Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On October 22, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Calloway made an unannounced inspection to the above facility for the purpose of conducting an Annual Random inspection. LPA met with facility representative who granted access. LPA and representative toured the facility inside and outside. LPA observed fifty-two (52) day-care children in active play and thirteen (13) staff. The facility is open from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Monday-Friday. There are half-day classes from 7:30-12:00 PM (Monday-Friday) with extended care option until 1:00 PM. All employees, 18 years and over have a Criminal Record Clearance (DOJ/FBI) and Child Abuse Central Index Clearance and are associated with the facility.
Physical Plant:
There are six clean and safe classrooms, the telephone service, heating, ventilation, and lighting are adequate. The daily schedule and activities were posted. There are cubbies for children's belongings that are labeled with their names and photos in each classroom. The furniture, books, equipment, toys, and materials were appropriately aged and in good condition. There were activity rugs inside the room for play. Representative stated that the rugs are cleaned once a semester or twice a year. The drinking water is available inside the classrooms in the form of water dispensers and labeled or disposable cups. Representative stated the cups are cleaned daily. The napping equipment are cots and there was enough for all children. Representative stated the bedding is stored separately and washed weekly. First Aid Kits were in each classroom. There is an Emergency Survival Kit kept in a building adjacent to the playground. Trash cans have secure lids
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The temperature inside the room was comfortable. Representative stated, the fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the day care center are all operable and were checked during the last fire inspection.
Bathrooms:
There are two bathrooms each with four toilets and one stall, and six handwashing sinks that are functioning properly and at the appropriate height. LPA did not observe any accessible hazards. There was soap, toilet paper, and paper towels available. The staff restrooms are in the hallway outside of the classroom and inside the church.
Kitchen:
There is a fully equipped kitchen for the staff only with refrigerator, freezer, and microwave. The kitchen was clean and there were no accessible hazards observed. The facility provides supplemental snacks. Parents provide snack and lunch. There are no menus posted. There is a confidential allergy list posted on the wall of each classroom. LPA did not observe the snacks, and the facility is not part of the food program. The facility does not provide milk only water. The chemicals and cleaning supplies are kept inside a locked closet in the main bathroom for the children.
Outside:
Outdoor play equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and is age appropriate. LPA observed a large play structure with three slides securely anchored in the ground with a canopy for shade and rubber chips as a cushioned surface. There is concrete, grass, and sandbox for active play. Representative stated the sand is cleaned daily. The playground was observed to be free of debris. Drinking water is available in the form of a portable water jug and disposable or labeled cups. Representative stated there are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA did not observe any. LPA observed three swing sets anchored, and five garden boxes secured, basketball hoops, soccer, and tables/benches for rest. There are five storage sheds that were locked. The fencing is wrought iron; chain linked with a privacy screen and was observed locked and is secure around the entire playground.
Other Review:
Children and staff files were reviewed. Current CPR/First Aid (expires: 8/2027). Staff did not have the Pediatric CPR. Transportation is not provided. Disaster Drills: Fire Drill was not conducted. Representative stated it is scheduled in November. Earthquake drill was not conducted.
Representative stated the last facility fire inspection was conducted: 9/2024. The child/parent roster was incomplete it did not have the physicians\342\200\231 names and phone numbers as required information. The staff/ child ratios were observed to be compliant; the sign in/out sheets were digital/electronic. Representative stated the children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive. There is a separate isolation area for ill children in the supervisor\342\200\231s office until the parent can pick up the child. Representative stated there are no children taking medication this year. A review of medication policy states that prescription medication is administered only with parent's written permission. The management staff administers medication and documents the dosage, date, and time on a log.
All medication is properly labeled and stored in its original container. LPA completed a staff interview with the representative. LPA reviewed LIC 125 form with the representative.
The following was discussed with the representative:
Facility representative was reminded to access the CCLD Licensing website at
www.ccld.ca.gov
. to obtain information about the most recent regulatory changes and the Quarterly Updates. All representatives are responsible for knowing the regulations when providing care. All employees should know their role and responsibilities of being a Mandated Reporter. Training is renewed every two years at: mandatedreporterca.com. All adults 18 years 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.
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/
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Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care
Centers that were constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for
drinking and food for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5 years after the date of the first test. For childcare 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). Or LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. Lead Poisoning: For more information, go to the California Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch\342\200\231s website at
www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb,or
call them at (510) 620-5600. Review PUB 515 for information and posting.
Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website, a
consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.
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unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov
or via fax (661) 202-3810 within seven days of reporting.
There are deficiencies cited during this inspection and Technical Violations. See LIC 809D pages and Technical Violations and Technical Advisories see LIC 9217 TV/TA pages attached to this report.
Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was read, a Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213), this report, and Appeal Rights were provided to Vivien Firta, Facility Representative. A Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for thirty (30) consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting will result in a $100 civil penalty.