Routine inspection·June 4, 2025

On 6/4/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carol Heath conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection at the facility. Upon arrival, LPA was greeted by Site Supervisor Belinda Tackett and granted access to the premises. The inspection was conducted in accordance with the facility sketch, with Belinda accompanying the tour. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 7:45 AM to 5:15 PM. At the time of inspection, LPA observed 15 children in care and two staff members providing supervision. The facility consists of one classroom, one staff bathroom, a staff office, one children's bathroom, a kitchen, and an outdoor play area. There is a playground waiver posted it. LPA verified that the facility is maintaining the required staff-to-child ratio and providing appropriate care and supervision. The children's needs were being met. Furniture and equipment were inspected and found to be age-appropriate and in good repair. Heating, lighting, ventilation, and working telephone service were all observed to be in satisfactory condition. Individual storage was available for children\342\200\231s belongings. Children have access to drinking water through individual water bottles and a water fountain on the playground. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found operable. A complete First Aid kit was available and properly stocked. A washer and dryer are located in the classroom for laundering napping materials, and the dryer is secured with a safety latch and a safety gate. Trash cans have tight-fitting lids. Staff are responsible for feeding and cleaning the tank. Naptime is scheduled from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Children nap on individual cots, and bedding is cleaned weekly on Fridays. The facility has a clean, well-maintained kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, freezer, and microwave. Meals are provided through the school cafeteria for children enrolled in the food program. The facility offers a morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack. Food allergies are posted in the kitchen and maintained in children's records. All cleaning products and chemicals are stored separately from food and kept in the staff bathroom behind a safety gate. The facility does not use sharp knives\342\200\224only plastic knives are used for food preparation. Food preparation and storage areas are clean and free of debris. Menus are posted one week in advance and are accessible to parents. Daily activity schedules, including meal and snack times, are also displayed. Children are allowed to bring food from home if desired. Emergency drills are conducted at least every six months. The most recent drill was completed and documented on June 1, 2025, at 10:33 AM. Bathroom Facilities: The children's bathroom contains one toilet and one sink, both age-appropriate and in good working condition. Sufficient supplies of toilet paper, liquid hand soap, and paper towels were observed. The bathroom is cleaned and restocked daily by on-site staff. Additionally, there is a separate staff bathroom with one toilet and one sink, which may be used by children if needed. A review of the medication policy confirmed that prescription medications are administered only with written parental authorization. Medications are dispensed by designated teaching staff and must be stored in their original containers, labeled appropriately. All medicines are stored securely in a locked container inside the staff office, inaccessible to children. At this time, no children are currently on medication. Children are screened for illness upon arrival using a no-touch thermometer and a general wellness check. In the event of illness, the isolation area is located at the back of the classroom, where a staff member remains with the child until the parent arrives. No children currently require Incidental Medical Services (IMS). The facility does not provide transportation for children in care. The facility completed required lead testing of drinking water on April 5, 2023. A copy of the results was provided to LPA Ali, and the facility passed the test. Children are provided access to safe drinking water through individual bottles filled with tap water. The outdoor play area was inspected and found to be clean, well-maintained, and free of hazards such as loose or sharp objects. All play equipment is in good repair, age-appropriate, and includes adequate cushioning material to help prevent injury. The playgrounds are shared on a rotational basis with other facilities on campus, and the facility holds an approved waiver for shared use. The four designated play areas are as follows: Play Yard #1: Large, anchored play structure with a slide, Play Yard #2: Tricycle riding track, Play Yard #3: Smaller anchored play equipment set in sand, and Play Yard #4: Not currently accessible. Two areas of the playground contain drainage covers designed to prevent flooding during rain. The playground is fully enclosed with secure fencing, and no bodies of water were observed. Shaded areas are available for children to rest, and 100% supervision is maintained during outdoor play. Records/Documentation: LPA reviewed with the facility representative the LIC 311A, records to be maintained at the facility, for the child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and parent board. The following general information was discussed during this inspection: \302\267 Immunization Requirements: \302\2471596.7995 (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. \302\267 *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. \302\267 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 \302\267 ** 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 \302\267 **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. \302\267 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. \302\267 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. \302\267 For the following scenarios use the below un-bolded language: \342\200\242 CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND IS IN THE PROCESS OF REMEDIATING LEAD EXCEEDANCES, or \342\200\242 CCC COMPLETED SAMPLING BUT THE TEST RESULTS ARE NOT YET AVAILABLE, or \342\200\242 CCC DID NOT COMPLETE TESTING PRIOR TO THEIR DEADLINE, or \342\200\242 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. \302\267 Incidental Medical Services (IMS) - IF THERE IS NO CHILD AT THE FACILITY THAT CURRENTLY NEEDS IMS, USE AS FOLLOWS: 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/ . \302\267 MyChildCarePlan.org \342\200\223 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. \302\267 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 are being cited at this time; the facility complies with Title 22 Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Supervisor, Belinda Tackett.