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

On 10/15/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Doris Whitmore made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a required 3-year inspection. LPA met with Site Supervisor, Erika Guevara and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. LPA observed proper care and supervision during this inspection. LPA observed 25 children in care with proper teacher/child ratios. There was a total of 4 staff. All center staff that were present during today\342\200\231s visit have criminal record clearances and are associated to the designated license number. Facility hours of operation are Monday- Friday 8:15a.m. -2:30p.m. LPA observed all postings requirements for operation on the postings board LIC203A- License, LIC610A-Emergency Disaster Plan, LIC9148- Earthquake Preparedness Checklist, PUB394-Notification of Parents Rights Poster, LIC613A- Personal Rights, PUB-269- Car Seat Law, Menus, Activity Schedule, Roster. There are no swimming pools or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area. No poisons were observed during the inspection. 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. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. All food is protected against contamination, and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Drinking water is available both, indoors and outdoors. The facility is free of flies, insects, and rodents. During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPA observed a working telephone on the premises, heating, lighting and Page 2 ventilation were evaluated. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Napping equipment was observed in good condition. Adequate storage for children's belongings, bathrooms facilities, and separate area for isolation and care of ill children located in the office area. Documentation of current Fire/Earthquake disaster drill was observed. First Aid supplies were inventoried and available. Sign in/out were observed. During today\342\200\231s inspection, per the allergy chart there is one child that has an allergy. Allergy chart was posted in the classroom and the kitchen. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. The carbon monoxide was tested and working. The smoke detector was not tested; the smoke detector is connected with with the fire alarm. LPA Whitmore was able to observe the Alarm Panel that was located on the walk. Fire Extinguisher is a 2- A10: B:C Per center staff, food and snacks were delivered daily to the site from the main kitchen. An inspection of cleaning and food supply storage areas was made. Food preparation area was toured for safety, cleanliness, adequately equipped and inaccessible to children in care. Food and snack items are properly stored.LPA reviewed a sample of 10 children\342\200\231s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. There were two files that did not have a physical form. One file had a n appointment card for the physical. The other file, the facility is waiting on the physical form, the summary was submitted. LPA Whitmore shared information regarding the updated California Pre- Kindergarten and School Immunization Record. In reviewing files the date was (1/19) the updated is 10/23. LPA reviewed a 5 sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter. LPA Whitmore observed current First Aid& CPR Cards. Erika Guevara 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 t Page 3 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 to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and- resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [or facility representative] of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment . 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/ Erika Guevara 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 www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Erika Guevarra