Routine inspection·March 27, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joshua Ortega and Claudia Kam conducted an unannounced inspection. LPA met with Director Blanca Aldrete who guided analyst on tour of the facility at 9:30am. Facility operation hours are Monday to Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. LPAs inspected all 4 classrooms. There was 49 children present with 11 staff. Facility was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, and ventilation. Teacher/child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher at all times. The following was observed during the tour of the facility: Children's roster was reviewed and is current. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed to ensure that the children present were signed in. Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on 03/7/25. LPAs observed required licensing documents posted on bulletin board. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. LPAs observed material and equipment in the class room to be free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilat0ion were evaluated and are operable. Children have their own cubby to store their belongings. Per Lead teacher, the isolation area is located in the office. General sanitation was observed. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were PAGE 1 inaccessible to children. Currently one child is enrolled requires the use of medication. LPA's observed Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms t be in working conditions. First Aid supplies were observed in the classroom. There is a shared bathroom with 2 age-appropriate sinks and 3 toilets. All were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, safety, and sanitation. LPAs observed the classroom to have a quiet corner, reading corner, dramatic play corner, and a craft and science area. All classrooms were observed to have cubbies with wooden toys, puzzles, books, and other appropriate toys to be clean and free of hazards at time of inspection. LPAs observed carpets and age-appropriate tables and chairs in classroom. LPAs observed red backpacks for first aid kept at the entry and exit of the facility. First Aid supplies were inventoried and were found to be in compliance with regulation. Menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted. LPAs observed that water is readily available indoors via a water jug. The water jug is filled using filtered water from the kitchen sink. Facility provides breakfast, lunch and pm snack. All food items delivered daily to the facility by IILA Services. All kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Food and snack items are properly stored. Outdoor play equipment was observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around and/or under climbing equipment have cushioning material to absorb a fall. The outdoor area had adequate shade. LPAs observed that water is readily available outdoors via a water jug. The supervisor states that there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPAs did not observe any bodies of water during this visit. Teacher states there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. All individuals present have obtained a criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. Children's Records were reviewed and are complete. (page 2 of 4) LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Program Director Lupe Granados. PAGE 4 OF 4 Mandatory Forms for the children\342\200\231s files and staff files, requirements for fire drills, earthquake drills and documentation were discussed. Role and responsibilities of being a Mandated Reporter were reviewed. The Director was advised how to access forms and Regulations online at www.ccld.ca.gov . to ensure the most current information regarding regulations for all those who assists in providing care at the facility. The following were discussed with the Teacher: The fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC must be serviced annually or as often as necessary. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors should be checked, and batteries replaced as needed. Changes should be reported to the Department as soon as they occur such as construction, remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from your location. The Director was also advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and to CCLD within the time frame specified by the regulation. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. 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 3 of 3)