Routine inspection·September 3, 2025

On September 3, 2025, at 1:20 P.M., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joselito L. Del Mundo arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced Annual/Random inspection for the preschool license in accordance with the facility sketch. At 1:30 P.M., LPA met with the Acting School Director, Brooke Ratliff (S#1) and was granted access to the facility. Per, Brooke Ratliff, she started as Acting School Director from since December 2024 until May 2025. Based on records review and on Guardian, the acting school director was not associated with the facility and has not completed the fingerprint clearance. A tour of the facility was conducted. LPA did not observe preschool children in the classroom. The preschool classroom operates Monday to Friday, from 8:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. The school has a three-hour program. Per Director Ratliff, the school year starts on September 8, 2025. Indoor/Children\342\200\231s Area: The room is clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair; the entrance and exit doors of the classroom is kept free of obstructions; floors of the room have a surface that is safe and clean, teachers used spray bottles disinfectants to sanitize rooms, furniture/equipment is in good condition and is free of flies, other insects, and rodents; tables/chairs provided to meet children\342\200\231s needs. Per Brooke Ratliff , the rooms are being sanitized every day by the teacher aide and the maintenance personnel. Cleaning compounds are kept inside the cabinet in the bathroom for staff. All play equipment and materials used by children are age-appropriate, each child has an individual storage space (cubby, individually labelled with name ) for his/her clothing, personal belongings. There is a working telephone. Electrical outlets are inaccessible to children in care. Recalled and/or prohibited toys or play equipment were not observed on the premises. There are no window cords accessible to children. Pg 2 Water fountains are available at the play area. All materials and surfaces are toxic free. There is no fireplace in the facility. The center has an internal pull-down fire alarm system and 2-A:10-B:C type of fire extinguishers were observed. Carbon monoxide devices are in operable condition (tested at 3:09 P.M.) Restrooms: LPA inspected and observed two bathrooms inside the classroom. LPA also observed liquid soap, paper towel, toilet paper, and trash bins inside the bathroom. Water temperature is appropriate. The director\342\200\231s office is used as an isolation area for children who become ill while in care. The facility always maintains a comfortable temperature, first aid supplies (first aid manual/guide, bandages, scissors, tweezers). Per Director Ratcliff, sign in/out sheets will be completed daily. Smoking is prohibited on premises, no prohibited childcare items observed. Firearms/weapons are not allowed or stored on premises. There is no body of water on the premises. Per Director Ratliff, children do not nap in the classroom. Outdoor: The facility has one playground area for preschool children. The play area is made of sand and concrete and has a canopy covering the play equipment. Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair, and age appropriateness. The area was observed to be free of debris, free from hazard, holes, broken items, debris. Water fountain is available at the play area. No bodies of water were observed. Health Related Services: Per Director Ratliff, the facility does not provide medications for children in care. Children are inspected for illnesses (wellness policy) as they arrive. The director was advised that if medications are administered, they must send an Incidental Medical Services Plan to the Licensing Department. The administration of medications would be provided only with parent's written permission and a doctor's note. Facility was also advised that the medication must be properly labeled and stored in its original container. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Pg 3 Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm The Director stated that they were not providing transportation to preschool children. Parents drop them off at the center. Food Service: The facility only provides snacks. Staff/Personnel Records: Designation of Responsibility observed, immunization's, TB clearance, health screening, criminal record statement, statement acknowledging requirement to report suspected child abuse. The acting school director also does not have immunization records on file. Also, staff #2 does not have current mandated reporter training. The acting school director and the staff have current CPR/First Aid training. The acting school director was advised to send copies of the immunization records. Facility Records: Facility Roster for the previous year was provided , fire/disaster drills log was completed last March 7, 2025. Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty. The following were observed posted as required: facility license, Personal Rights (LIC613A), Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster (PUB 394), emergency disaster plan, earthquake preparedness checklist, and California Car Seat Law. Documents Provided and or Discussed: Forms and records to keep at the facility and IMS. Advisory/Other: First Aid kit boxes were observed with supplies readily available. LPA did not observe Sign in and out sheets due to the school year will start on September 9, 2025. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted. Fire/earthquake drills current. The facility has a daily schedule posted in the director\342\200\231s office. Pg 4 The Acting School Director was advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents . The Acting School Director was informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department (email address on the website: www.unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov ). A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of family day care home. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above. The Acting School Director was also reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, shall inspect the facility. Director shall permit the Department to inspect the facility, and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of child care center or regulations, also enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process Type A and Type B deficiencies were cited during this inspection. Each report (documenting a Type A citation) shall remain posted for 30 days along with the Notice of Site Visit (printed out during this inspection). In addition, all parents of currently enrolled children and any newly enrolled child for the following 12 months shall receive a copy of the report documenting a Type A Citation Pg 5 and sign form LIC 9224 acknowledging receipt. The Acting School Director is aware of the required forms for children's files and forms that shall be posted after licensure. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. The On Duty Worker is available for questions at (661) 202-3318 Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was discussed with Board Member Catie Alwaw. However, due to it being 5:00 P.M.,Caitie was unable to sign the report. A copy of the report was provided to Brooke Ratliff to give to Caitie for her signature. Notice of Site Visit and appeal rights were provided also to Brooke Ratliff.