Routine inspection·August 27, 2025

On 8/27/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lilli Babcock conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Director, Lea Lippincott , who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. This facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 75 children and operates Monday \342\200\223 Friday from 7:00 AM \342\200\223 6:00 PM. Per the Director there are 64 children enrolled. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The following staff were present during this inspection: Room 3 (Purple Room): Two staff with 18 children; Room 2 (Red Room): Two Staff with 9 children; Room 4 (Green Room): One Staff with 10 children; and Room 5 (TK)): Two Staff with 20 children. Director states the Yellow Room (Room 1) is not currently being used due to low enrollment. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded. LPA confirmed all staff present have obtained a criminal record clearance. All children were observed to be under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. The licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. LPA observed the facility to be clean, sanitary and in good repair. Furniture and equipment were inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All indoor classrooms were inspected Page 1 of 5 to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. Napping equipment (cots) and bedding were inspected for good condition, appropriate storage, and cleanliness. Children take their bedding home to wash weekly. Storage for children's belongings were inspected. All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. At this time, the office is used as an isolation area. Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill and staff are ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness are not being accepted. Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. The facility provides AM snack and PM snack. Children bring their own lunches. All kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All food is protected from contamination, and LPA inspected that any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Children bring water bottles from home and water bottles are refilled as needed. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to children. Per Director, poisons are stored in the facility garage and locked with a key lock. LPA observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the facility to be operable on this day. Outdoor playground 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 woodchips to absorb a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Page 2 of 5 Currently the facility uses the ProCare App for child sign in/out. LPA reviewed Disaster Drill log. Last drill was conducted on 5/24/25. Staff Records were reviewed. LPA observed all 6 staff files reviewed were missing current Mandated Reporter training certificates and Staff #4 was missing proof of measles immunization and Staff #6 was missing proof of measles and pertussis immunizations. Verification of staff CPR/First Aid documentation was reviewed. Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. Children\342\200\231s files reviewed contain information including, but not limited to the following: Name, address and telephone number of the child's authorized representative and of relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary. Director states the lead exceedance on the kitchen faucet has been retested and the facility is awaiting the results of the testing at this time. 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 . Facility representative 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. Page 3 of 5 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 21-21.1- CCP). PIN 21-21.1-CCP. PIN 22-05-CCP LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . 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. Page 4 of 5 Based on the LPA observations and records reviewed, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code od Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children\342\200\231s health and safety. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee facility representative Lea Lippincott. Page 5 of 5