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

On 12/02/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lisa Clayton conducted an unannounced Annual Required 3 Year Inspection at A Kid\342\200\231s Place day care center. LPA Clayton met with Director Lizet Alvarez. LPA Clayton toured the facility indoors and outdoors, and observed 4 children in care, being supervised and cared for by 2 staff members. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at off-site activities. The Playground app is used for signing in and out and indicates the full name of the authorized person picking up and/or dropping the child off at the Center as well as 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. There are no swimming pools, ponds or other bodies of water on the premises . There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. There is furniture and equipment that are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. 3 of the 4 play structures on the Playground are in safe condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. LPA Clayton inspected the treehouse/slide/swing combo play structure and noticed that the original non-slip tape on all of the climbing poles has worn off. Tape was applied to replace the original tape and now, that tape is peeling as well. LPA Clayton instructed Director to contact the manufacturer and have the structure inspected for safety and repaired as needed, and to the keep the Department updated with the status of the inspection and repairs. During the inspection of the play yard, LPA Clayton observed several paint cans, and a bucket of Water Guard wood sealant on the playground, accessible to children in care. LPA Clayton reminded Director Lizet that disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are to be made inaccessible, and all toxic, poisonous or hazardous items are to be kept in a locked cabinet area. The center has a pull Fire Alarm (pull stations located at the front and back doors), a 3A:10BC Fire Extinguisher in the main classroom and 3 working carbon monoxide/smoke detector combos, that meets statutory requirements. A Fire Prevention Inspection was conducted on July 2024. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. During the inspection of the off-limit kitchen area, LPA Clayton observed food stored alongside various cleaning products, bug repellent and plant food. LPA Clayton also observed the food storage cabinets to be out of compliance as they are not kept clean and free of litter and rubbish, which poses a Health and Safety risk to children in care. LPA Clayton reminded Director Lizet that the kitchen and food storage areas are to be kept clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. LPA Clayton inspected the refrigerator and observed an open and exposed can of food, open and exposed frozen foods, expired and opened dairy products. LPA Clayton was unable to determine what food is for the students and what foods are used for staff. LPA Clayton observed a posted menu, dated July 2025. LPA Clayton asked about an updated menu and Director stated that the school does not provide lunch, only snack. Later during the inspection, Director Lizet advised LPA Clayton that she needed to provide lunch to 3 students. LPA Clayton reminded Director Lizet, where meal service within a center is elective, arrangements shall be made to ensure availability of a daily food intake meeting the requirements for all children who elect meal service in their admission agreement. In addition, LPA Clayton reminded Director Lizet that menus shall be in writing and shall be posted at least one week in advance in an area accessible for review by the child's authorized representative, and 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. LPA reviewed children\342\200\231s files and observed contact information for authorized representative and/or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child, authorization for medical treatment, and medical assessment. LPA Clayton reminded Director Lizet of the importance of completing the Blue Immunization card (CDPH 286) and advised her to request cards from the CA Department of Public Health or Community Care Licensing Regional office. LPA reviewed staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training and CPR First Aid. LPA Clayton reminded Licensee 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 Childcare 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. Upon notification from the Department, the Director will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. Director is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . LPA Clayton reminded Director to access the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov for access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations. P er Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, Type A and Type B deficiencies were cited, and Technical violations were issued. Director will provide parents of currently enrolled children and parents of children enrolled over the next 12 months copies of the Licensing Report containing the Type A violation and maintain the signed LIC 9224 the above-mentioned children\342\200\231s files. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report was read and provided to the Director. LPA Clayton posted a Notice of Site Visit which must remain posted for 30 days. This report shall be made available to the public upon request.