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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

FREE TO BE ME CHILD CARELicense 0134213941 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On October 31, 2025 at approximately 8:15 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Simerjit Kaur conducted an UNANNOUNCED ANNUAL REQUIRED INSPECTION for School Age component and met with site director with Janet Billingsley. The facility is combination of preschool center and infant center. The facility was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. There were 1 staff and 0 children present during the inspection. 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 Hive and Coop. There is adequate heating, ventilation and lighting. There is individual storage space for each child. There are adequate play and learning materials available. Furniture and equipment is age appropriate and in good repair. The storage areas and cabinets for poisons are locked. There are working carbon monoxide detectors in each classroom, fire extinguisher and a pull down alarm device. The fire alarm inspections are conducted Livermore School District. There are separate bathrooms for staff and the children. The bathrooms for children are located at the end of building and children should be supervised when going to bathrooms. Toilets and faucets working properly. Adequate lighting is provided in all bathrooms. All required postings are posted. The facility serves PM snacks. The menu is also posted for review. Drinking water is available inside and outside. Climbing equipment is properly anchored to the ground with adequate and appropriate cushioning material to absorb falls. The first aid kit (backpack) is available in the classroom. Sign-in and sign-out logs were reviewed to verify signatures. LPA reviewed staff file and children files. All opener and closer staff have CPR and First Aid certificates. All staff have current training and required documents in files. All required forms were posted in a public accessible area. There are no bodies of water accessible to children. Per director there are no firearms on the premises. A copy of the children\342\200\231s roster and facility roster was obtained. See LIC 809 C The medication and medical equipment/supplies is inaccessible Per director, there are no firearms present on the premises. LPA reviewed transcripts and qualified teacher. There are no bodies of water accessible to children. The facility transports children to school. The facility has current vehicle insurance and registration. Director 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. Director was reminded that EMSA approved Pediatric CPR & First Aid training must be completed every two (2) years. Mandated Reporter Training ("Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting https://mandatedreporterca.com/ . Personnel and facility roster must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drills must be conducted at least every six (6) months and documented. Licensee was reminded that California law requires facilities to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to children in care, to the child's parents, and to the Department within 24 hours by phone, fax, or email. Within seven (7) days from the incident, facilities must submit the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624) to the Department. LPA informed Director that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov . 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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Center Sections 101173 and 101226. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . See LIC 809 C LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing information. 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 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. 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. 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/process . There is deficiency cited today . This report shall remain on file for 3 years. A Notice of Site Visit was provided to the facility director. Exit interview was conducted.

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.

  • 101174(d)Type B

    DISASTER AND MASS CASUALTY PLAN

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What happened during the October 31, 2025 inspection of FREE TO BE ME CHILD CARE?

This was an inspection of FREE TO BE ME CHILD CARE on October 31, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to FREE TO BE ME CHILD CARE on October 31, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B).

What type of inspection was this?

This was an inspection. Inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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