Routine inspection·September 22, 2025

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Alicia Mooberry conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection on this date. This facility is currently licensed for capacity of 20 children age 3 until entry into kindergarten . LPA met with Stephanie Garcia, Teacher and Sara Bray, Instructional Aid. Facility is located in a single bungalow 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 toured the facility both indoors and outdoors. Raquel Osuna, arrived at 9:30am. LPA observed there is a total of 14 children and three staff present. LPA reviewed the required postings on bulletin board by classroom entrance. LPA discussed waivers for use of shared out door play yard, use of play equipment, use of elementary bathrooms, and use of Assistant for supervision. LPA observed furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair free of loose and sharp parts. LPA observed 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's name easily available for children in care. Staff confirmed that children bring their own water bottle from home. Additional water bottles are available. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, area safety and sanitation. LPA observed one toilet and one sink in the bathroom and an additional bathroom and sink in TK classroom, if needed. Staff supervise children when taken to the bathroom in TK room. A first aid kit is kept in a backpack hanging by the bathroom and was inventoried for supplies . Carbon monoxide was tested but not functioning, posing a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. Smoke detectors are present in the facility. Fire extinguishers have been serviced on 07/30/25. ------Report Continues Page 1 Disaster and fire drill log was posted and last drill was conducted on 9/16/25. Snack menus were reviewed. Facility is provided AM and PM snack provided by the elementary school cafeteria. School cafeteria was inspected. Outdoor equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. LPAs observed concrete basketball court used by children. LPAs observed large play ground structure in good repair with wood chips below to absorb fall. Play yard is shared with Kindergarten class and waiver is posted for staggered play time. Required shade and fencing were inspected. Staff was reminded that the children need to be within the direct care and supervision, including visual supervision of the teacher(s) at all times. The children have access to their water bottles for outside play. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water; no bodies of water or hazards observed. All staff and employees have obtained a criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption as a condition of employment with the Bellflower Unified School District. 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 process was evaluated. The facility has an electronic sign in and out policy. 14 out of 14 children were signed in at time of inspection. Children\342\200\231s Records were not reviewed. Bellflower USD keeps confidential files for children in Admin office which includes Physician Report, Immunization Records, and TB risk assessment. Per Director, staff files are also kept in office. LPA will review files at a later time. 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 Pediatric CPR/1st Aid certification 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 confidential files be available at a centralized location. Page 2--- Report Continues There are no children that are requiring medications. 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 The facility representative was reminded 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. The fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC must be serviced annually or as often as necessary. Carbon Monoxide detector was tested and did not function during inspection which poses a potential risk to health and safety of children in care. Change of Director should be reporter to the department within 10 days. LPA advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and to licensing in a timely manner. 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. Lead testing was completed on 9/17/25, pending results. There is one B deficiencies cited today as a result of this inspection. 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 Osuna.