Routine inspection (3-year)·September 2, 2025

On 09/2/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Judy Laureano conducted an unannounced 3 Year Required Inspection at the above-mentioned facility . LPA was greeted by Rabbi David Libson who stated Director will be arriving shortly. Director arrived at approximately 12:00 p.m. 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 all 4 preschool classrooms and observed 50 children and 9 staff members providing care and supervision. Facility operates Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Facility is licensed to care for children ages 2 to entry into First grade for a capacity of 141 preschool children. The facility is a combination center with an infant program on same site. Staff was observed operating within proper ratios. Classrooms were observed and inspected. Classrooms were observed to have fine and gross motor activities centers. Children\342\200\231s cubbies were observed in the classrooms. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. LPA observed allergy/medical list posted in each classroom. Facility is open to enrolling children that might need incidental medical services. Medication, if needed, is stored in the director'sl office. LPA reviewed medication storage and LIC required forms with director. Page 2 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. Facility has a designated custodial staff that cleans and disinfects the preschool classrooms. 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. 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 observed menus posted in each classroom. 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, filtered water jugs in each classroom and in the outdoor yard. Children bring their own refillable water bottles and water bottles are available for children both indoors and outdoors and teachers assist children in refilling their water bottles. LPA observed all toilets and hand washing facilities. LPA observed toilets and sinks to accommodate the facility\342\200\231s capacity. Toilets flush properly, toilets and sinks are reachable by the children in care. 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 postings. LPA emailed facility the LIC 126 and LIC 311A to ensure that all documents used are up to date. Page 3 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. Per director, Fire and Earthquake drills are completed. LPA reviewed Emergency Disaster Drill log. 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. LPA reviewed 5 staff files and observed files missing proof of Mandated Reporter Training, Type B citation was issued. LPA observed 3 out of 5 files did not have a completed Health Screening on file (LIC 503), Type B citation was issued. LPA reviewed Guardian print out and staff files and observed G. Disessa-Gallegos did not have a current criminal record clearance. Director confirmed that school year started on 8/27/2025, school has been in session for 3 days. Type A citation was issued with a civil penalty. Director instructed staff member to complete the livescan process before the end of the inspection. 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. 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. 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 administrator, Sara Mintz, 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. 3 deficiencies were cited during today\342\200\231s visit in accordance to the California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1. LPA Laureano informed licensee Sara Mintz that this report dated 9/2/2025 documents 1 Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Laureano informed the director Sara Mintz to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 9/2/2025 that documents any Type A citation 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 director Sara Mintz