Routine inspection·July 7, 2025

On 07/07/2025 Licensing Program Analyst Isabel Ortega met with facility Director, Candace Monette and conducted an Annual-Random Inspection. LPA toured and inspected the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. Facility is licensed for a total of six classrooms for preschool care ages 2 to 6 years with a toddler component. At time of entry LPA observed 29 children in care and 10 Staff providing care and supervision. Facility operates Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed individual storage for children\342\200\231s belongings labeled with child\342\200\231s name. The classroom consists of filtered water with individual water bottles for children. (LPA observed water filtered water jugs and individual bottles in each classroom). Facility tested water for lead on 12/30/2022, results were under the 5.5 ppb allowable. Facility provides children with scheduled breakfast, lunch and one afternoon snack. Facility has extra snacks available when needed. Food was inspected, and are properly labeled, stored within expiration date. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. Toilets flush 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 of toiletries, sanitized and disinfected by staff and janitor daily. An isolation area was inspected, which takes place in the main office. Children are provided with individual mats. The blankets are provided by parents and stay on site for weekly wash and sheets are provided by facility and washed weekly. Facility has an Emergency Kit in the classroom and a thermometer. First Aid supplies, emergency food, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide were observed and in operable condition. The fire extinguisher is serviced yearly; LPA observed a white tag with serviced date on 4/08/2025. Trash cans with tight lids were observed. Cleaning supplies are out of reach of children, during inspection Facility removed chemicals from the kitchen area and relocated them to an off-limits area. Emergency Drills are conducted every six months, last drill was conducted and documented on 05/27/2025 at 9:15 a.m. Food allergies are noted in the classroom and are posted in the food preparation area. 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. During indoor and outdoor play children are provided with non-contaminated water, which was sampled, and results were under 5.5 ppb on 12/30/2022. There is adequate shade area for rest. The playground is well fenced all around, and no bodies of water observed in the outdoor play area. Small wadding blue pools were observed empty. Facility is aware to empty each wading pool after each use. During the inspection LPA observed adequate teacher child ratio in each classroom. Care and supervision were evaluated and determine to meet the basic needs of children. A review of the sign in/out sheets were conducted to verify the current census of children. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted accessible to parents. Children's records were reviewed for completeness. Health History, Emergency contact and Medical Exams, Immunization Records are all in the children's file. The facility roster was up to date and all staff have been fingerprinted and association to the designated license number. The Director is currently certified in Pediatric CPR/First Aid from American Red Cross which does not expires until 04/16/2027. The following Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm All staff are required to take the Mandated Reporter training every 2 years at www.mandatedreporterca.com . Childcare Provider Mandated Reporter (general/Child Care Provider/Exam) is dated 3/4/2024. Beginning on January 1, 2018, Assembly Bill 1207 (2015) requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. New employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be conducted at the following website www.mandatedreporterca.com . Director is aware all staff are mandated child abuse reporters and have the responsibility of reporting any suspected child abuse to the Child Abuse Hotline at (800) 540-4000. Upon hired date all staff are required to be immunized and show proof of immunization records according to Title 22 regulations. For additional information and forms visit our website at: www.cdss.ca.gov For updates on Community Care Licensing please visit the following website at: Childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/ Per Title 22 Regulations facility is complying, no deficiency will be issued today. An exit Interview was conducted with Director, Candance Monette. A copy of this Report, a Notice of Site Visit and appeal rights were provided on this day. A copy of this report must be made available to the public for 3 years. And the Notice of site visit shall be posted visible to parents for 30 days.