Routine inspection·August 19, 2025

On 8/19/2025 at 9:43am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Morgan Pringle met with Director Jeanette Gravelyn for an unannounced annual/random inspection. Licensee also requested a capacity increase and room addition. Present during the start of the inspection was one (1) school-age child, and three (3) additional staff. Seven (7) additional staff and fifty-five (55) children arrived around 11:30am. Three (3) classrooms, and one (1) portable (P4) were toured for a health and safety inspection. The facility operates 7:00am \342\200\223 6:30pm, Monday \342\200\223 Friday. The facility is located on the right side of the Vista Grande Elementary School campus. Licensee has requested a capacity increase from 120 to 150 and a portable (room P3) located next to the facility be licensed. LPA inspected the room and found no hazards and ensured all regulations have been met. Facility was granted a fire clearance for the additional space from the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District on 8/6/2025. The classrooms were observed to have ample age-appropriate materials for the children\342\200\231s learning and play that were observed to be clean, properly stored and in proper working order. All toxins, cleaning products, medications, and hazardous materials were observed to be in inaccessible areas. The two (2) children\342\200\231s bathrooms were observed to be clean and in proper working order. There are separate staff bathrooms on site as well. All furniture was observed to be free from defects and in good repair. The facility does not transport children. Page 1 of 4 All transitional kindergarten (TK) and kindergarten children are picked up from their classrooms after school and walked over to the facility by a staff member. All other children walk over to the facility on their own. All children have access to clean drinking water in each classroom. There are multiple smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and first aid kits on site. There are no animals at the facility. The kitchen was observed to be clean, well maintained, and free from defects. All food on site is properly labeled and stored. Facility only provides snacks for the children. When children are present all day, the children will bring their own lunch. All food that will be brought from the children\342\200\231s home will be properly labeled and stored. All hazards and chemicals are kept separate from the food and made inaccessible to the children. The facility uses the elementary school playground space for their outdoor activities. The yard is fenced, and facility staff have full supervision when children are outside. There is plenty of shade and the play structure has ample cushion for extra safety. LPA did not observe any harmful or unattended bodies of water in or around the facility. The facility is operating within its licensed capacity and is in ratio. All staff working at the facility have obtained a criminal record clearance, exemption, or have transferred their clearances or exemption. The fire/disaster drill log is complete with the last drill logged 8/18/2025. A physical census of the children was taken and cross referenced with the sign-in and out log. All children have been signed in by facility staff. LPA observed all required postings are made visible by the facility entrance. LPA obtained a sample of the children\342\200\231s files, staff files, and the facility files. All files reviewed were complete. No deficiencies cited during LPA\342\200\231s inspection. Director 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. Within seven (7) days from the incident, facilities must submit the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624) to the Department. Page 2 of 4 Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed 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 . 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. LPA informed Director that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov . 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/ . 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. 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. Page 3 of 4 Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. 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 . Capacity increase and room addition has been approved. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Jeanette Gravelyn. Page 4 of 4