Routine inspection·September 24, 2025

On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hanna Cha met with Director Shirley Telles and Director Christine Ward. The purpose of the visit was to conduct an unannounced Annual/Random inspection of the facility. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection to the Directors and toured the facility. LPA observed two Directors providing care and supervision to two preschool-aged children. The current days and hours of operation are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and optional extended care; 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Physical Plant/Indoor/Children\342\200\231s Area: The facility operates in three classrooms referred to as Classroom 1, Classroom 2, and Classroom 3. The facility is located on the grounds of First Presbyterian Church. The facility was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, good repair, telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation. LPA observed age-appropriate toys/equipment, books, and supplies for children. LPA observed individual cubbies labeled with children\342\200\231s names. Per Director, children do not nap at facility. Children are provided opportunities to rest if needed. LPA observed carbon monoxide detector in operable condition. All trash bins were observed to have tight fitting lids. Per LPA observation, cleaning compounds were stored in classroom cabinets, made inaccessible to children by a safety lock. The office (located down the hall to the right after classrooms) is used as an isolation area for children who become ill. LPA did not observe prohibited childcare items. LPA observed no fireplaces and wall heaters. LPA observed two exits doors in Classroom 1 and Classroom 2. The first exit door leads to the outdoor playground. The second exit door across the first exit door leads to the parking lot and have installed alarms that ring upon opening. All three classrooms are connected by doors. Bathroom: LPA observed bathroom (located down the hall to the right after the office) to be in safe and sanitary operating condition with no hazardous materials. LPA observed the two sinks and three toilets in operable condition. Toilet paper, paper towels, and soap were available to children. LPA observed a changing table maintained clean and in sanitary condition. LPA observed individually labeled bins with wipes and diapers for children in bathroom cabinet made inaccessible with a child safety lock. Food Preparation Area: Per Director, children bring own packed lunches from home. Lunches are individually labeled with children\342\200\231s names. The facility stores dry snacks and emergency packed foods in pantry area. LPA observed a mini refrigerator and microwave in pantry area to be in operable condition. Children are provided with bottled water and use personal bottles which are labeled. Outdoor/Children\342\200\231s Play Area: LPA inspected the outdoor play space for safety, cleanliness, good repair, age-appropriate toys/equipment, cushioned floors, and shady areas. The outdoor play area is enclosed with fencing. LPA observed a large play structure with sand flooring for safe falls. LPA observed a concrete area for bike riding. Pools/Spa/Bodies of Water: Per LPA observation, there are no pools, spas, or bodies of water on the premises. File Review: LPA reviewed one child file which contained all required information. LPA reviewed two Director files which included all required information. Director\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR/FA expires on 08/2026. Postings: LPA observed required postings as follows: Facility License, Personal Rights (LIC613A), Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster, Passenger Car Seat Law (PUB 269), and Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610) Other: Per Director, smoking is prohibited on the premises. Per Director, there are no firearms/weapons stored on premises. Per recorded documentation, Disaster drills last completed on 04/2025. Per Director, children and staff only drink from bottled water. Per Director, the facility is exempt from lead testing for water. Sign-in and sign-out sheets were observed to be completed. The facility utilizes Bright Wheel application to correspond with parents. 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 . Director 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. 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 21-21.1CCP). Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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/ . Director 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. During this investigation, LPA Cha did not observe any Title 22 deficiencies. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was printed and reviewed with the Director Christine Ward along with Appeal Rights.