Routine inspection (3-year)·July 9, 2025

On 07/09/2025 at 8:50 a.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Doris Whitmore met with Director Nina Yuli Mihara for the purpose of an unannounced three year required inspection for the Preschool program. LPA Whitmore toured the facility, all identified rooms per facility sketch were inspected. In the Summer Preschool operates Monday through Friday 7:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hours will be 7:30a.m. to 6:00p.m. in September 2025 Preschool is located on the property of Riviera United Methodist Church. At the time of the inspection there were 31 children and five teachers. LPA observed 2 classrooms for instruction. Classroom #1 is used for 2-year-olds, and Classroom #2 is used for ages 3 t& 4 years old. LPA observed sign/sign out sheets accurate in each classroom. Facility is operating within capacity limitations. A walk through of each classroom was conducted, classrooms were found to be clean and free from any potential hazards. LPA observed classrooms to have dramatic play, arts/crafts, reading and learning activities. Furniture in each classroom was found to be in good repair and age appropriate. There is adequate heating, lighting and ventilation. Drinking water is readily available for the children . Director states that the isolation area for sick students is located in the Director's office on a cot or mat. Napping equipment and bedding were inspected for good condition, appropriate storage and cleanliness. Preschool children nap in the classroom. The bathroom area was inspected, there are sufficient toilets and sinks to accommodate the campus capacity. Toilets flush properly, toilet and sinks are reachable by the children in care. Bathroom is clean and has adequate toilet paper and paper towels available. There is adequate lighting/ventilation in the bathroom. Preschool provides two snacks per day. Parents provide lunch for their children. Preschool does not provide Pg2 lunch. Cleaning supplies are out of reach to the children and is stored separately in a locked room. LPA observed snack menus posted on the board in the classrooms. LPA observed a small kitchen area in classroom #1. Kitchen is inaccessible to children and behind locked door for safety. The outdoor area was observed to be free of hazards, loose and sharp parts. LPA observed two gates around the playground. Equipment was inspected for safety. LPA observed a Fire Extinguisher, working Carbon Monoxide, Smoke Detector, and checked a fully First Aid. LPA reviewed a total of 10 children files with required documentation and seven teaching staff and the director files. All children files were complete. All required documentation was in the staff files. All staff were current on First Aid & CPR. All Mandated Training Certificates were current. 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 i nspectionprocess@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 . Licensee Nina Yuli Mihara 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. 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 ). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Nina Yuli Mihara and discussed the Child Care Pg3 Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee Nina Yuli Mihara 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. 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 PIN 22-02-CCP . 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/ . Licensee [or 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Nina Yuli Mihara