Routine inspection·October 10, 2025

On 10/10/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. Hollinger conducted an Unannounced, Annual Random Inspection at Early Childhood Mental Program. LPA met with Licensee Samantha Watson-Alvarado and Teacher/Program Manager Reniquea "Reni" Taylor and explained the purpose of today's inspection. Present during today's inspection were three (3) Teaching Staff and three (3) preschoolers . 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, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Indoor Space operates out in the outside area and inside one of the classroom known as the Comprehensive Therapeutic Preschool (CPT) which also operates under the Early Childhood Mental Health Program. 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. Drinking water is readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities via filter water provided by the facility and individual water bottles. The facility was observed to be in compliance with teacher to children ratio requirement during inspection. LPA toured and inspected the physical plant. 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. SEE LIC809C----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAGE 2 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 Licensee that all children should have 100% supervision when utilizing the bathroom. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair . The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks to children in care. The facility is equipped with a 4A80BC fire extinguisher located near the exit door and multiple 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 paper application for sign in/out procedures. A sample of three (3) Children's files and three (3) Staff files were reviewed. A copy of Children Roster's was obtained. The last documented fire and earthquake drill was conducted on 07/22/2025. 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 in October 2022 and is in accordance to PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Licensee 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. SEE LIC809C----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAGE 3 This facility does not provide Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. 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 Samantha Watson-Alvarado.