Routine inspection·June 5, 2025

On 6/5/2025 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Tyler Reyes and Portia Bowden conducted an unannounced Annual/Random at the above facility. 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 (17) preschool children and (5) infant children in care during inspection. 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. The facility has (4) classrooms where care is provided. LPAs observed Teacher child ratios, and staff names recorded. The following was observed during the tour of the facility: All preschool 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. Per Director, drinking water (water bottles) is provided to children with drinking cups. LPA observed cubbies/storage area for children to store their personal belongings. LPA observed a fire extinguisher indicated fully charged last serviced on 2/19/25. Page 1 of 4 First Aid kit was observed and inventoried. Appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, paper towels, and general sanitation. Disinfectants and cleaning solutions were observed to be inaccessible to children in care. LPAs observed an operable carbon monoxide and smoke detector in the facility. Napping equipment and bedding were inspected and found to be clean and in operable condition. Per Director, bedding sheets are washed once a week and as needed at the facility. The isolation area is located in main office near the entrance of the facility. Per Director, no children require medication. Per Director, the facility does not administer any medication. If a child requires medication, the parent/guardian will administer the medication. LPAs toured the outdoor play area. The designated preschool outdoor area was observed to have age-appropriate toys and materials for children and free of loose, sharp, and/or pointed parts. LPAs observed required cushioning under climbing structure to absorb a fall. LPAs observed water jug with cups.. LPAs observed required shade in the outdoor area and there are no large bodies of water on the premises. LPAs observed in the outdoor area wooden door with missing bottom piece. The broken bottom piece of the door exposed wooden splinters which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. Near the broken door was an unused water fountain with stagnant polluted water. The stagnant and polluted water poses a potential health and safety risk to children LPAs observed the kitchen area, food preparation area, and food storage area to be clean and free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. LPAs observed refrigerator to be clean and in operable condition. During the inspection, children present was observed to be treated with dignity and respect, observed to be receiving safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment, and free from corporal and/or unusual punishment. LPAs observed required posted documentation which included, Facility License, LIC610- Emergency Disaster Plan, Publication (PUB) 393- Notification of Parent Rights, PUB 269- Child Passenger Restraint System, LIC 613A- Notification of Personal Rights and Lunch/Snack Menus. All documents were observed in the lobby area at the entrance of the facility. Page 2 of 4 LPA observed Sign in/out sheets, LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness, Daily Activity Schedule, and Verification of Disaster and Fire Drills. Last drill was conducted on April 2025. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed for LIC 613A- Personal Rights, Admission Agreement, Immunization Records, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 701- Physician\342\200\231s Report, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 995A Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Rights. All records were observed to be complete. Staff records were reviewed for approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification, staff qualifications, LIC 508-Criminal Record Statement, LIC 503- Health Screening Report, LIC 9052- Employee Rights, Proof of immunizations against measles, pertussis and influenza or influenza declination, TB clearance or risk assessment, and LIC 9108- Statement of Child and Mandated Reporter Training Certificate. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. Staff 1 (S1) did have a Mandated Reporter Training Certificate Readily which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. 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 Page 3 of 4 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. 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Exit interview conducted and Appeal Rights provided with Director. Please see attached LIC 809-D for citations. (2) Type B\342\200\231s was issued. Page 4 of 4