Routine inspection·May 14, 2025

On 5/14/43 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Ashley Calderon and Tyler Reyes conducted an unannounced random/annual inspection. LPA met with Director Candace Manansala who allowed LPA's entrance into the facility. LPA's disclosed the purpose of todays inspection. This is a preschool program with a toddler component. The preschool program consists of three classrooms and the toddler component consists of three classrooms. The facility operates from Monday through Thursday 7:30AM to 5:30PM and Fridays 7:30Am to 3:00PM. LPA's observed 10 toddlers present and 28 preschool children. All staff present have a valid criminal record clearance and are associated to the facility. Facility was within teacher- children ratio(s). All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. The toddler component is physically separate from the preschool program and each component has their own entrance. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. The facility has central air and heating. Children have their own cubby to store their belongings. Children in both programs are provided with cots for napping. Per Director, bedding is washed at the facility, each classroom has a schedule wash day that occurs weekly. In the toddler component there is one restroom with one toilet, two portable potties, a diaper changing table and two sink. For the preschool program there are three restrooms with a total of 6 toilets and 5 sinks. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in all restrooms. General sanitation was observed in each restroom. (P1) Availability of indoor/ outdoor drinking water was observed in classrooms via portable water jug and cups. Facility gets water delivered from Sparkletts Co. The facility completed the lead testing in drinking water on 3/2/23. Disinfectants and cleaning solutions were observed in areas accessible to the children: Staff Lounge at 9:59am by LPA Calderon and Reyes in addition during the tour of room 114 bathroom at 10:21am had 3 products placed on the floor and laundry room was observed unlocked at 10:22am 2 cleaning solutions in the cabinets. Pictures taken, deficiency Type A cited. There are (0) children on medication in the toddler component and there are (5) preschool children who take medications. Room 116 has medications stored in classroom in a high to reach area that is inaccessible. There is a Nurse room that has a locked cabinet with stored mediations and this room is used as an isolation area for a child waiting to be picked up and there is a staff restroom for ill children to use next to the nurse's station as well. Records was reviewed for LIC9221 Administration of Medication records. Records for children were reviewed and found complete. Staff files were reviewed and 2 out 5 staff had expired Mandated Reporter Training certificates deficiency cited Type B and all other documentation's in files were in place. There was at least 1 staff (administrator ) with a valid Pediatric First Aid and CPR expires: . 2/2026 There is an operable carbon monoxide detector that was tested and found operable. Facility has a central fire / smoke alarm and get inspected by Cal Fire. Fire extinguishers are available throughout the facility and they were last serviced in August 2024. The outdoor playground areas were evaluated. The toddler component playground is physically separate from the preschool program playground. In both playgrounds, all areas around or under high climbing equipment and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in both playgrounds. LPA discussed the importance of keeping outdoor yard free of hazards. There are no pools or bodies of water at the facility. (P2) Menus are posted at least one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative posted in classrooms. LPA inspected the food preparation area. The facility provides breakfast, lunch and PM snack and is on Food Program. Parents sign in via an app and a QR code. Per Director, staff are notified via the app when a child is signed into the center. Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on 5/13/25. Food and snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. Food preparation areas were toured for safety, cleanliness and proper equipment. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. LPA inspected the food preparation area and facility is on a food program. The facility provides breakfast, lunch and PM snack. First Aid Kit/ supplies are available in each classroom and throughout the facility, consolation was provided on supplies needed in the kit like 1st Aid Manual. 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. 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 . (P3) This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication 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/ 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. Based on this information the following deficiencies on the LIC 809 D are being cited today 5/14/25, 1 Type A and 1 Type B . LPA Calderon and Reyes informed fa cility representative Candace Manansala that this report dated 5/14/25 document(s) (1) Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPAs Calderon and Reyes informed the f acility representative to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 5/14/25 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative Candace Manansala. (Pg 4/ End)