Routine inspection (3-year)·December 1, 2025

On 12/1/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dana Santiago conducted an unannounced Required Annual inspection of Sequoia Day Care (school age program). LPA met with Director, Natalie Rey and explained the purpose of today's inspection. Facility's operating days and hours are Monday - Friday from 7am-6pm in Portable Rooms 1 & 3. Program is located in the premises of Sequoia Elementary School. There is an active waiver on file for associating criminal record clearances of all Dianne Adair staff to Ayers Day Care Center. The physical plant was inspected. LPA toured the premises with the Director. Indoor space: The classrooms, restrooms, food storage areas and spaces accessible to children were inspected. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to the health and safety of children were stored in places inaccessible to them. Storage areas for poisons were locked and medications were kept in a safe place inaccessible to children. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Furniture and equipment were age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Restrooms for children were observed to be in safe, sanitary, and functioning condition. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazard. Foods and beverages were stored safely. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. LPA observed a working Fire extinguisher (3A-40-BC), Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. All materials and surfaces accessible to children appeared to be toxic free. Outdoor Space: Outdoor playground was inspected and observed to be fenced and safe. The play equipment and surface of the outdoor activity space was in safe condition and free of hazards. Areas around and under high climbing equipment and slides were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. There were no bodies of water observed. Drinking water is readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities. Page 2-------------------------- File Review : Electronic sign in system ProCare is used. All children were signed in and in compliance with the school age sign in/out procedures. A sample of Children and Staff files was taken for review. All files contained required documents. There was at least one staff present with current certification in Pediatric CPR and First Aid at the facility during inspection. 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 - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers 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 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.g ov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process . In the areas that were evaluated, no regulatory violations were observed . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Natalie Rey. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.