Routine inspection·May 21, 2025

On May 21, 2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Carol Heath and Crystal Ali conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection at the facility. Site Supervisor Marie Morris welcomed the LPAs and granted access for the inspection. The LPAs toured the facility alongside Marie, following the facility sketch. At the time of the visit, 8 children were present, supervised by the supervisor and two assistant teachers. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Staffing Ratio and Capacity: The facility includes one classroom, a staff restroom, a children's restroom, a small kitchen, and an outdoor play area. The teacher-to-child ratio was observed to comply, and children's care and supervision were found to be appropriate. Physical Environment: Furniture and equipment were age-appropriate and in good condition. Heating, lighting, ventilation, and telephone service were all operational. Parents/guardians properly maintain sign-in sheets. Each child has a designated storage space for personal items. Drinking water is accessible through personal water bottles and a playground fountain. Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and a fire extinguisher were present and functional, meeting Fire Marshal standards. A fully stocked First Aid kit and trash cans with tight-fitting lids were observed. Napping: Children nap on individual cots daily from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., and napping materials are cleaned weekly on Monday. Kitchen and Food Services: The kitchen was clean and equipped with a refrigerator, freezer, and microwave. The school cafeteria provides food for qualifying students. The facility supplies a morning snack, lunch, and an afternoon snack. Allergy lists are posted in the kitchen (on the refrigerator) and kept in each child’s file. LPAs observed staff preparing snacks while wearing gloves. All food preparation areas were clean and free of debris. Chemicals and cleaning supplies are stored separately in the staff restroom, secured by a safety gate. No knives were present; plastic utensils are used to prepare food. Menus are posted at least one week in advance and are available for parent review. The facility participates in a food program. Outside food is allowed for children who bring their own lunches. Emergency Preparedness: Emergency drills are conducted at least twice a year. The most recent drill occurred on 5/1/2025. Restrooms: The children’s restrooms contain age-appropriate toilets and sinks in good working order. The girls’ restroom has one functioning toilet and sink, and the boys’ restroom has the same. Both restrooms are stocked with toilet paper, hand soap, and paper towels. On-site staff clean and restock the restrooms regularly. Medication: A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with the parent’s permission. The facility teachers pass out medication. Medication is labeled correctly and stored in its original container. Currently, no children are on medication. Medication must be kept locked and inaccessible to children in the staff office. Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive with a no-touch thermometer and an overall wellness check. The isolation area is at the back of the classroom, away from the rest of the children, where a teacher will remain with the child until the parent comes. There are currently a child in care with IMS needs. Transportation: The facility does not provide transportation for the children. Lead Testing/Drinking Water : The facility's lead testing was completed on 4/5/23. A copy of the report was provided to LPA Heath. The facility passed the lead test. Outdoor Activity Space: The outdoor play area was inspected and observed to be free of hazards, loose, or sharp objects. Equipment was checked for safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. There is an approved waiver for the playgrounds. Four playground areas are shared on rotation with the other facilities on campus. Play yard#1 has large, anchored play equipment with a slide, play yard #2 has a tricycle track, play yard #3 has small play equipment that is anchored in sand, and play yard #4 is not accessible. Two areas in the playground have drainage covers for when it rains, due to the dip in the ground, to reduce flooding. The facility will continue to provide 100% supervision outside the playground. Children are provided with tap water via individual drinking bottles. There is an adequate shaded area for rest. The playground is well-fenced, all around, and no bodies of water were observed in the outdoor play area. Records/Documentation: LPAs reviewed with the facility representative the LIC 311A, records to be maintained at the facility, for the child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and parent board. All other records comply. The following general information was discussed during this inspection: · Immunization Requirements: §1596.7995 (a)(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a daycare center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. · *All Licensing reports are available for review online and are considered public information. Summary: Assembly Bill 2621 added Section 1596.819 to the Health and Safety Code, requiring the Department to post certain licensing information for CCCs and FCCHs on its public internet website. · Fingerprint clearances and transfers : Before working or volunteering in a licensed childcare facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review shall obtain a clearance or criminal record exemption. If a fingerprint clearance has been obtained through the Department, Licensee may request a transfer of a criminal record clearance from one state-licensed facility to another using form LIC 9184 · ** Senate Bill AB 633 - Child Care Facilities: Parent Notification Requirements Summary: This bill amends Health and Safety Code (HSC) sections 1596.859, 1596.8595, 1596.8895, and 1597.05 to improve the transparency of licensing records and to ensure that parents/guardians using a licensed childcare facility are aware of situations that present the greatest danger to children · **The Center Director advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation (call within 24 hours and submit a written report within 7 days) and on the form LIC624. The Center reminded to review updates/regulations as well as quarterly updates on the Department website. The "Notification of Parent's Rights" poster must be posted in an area of the center accessible to parents. The information regarding new legislation with regard to exemptions and parents' rights was also discussed. · Criminal Record Clearance - Child Care Centers Licensee [or 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. · Lead Testing – 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. · For the following scenarios use the below un-bolded language: • CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND IS IN THE PROCESS OF REMEDIATING LEAD EXCEEDANCES, or • CCC COMPLETED SAMPLING BUT THE TEST RESULTS ARE NOT YET AVAILABLE, or • CCC DID NOT COMPLETE TESTING PRIOR TO THEIR DEADLINE, or • CCC TESTING DEADLINE HAS NOT PAST LPA referred licensee [or facility representative] to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. · Incidental Medical Services (IMS) - Child Care Centers IF A FACILITY IS CURRENTLY PROVIDING IMS, USE AS FOLLOWS: This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, 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-carecenters/ . · MyChildCarePlan.org – Centers and Family Child Care Homes Licensee [or 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. · Notice of Site Visit - Centers and Family Child Care Homes A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. No deficiencies cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and Health & Safety codes. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Supervisor, Maria Morris.