Routine inspection·July 24, 2025

On 07/24/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Justeene Tamayo arrived at the facility to conduct an Annual Random Inspection. LPA met with Lead Teacher Miranda Shea and permitted to enter the facility. Lead Teacher guided LPA on a tour of the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. During the inspection, LPA observed 7 preschool age children and 1 Lead Teacher and one minor volunteer providing care and supervision. Facility operates Monday through Thursday from 7:30am to 5pm. On Fridays the facility is open form 7:30am-12:30pm. There are no IMS children enrolled. Plant Space: Facility consists of two pre-school classrooms, one staff office (kitchenette inside staff office), one staff bathroom, one children\342\200\231s bathroom, sanctuary, two additional rooms (one used for napping) and one large outdoor play area. Indoor Activity Space: Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed sign-in sheets completed by each parent/guardian per requirements. LPA observed individual storage for children's belongings. The children bring their personal water bottles to the facility. An isolation area is the napping area with a staff supervising until parent arrives. Napping: Children are provided napping Monday-Thursday. Facility provides napping materials. Children bring their own blankets and wash them at home once a week. Restroom: Pre-school bathroom is a shared bathroom for boys and girls. Age-appropriate sinks (2) and toilets (2) were inspected for availability and good repair. Toilets flushed properly; toilet and sinks are reachable by the children. There is a staff bathroom is next door. It has one toilet, one urinal, and one sink. Toilets flushed properly; toilet and sinks are reachable by the children. Each restroom has adequate toilet paper, hand soap, and paper towels available. Restrooms are cleaned, restocked with toiletries, and sanitized by on-site staff. Fire Safety: One first aid kit is store in the staff office top cabinet next to refrigerator. Emergency Drills are conducted at least every six months and the last drills were conducted and documented for earthquake drill on 07/24/2025 for the Fire and Earthquake Drills. LPA observed a 2A10BC fire extinguisher in operable condition and labeled in green. Menus: Menus are posted. Site supervisor stated that they only provide morning and afternoon snacks (9am and 4pm) for the children. The children bring their own lunches and are storage in their own lunch boxes in their cubbies and have child name on lunch pail. Food allergies are noted in child file and are posted in the classroom and refrigerator. There are two children with food allergies. Records/Documentation: Children's records were reviewed and observed to be in compliance. Health History, Emergency contact, ID and consent, and Medical Exams; Immunization Records are all in the children's file. Personnel records were reviewed for completeness. Lead Teacher is currently certified in Pediatric CPR/First Aid, expires until 04/05/2027. Lead Teacher mandated reporter training expires on 10/08/2025. During file review, Lead teacher was missing proof of pertussis and measles. Volunteer was missing proof of pertussis, measles, and tuberculosis. Facility has been cited a Type B Citation. Please see LIC809-D for deficiency page. During file review of the children's files, children #1, 2, 3, and 7 were missing LIC701, Physician Report. Facility has been cited a Type B Citation. Please see LIC809-D for deficiency page. Criminal Record Clearance - Child Care Centers Facility representative 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. Medication: Facility does provide medication when needed for one child, EpiPen and albuterol that is locked up in staff office. Transportation: School does not provide transportation for the preschool children. Outdoor Activity Space: The outdoor play area was inspected and observed to be free of hazards, loose, or sharp objects. Equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. Climbing structures and other play equipment were found to be securely anchored with adequate, resilient cushioning material underneath and around the perimeter. There is a locked shed in play yard for storage. Children are provided filtered water in their individual drinking bottles during outdoor play. There is adequate shaded area for rest. The sand areas of the playground are cleaned every morning by staff before children arrive to the school. The playground is well-fenced, all around and no bodies of water were observed in the outdoor play area. Parent Board: Facility maintains an adequate teacher-child ratio. Care and supervision were evaluated and determined basic needs of children are appropriate and are being met. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted accessible to parents. Lead Testing \342\200\223 Child Care Centers (CCC) CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: 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 21-21.1-CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Safe Sleep - Child Care Centers LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative 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 facility representative 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) - Child Care Centers Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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/ . PIN 22-05-CCP . MyChildCarePlan.org \342\200\223 Child Care Centers Facility representative 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 . There are deficiencies cited today. Two Type B citations and Two Technical Violations were given in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes. An exit interview was conducted with Lead Teacher Miranda Shea, and a copy of this Report, a Notice of Site Visit, and Appeal Rights were provided on this day.