Routine inspection (multi-day)·June 13, 2025

On 6/13/2025 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Tyler Reyes and Portia Bowden conducted an unannounced Case Management - Annual Continuation LPAs met with Director Dr. Melita Ferguson and provided Entrance Checklist- Child Care Centers LIC 125. LPAs conducted a tour of the facility led by Director Dr. Melita. LPAs observed (1) infant supervised by ( 1) teacher. Hours of operation are Monday \342\200\223 Friday 7:45am- 4:45pm. The facility with licensing number 191670561 is allowed to care for AMBULATORY ONLY, PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AGES 2 - ENTRY KINDERGARTEN and licensing number 191609296 is allowed to care for INFANT CENTER WITH TODDLER OPTION 59 CAPACITY. INFANTS 0-18 MOS.: 12 CAPACITY. TODDLERS 18-30 MOS.: 47 CAPACITY. AMBULATORY ONLY. Both the preschool and infant programs are separated and do not co mingle. All required posted documents were observed upon entrance to the facility and throughout the classrooms. The facility has (2) infant rooms a classroom and napping room where care is provided. The following was observed during the tour of the facility: Infant classrooms were observed to be clean and in good repair. The floors were clean, and lighting was in operable condition. There were age-appropriate toys and equipment in each classroom. LPAs observed (5) cribs. LPAs observed a restroom in this classroom with two toilets and two sinks and a diaper changing table. Sign in/out sheets were reviewed for infant classroom. Parents sign in upon entrance to their child's classroom. Page 1 of 4 LPA observed a fire extinguisher indicated fully charged last serviced on 2/19/25. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated and are operable. The facility has central air and heating. Children have their own cubby in each classroom to store their belongings. Children are provided a napping mat for nap time. Bedding is provided and laundered by the program. Per Site Supervisor the isolation area is located in the office and a napping cot with a partition for privacy. General sanitation was observed. Restrooms are cleaned and disinfected. Diaper changing tables are cleaned and disinfected after each use. Families provide their own diapering supplies. Availability of indoor drinking water was observed in classrooms via a filtered water dispenser and disposable cups. Per Site Supervisor, Teachers assist children with the drinking water. Per results there was no action level at the facility. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Disinfectants and cleaning solutions are stored in locked cabinets in the classrooms. LPAs observed an operable carbon monoxide detector in the facility. The outdoor playground area was evaluated. The outdoor area is fully enclosed. There are three separate yards in the outdoor area. Two yards are used by the toddler classrooms and one yard is used by preschool classroom. Outdoor equipment is in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. All areas around or under high climbing equipment and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Availability of outdoor drinking water is provided via a water dispenser and disposable cups. Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed for completeness. Children's records contained all required documents and information. Staff records were reviewed. Files reviewed contained the required education requirements, proof of immunization from measles, pertussis and flu (or flu declination), LIC 9052, LIC 501, LIC 503 and LIC 9108. At least one staff had a valid pediatric first aid/cpr certification issued by the American Heart Association. All staff had a current mandated reporter certificate. Site Supervisor was reminded Mandated Reporter training and pediatric first aid/cpr shall be completed every two years. Page 2 of 4 Menus are posted monthly where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus are also provided directly to parents. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. Lead Testing conducted 9/24/2022 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 . Director 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 referred licensee Director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director and discussed the Child Care 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 Director 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. Page 3 of 4 Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) 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/ . Director 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. During the exit interview, the Director, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) \342\200\223 must remain posted for 30 days consecutive days . Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. Exit interview conducted and a copy of the report and appeal rights were provided to the Director Melita. No deficiencies cited. Page 4 of 4