areas appear to be clean and free of evidence of rodents. Outdoor activity space and playground equipment observed to be safe and free of hazards. There is a shaded area provided for the children. LPAs observed working carbon monoxide detector and a fully charged fire extinguishers. Smoke detectors and fire alarms inspections are conducted by Livermore School District. The facility has conducted fire/disaster drill on 6/15/25. All required postings are posted. The facility serves AM/PM snacks. The menu is also posted. There are no pools, hot tubs or other accessible bodies of water. The bedding is washed weekly by parents. Cleaning supplies/toxins are inaccessible to children. Continue on LIC 809-C Per director, there are no firearms present on the premises. A copy of the children’s roster was obtained. LPA reviewed children and staff members files. LPAs reviewed transcripts and qualified teachers. The opener, and the closer staff have current CPR/First Aid certificates. All staff have current training and required documents in files. Sign in/out logs are maintained. 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 as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16. 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 21-21.1-CCP.). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred facility director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information (https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information ) 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-care-centers/ . Continue on LIC 809-C Licensee 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. Facility 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. 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 . 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 facility director Janette Billingsley.

Citations

1 citation recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

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What happened during the November 14, 2025 inspection of FREE TO BE ME CHILD CARE?

This was a inspection inspection of FREE TO BE ME CHILD CARE on November 14, 2025. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to FREE TO BE ME CHILD CARE on November 14, 2025?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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