Routine inspection (3-year)·September 25, 2025

On 09/25/2025 at approximately 01:00pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jamel Maiwandi conducted an unannounced required 3-year annual inspection and met with Director Lily Gupta and explained the purpose of the visit. Hours of operation are from 6:15am-6:30pm Monday to Friday. There is 1 school-age classroom located in the facility (#1) with 18 children and 2 staff present, with 23 children enrolled as per director. All staff members present received criminal record clearance from the California Department of Social Services. The facility is within its capacity limits and ratios for today’s visit. LPA observed that all required documents, such as the facility license, notification of parents’ rights, personal rights, car seat laws, emergency disaster plan, and daily activities schedule, were displayed and visible to the public. The most recent emergency disaster drill was conducted on 9/19/2025, and LPA observed that it was documented. LPA reminded the director that emergency disaster drills must be conducted every 6 months. The facility was observed to have a first aid kit in each classroom, functioning combined smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector, and two fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguishers in the school-age classroom and preschool classroom. LPA inspected the indoor and outdoor areas to identify health and safety hazards. The facility was clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, and other items that could pose a danger were stored in areas inaccessible to the children. All accessible cabinets and drawers in the classrooms were found to be free of hazardous materials or poisons. The facility does not administer any prescribed medications. Continues on 809-C Page 2 LPA observed that the school-age classroom had age-appropriate toys, furniture, educational materials, and designated storage space for each child. Electrical outlets were fitted with child safety covers to prevent children's access. The bathrooms were clean, fully operational, and equipped with suitable toileting equipment and sanitation products. The outdoor playground has a fence that is at least four feet tall. The play equipment is in good condition and does not have sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The areas around and under climbing equipment, swings, and slides are cushioned with gravel padding. There are no pools, spas, or bodies of water located on the property. The facility currently provides morning and afternoon snacks and lunch for the children in care. Menus are displayed in the facility. LPA reviewed the files of five school-age children and verified that their emergency contact and medical information were complete. LPA reviewed five staff files and confirmed that all required forms were present. LPA reminded director to ensure staff have updated qualifications and trainings at all times. 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. 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. Continues on 809-C Page 3 LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed director of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Incidental Medical Services-IMS policy was discussed. 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/ . 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 No deficiencies were issued today during LPAs visit. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Lily Gupta.