Routine inspection (3-year)·October 14, 2025

On 10/14/2025 at 07:35 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elicia Calvillo conducted an unannounced 3 Year Annual Required Inspection. Facility is located on the Van Gogh Charter Elementary Campus at 17160 Van Gogh Street, Granada Hills, CA 91344. LPA identified self and met with Jacob Quiroz, Teacher. Shortly after, Aneliane Mendez, Director arrived at the facility. LPA identified reason for visit and provided Entrance Checklist -Child Care Centers (LIC 125) to help facilitate the inspection. At 08:15AM, Aneliane Mendez, Director allowed entry into the facility and provided LPA a guided tour of inside and outside of the facility. There were no children present. The facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 70, per Director they currently have 32 enrolled. The facility\342\200\231s hours of operation are currently Monday through Friday from 06:30 AM to 08:30 AM, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 02:00 PM to 06:30PM and Tuesday 01:00PM to 06:30PM. Required postings were observed posted in the Adventure Classroom. The YMCA Bungalow facility is made up of 2 classrooms: Discovery Classroom Transitional Kindergarten to First Grade, 4 year olds to 6 year olds, 1 staff for 14 children and Adventure Classroom Second Grade to Fifth Grade, 7 year olds to 11 year olds, with 1 staff for 14 children. Beginning at 08:30 AM, LPA observed the following in the Discovery and Adventure Classrooms. The furniture, toys, and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and were in good repair. There were cubbies used for each child to store their belongings. Drinking water was readily available with the use of PAGE 1 of 4 Brita Water Filtered water is provided. The restroom(s) were inspected for safety and sanitation. There were age-appropriate sinks and toilets located in each classroom and there was available water from the sinks, water temperature was appropriate, toilet paper was provided. There is telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated for safety and comfort. LPA observed a first aid kits in hanging near the door of the classrooms were inventoried for necessary supplies . LPA observed a device near a bookshelf, per Director it is a carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed smoke detector on the wall above the closet. Disaster drill log was available, and the last disaster drill was conducted on 09/29/2025. Per Director, isolation area for sick children is for the child to lay down on a mat away from other children to wait for their parent to pick them up. Hazardous items including poisonous cleaning compounds were stored inaccessible to children. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored in locked cabinet inside the Adventure Classroom restroom. LPA did observe the kitchen nook / food preparation area, per Director they provide daily afternoon snacks and when the Elementary is closed the parents will provide meals. LPA reminded Director that the meals from home need to be labeled with the child\342\200\231s name and stored properly. Beginning at 09:00 AM, LPA toured the outdoor play area and observed playground equipment in safe conditions, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts, in good repair and age appropriate. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Per Director, children have access to the outdoor play area behind the YMCA Bungalow Discovery and Adventure Classrooms and the grass area located in the school playground and is shared with the Elementary School. Children do not have access to the climbing structure located in the school playground. There is adequate shade in the play yard. The children have access to filtered water from pitchers or individual water bottles or individual cups for drinking water during outdoor play. LPA advised that no children shall be left without the supervision at any time. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. Beginning at 08:45 AM, staff and children\342\200\231s records were reviewed for completeness. Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857 for children and the LIC 859 for staff. Criminal Record Clearances were reviewed for adults. CPR card expires on 06/2027 for Director. Page 2 of 4 LPA observed that teacher-child ratios were maintained and staff names were recorded. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. Sign-in and out sheets and procedures were reviewed. LPA observed no children signed in at time of inspection. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services - IMS. LPA reviewed storage of "medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children's, 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\302\255 centers/ . 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 with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. 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. 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 PAGE 3 of 4 www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited during today\342\200\231s visit. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to comply with posting requirement will result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.00. Exit interview was conducted with Aneliane Mendez, Director including, but not limited to Provider Rights, Appeal Procedures and Agencies Consultative Role. PAGE 4 of 4