Routine inspection (3-year)·September 12, 2025

On Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alicia Mooberry conducted an unannounced Required - 3 Year Inspection on this date. This facility is currently licensed for capacity of 20. Licensing staff met with Pamela Deras, Teacher. Facility is located on Bellflower USD elementary school campus. The program currently operates two part-time classes in the morning and afternoon. Morning class from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM and Afternoon class is 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM. LPA observed there is a total census of 8 children and two staff present. LPA toured the facility both indoors and outdoors. Raquel Ozuna, Supervisor arrived at 10:20 am. LPA reviewed the required postings on bulletin board by classroom entrance including waivers for use of shared out door play yard, use of play equipment, use of elementary bathrooms, and use of Assistant for supervision. The facility is made up of single bungalow. LPA observed furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. LPA observed child size tables and chairs, learning stations with dramatic play toys, art materials, and math manipulative toys available for children in care that is well maintained and free of loose and sharp parts. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. There were cubbies observed as storage for children's belongings. There is no napping equipment at the facility due to part time programs. LPA observed individual water bottles labeled with child names available for children in care. Children bring their own water bottle from home. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, area safety and sanitation. A first aid kit is kept in a backpack hanging by the entrance and was inventoried for supplies . Medications (if needed) stored in first aid backpack that meet Tittle 22 Regulation requirements. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors are present in the facility. Fire extinguishers were last serviced on 08/07/2025. Facility Representative was reminded to service Fire Extinguisher yearly. ----Page 1 - Report Continues Disaster and fire drill log was posted and last drill was conducted on 08/27/25 Outdoor equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. LPA observed metal climbing dome, swing set with two seats, and a large play structure with slide, monkey bars, and balance beam with wood chips under to absorb fall all well maintained. Required shade and fencing were inspected. LPA reminded staff, that the children need to be within the direct care and supervision, including visual supervision of the teacher(s) at all times. LPA observed that children have access to their own water bottles during outside play. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water; no bodies of water or hazards observed. Teacher-child ratios were observed and staff names recorded. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. Sign-in and out sheets and procedures were reviewed. All children present have been signed in with full legal signatures. Personal Rights of children were observed by LPA. As a condition of employment for Bellflower Unified School District, all staff have been fingerprint cleared. Per ECE Supervisor, confidential files for children and staff are kept in ECE Adm. Office and not available for review at facility. LPA reviewed available staff records inlcuding CPR card expires on 09/2026 for Staff 2. LPA discussed requirement of AB1207 training for all staff with ECE Supervisor, per ECE Supervisor they will confirm that the training provided by the district conforms to AB1207 Mandated Reported requirements. LPA discussed with ECE Supervisor that requirement of staff files to be made available for review during inspection, Technical assistant was provided and a Technical Violation assessed. Per ECE Supervisor, they are in the process of applying for a waiver to request staff and children's files be available at a centralized location. Report Continues - Page 2 of 3 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 . 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 Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over in the facility, 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 licensed facility. 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. LPA advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and to CCL within the time frame specified by the regulation. Facility representative 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. LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. The facility was found in compliance per Title 22 regulations, there will be no deficiencies cited on this date. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) \342\200\223 must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site inspection by a licensing representative. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative, Raquel Ozuna.