Routine inspection·April 2, 2025

On 4/2/25 at 9:45am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stephanie Li conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with Director Emily Quintero, who led LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool license. The facility shares a campus with an adult elder care program. The program currently has 94 children enrolled. Census was taken. There were 52 infants, 9 teachers, and 8 parent volunteers. The program is a half day program from 8:30-11:30 with extended options and hours. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8:30am-3:3 0 pm . All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The preschool facility consists of 4 classrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 3 playgrounds. The following was observed: Purple door room had 15 children and 3 staff, Yellow door room had 14 children and 2 staff, red door room had 11 children and 2 staff, Blue door room had 12 children and 2 staff. Staff names were recorded. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. All children were observed to be under active/visual supervision of a teacher during the tour. Licensing staff observed disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children were not accessible to children. Classroom furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All floors are clean and safe. Children do not nap at the facility as they are a half day program. Storage for children's belongings were inspected. All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. First Aid supplies are available and complete. The office is used as the sick area for an ill child to rest. There is a staff bathroom available near the office for an ill child to use. Page 1 of 4 Drinking water is available and provided through Brita filters. Snack and lunches is provided by parents from home. Facility keeps additional snack on site in case children are still hungry or parents forget to pack enough food. Licensing staff observed some required forms/publications to be posted by the front office windows. LPA observed the facility license in the office and advised Director to post in front window, visible to parents. LPA provided Car Seat PUB for posting. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents. Licensing staff observed the required 2A10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 9/12/2024 on service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide and smoke detector that meets statutory requirements. Director stated there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises. The last Disaster drill was conducted in 2/18/25. Licensing staff observed the outdoor play area. The playgrounds equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. LPA observed the outer fencing gate leading to the parking lot is under the required 4 feet fence requirement. LPA advised for maintenance to lift the gate by adjusting the gate brackets and add a bottom gate gap filler. Per Director, she will have the maintenance person adjust the gate door and fill the gap with something. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Drinking water is readily available outdoors. Sign in and out sheets are kept in each of the classrooms and were checked for parents full signature. Children’s roster was available for review. Staff records and children’s records were reviewed and documented on LIC857 and LIC859. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. Page 2 of 4 Incidental Medical Services (IMS) is currently being provided. 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 Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at http://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforescources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resoucrces/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed applicant/licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at http://www/cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Facility 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. 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 . Page 3 of 4 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 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). The facility has completed lead testing 9/2022 and have corrected all exceedances. LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. Teacher 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. At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued today. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Exit interview conducted, report was reviewed, and appeal rights were given to Director Emily Quintero. Page 4 of 4