Routine inspection (3-year)·October 15, 2025

On 10/15/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Judy Laureano conducted an unannounced 3 Year Required Inspection at the above-mentioned facility. LPA was greeted by Lead Educator Trina Marquertia who lead LPA on a tour. Per Lead Educator, Director Ashley Barstis was off site and will arrive shortly. Director arrived at facility shortly to continue with the inspection. Facility operates Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. LPA toured the classroom and outdoor yard. LPA observed 35 children and 9 staff members providing care and supervision. Facility is licensed to care for children ages 2 years until entry into First Grade for an overall max capacity of 43 children. LPA verified that all adults present in the facility have obtained criminal record clearances and are associated to the facility. Staff was observed operating within proper ratios. Classrooms were observed and inspected. Classrooms were observed to have fine and gross motor activities centers. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Facility is open to enroll children that might need incidental medical services. Medication, if needed, is stored in the top cabinet in the children\342\200\231s bathroom, inaccessible to the children in care. LPA reminded facility to ensure that all medication is stored with all necessary LIC forms. All prescription and nonprescription medication shall be centrally stored in accordance with the following requirements: medication shall be kept in a safe place inaccessible to the children in care and each container shall have an unaltered label. LPA observed two emergency bag packs in the indoor classroom and the earthquake kit bin located in the outdoor space. Page 2 Teachers are responsible for the day-to-day cleaning. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other hazardous items are stored in the kitchen area; kitchen areas is OFF LIMITS to the children in care. Director confirmed facility (building) has a designated custodial staff that cleans and disinfects after hours. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. The facility provides meals and snacks. Copies of the menus as served shall be dated and kept on file for at least 30 days. Menus shall be made available for review by the child's authorized representative and the Department upon request. Per director, menus are provided to families via Brightwheel application. LPA observed food preparation area and food storage area. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Water is readily available to children in care . LPA observed all toilets and hand washing facilities. LPA observed toilets and sinks to accommodate the facility\342\200\231s capacity. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Parent board was observed with all necessary posting in the facility\342\200\231s lobby. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises . There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premise s. Facility was observed with a centralized sprinkler system and fire alarm. Working fire extinguishers and carbon monoxide detector were observed in the space. All electrical outlets were observed to be covered. Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed childcare facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have received a criminal record clearance or exemption. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained during today\342\200\231s inspections. Page 3 At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. Per director, all staff is trained in Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid. LPA discussed the importance of making sure all Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid training is EMSA approved. LPA reviewed 3 staff files and observed files to be complete with all the necessary requirements such as Mandated Reporter Training certificate, educational qualifications and Health Screening. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed 6 files complete with immunization record and all necessary CCL documents. The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director\342\200\231s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. Facility uses an electronic sign in/out system; Brightwheel. LPA discussed the importance of ensuring the person who brings the child to , and removes the child from, the center shall sign in the child in/out. Director confirmed that hard copies of sign in/out sheets are available for LPA\342\200\231s review. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care and one teacher supervising no more than 6 children in the toddler classroom. 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 . 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. Page 4 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. 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/ . Facility representative Ashley Barstis was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. No deficiencies were cited during today\342\200\231s inspection in accordance to the California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1. Please see LIC 809D for reference. Upon on receipt of this report, the Director/Licensee shall post the Notice of Site Visit. The Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required, will result in an immediate $100 civil penalty. An exit interview was conducted, and report was reviewed with Interim Director Ashely Barstis.