Routine inspection (3-year)·October 10, 2025

On 10/10/2025 at 01:07 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. Hollinger conducted an Unannounced, Required Annual Random Inspection at Highlands Day Care Center. LPA met with Site Director Sydney Lee and explained the purpose of today's inspection. Present during today's inspection were five (5) Teaching Staff consisting of two (2) aides and three (3) teachers and thirty-two (32) children in care consisting of four (4) TK, ten (10) kindergartners, and eighteen (18) schoolagers. T he School Age Child Care Program is located on Highland Elementary school campus at the back of the main school. LPA was granted inspection authority to enter the facility. The facility was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. The facility's days and hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Indoor Space operates out of one building, with 2 classrooms divided by a wall. Outdoor Space - Outdoor playground and activity space was inspected and observed to be fenced and safe. The play equipment is age appropriate and maintained in good condition and free of hazards. There were no bodies of water observed. Areas around and under high climbing equipment and slides were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. Drinking water is readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities via their own individual water bottles and also provided by the facility. The facility was observed to be in compliance with teacher to children ratio requirement during inspection. LPA toured and inspected the physical plant. SEE LIC809C----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAGE 2 LPA observed that all areas have sufficient lighting, heating and ventilation for the safety and comfort of children and staff. The classrooms, restrooms, food storage areas and spaces accessible to children were inspected. LPA observed disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to the health and safety of children in care were stored in places inaccessible to them during today's inspection. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Furniture and equipment were observed to be age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. There were separate bathrooms for staff and children observed; all toilets, and hand washing sinks are observed to be in safe and sanitary operating condition. All floors were clean and safe. LPA reminded the Director that all children should have 100% supervision when utilizing the bathroom. The facility provides morning and afternoon snacks to children in care. The facility is equipped with a 3A40BC fire extinguisher located near the kitchen, and two more fire extinguishers located throughout the facility. The facility also has pull down fire alarms, a centralized smoke and carbon monoxide detection system, working telephone, and first aid supplies. LPA did not observe any hazardous items, toxins, bodies of water or medication accessible to children during today's inspection. File Review : Children sign in/out procedures and logs were reviewed. LPA observed facility uses an electronic application for sign in/out procedures. A sample of six (6) Children's files and five (5) Staff files were reviewed. A copy of Children Roster's was obtained. The last documented fire and earthquake drill was conducted on 08/26/2025 and 09/26/2025 , consecutively. 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 last completed on 06/22/2022 and is in accordance to PIN 21-21.1-CCP. SEE LIC809C----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAGE 3 Site Director and Staff were 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. 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 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/ . No Deficiencies were observed during the inspection. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeals rights given and exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Director Syndey Lee.