Routine inspection (3-year)·September 10, 2025

On 09/10/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Judy Laureano conducted an unannounced 3 Year Required Inspection at the above-mentioned facility . LPA was greeted by facility director Linda Juhasz-Wood. LPA toured and inspected the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. Teacher/child ratios are maintained, and adequate supervision is being provided. LPA observed 47 children and 10 staff members providing care and supervision. Facility operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Facility prefers to service 60 children ages 2 years old to 5 years old. Classrooms were observed and inspected. Classrooms were observed with age-appropriate materials and a variety of manipulatives. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Facility is open to enrolling children that might need incidental medical services. Medication, if needed, is stored in the Library, in the lock medical box. LPA reminded the 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. Teachers are responsible for the day-to-day cleaning. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other hazardous items are stored away- content inaccessible to the children in care. Page 2 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. Facility provide meals and snacks to children in care and menu is provided to families. LPA advised, 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 . Water is readily available to children in care. LPA observed filter water dispensers in each classroom and in the outdoor yard. Children bring their own refillable water bottles and water cups are available for children both indoors and outdoors and teachers assist children in refilling their water bottles. Parent board was observed with all necessary postings. 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 premises. Fire extinguishers, working fire alarm and carbon monoxide detector were observed in the space. All electrical outlets were observed to be covered. Per director, Fire and Earthquake drills are completed and log was reviewed. Facility's last drill was completed on 9/2/2025. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained during today\342\200\231s inspections. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. LPA discussed the importance of making sure all Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid training is EMSA approved. Mandated Reporter Training was reviewed for all staff files and 5 out 6 files did not have proof of current Mandated Reporter Training, Type B citation issued. LPA discussed the importance of ensuring all staff that provide care and supervision complete the correct Mandated Reporter Training. Completed Health Screening (LIC 503) was not available for review in 2 out of 6 staff file, Type B citation issued. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed 6 files complete with immunization record and all necessary CCL documents. Page 3 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 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. 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 administrator 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. An exit interview was conducted, and report was reviewed with Lisa Juhasz-Wood. A copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed and left with the Director, whose signature on this form confirm receipt of these documents. 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 .