Routine inspection·March 5, 2025

On March 5, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Calloway made an unannounced inspection to the above facility for the purpose of conducting a Required Annual Random inspection. LPA arrived and the Director was not present inside the center. LPA met with facility representative who granted access. LPA and representative toured the facility inside and outside. LPA observed eighteen children in active play, and two staff. The facility operates from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm. Monday- Friday. There is one preschool classroom for ages two-five years old. All employees were criminally cleared and associated to the facility. Physical Plant: LPA observed one large clean and safe classroom, the telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation are adequate. There are cubbies for children's belongings that were labeled in the classroom with the children\342\200\231s names and a picture. The furniture, books, equipment, toys, and materials were age appropriate. Drinking water is available inside the classroom in the form of water jug and labeled water cups. There were napping mats labeled and enough for all children. The bedding for each child is stored separately in the children\342\200\231s cubbies and per staff, the bedding is taken home weekly and washed. There is an Emergency Survival Kit as a red backpack kept hanging on the wall inside the classroom. The First Aid kit was combined with the emergency kit. LPA observed a small amount of food, there were bandages, disposable cups, tape, and games inside. There is a sprinkler system inside the ceiling. Fire alarm pull switch was observed near the front door. Trash cans have secure lids. LPA observed two carpets in the classroom. Per staff, the carpets are cleaned three time a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The scheduled activities were posted, and the menus were posted on the wall outside the classroom. LPA observed a storage closet inside the classroom unlocked. Bathrooms: LPA inspected the children's bathroom. There are two toilets and one sink that are functioning properly and were age appropriate. There was soap, toilet paper, and paper towels readily available. LPA did not observe any hazards. The staff restrooms are in the hallway outside of the classroom. Kitchen: There is a clean, fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, two freezers, oven, microwave, pressure cooker, and sink. The facility provides morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snacks. Menus are posted. LPA observed allergy list posted on the wall. LPA observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks. There was 1% milk and whole milk for transitioning infants/toddlers inside the refrigerator. The cleaning supplies and chemicals are kept separate from the food underneath the kitchen sink. LPA observed the cabinet unlocked. Outside: Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair and is age appropriate. LPA observed a large play structure with two slides that was securely anchored and a canopy for shade. There was artificial grass as a cushioned surface. There was a small table and bench for seating and concrete and grass for active play. The playground was observed to be free of debris. Drinking water is available in the form of a water jug and labeled water cups. Per representative, there are no bodies of water on the premises, LPA did not observe any bodies of water. Other: Children and staff files were reviewed. Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid expires 2/2026. Transportation is not provided. Disaster Drills: Fire drill was conducted 1/14/25, Earthquake drill was conducted 1/22/25, and Missing Child drill was conducted 1/16/25. Per representative, the most recent fire department inspection was 3/3/2025. The child/parent Roster was available during the inspection, and it had all the required information. Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive. There is a separate room for isolation and care of ill children inside the supervisor's office. Staff/child ratios were observed to be compliant. The sign in/out sheets are digital/electronic. Medications if needed are stored inside the office inaccessible to the children. A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with parent's written permission. The management staff administers medication and documents the dosage, date, and time onto a log. Medication is stored inside the office and medication is properly labeled and stored in its original container. Facility representative was reminded to access the Licensing website at www.ccld.ca.gov . to obtain information about the most recent regulatory changes and the Quarterly Updates. 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. 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/ . 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 childcare 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). Or LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. Lead Poisoning: For more information, go to the California Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch\342\200\231s website at www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb,or call them at (510) 620-5600. Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare 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 . Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/ subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. The On Duty Worker is available for questions Monday through Friday at (661) 202-3318 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM for questions, information, and Unusual Incident Reporting. There are no deficiencies cited during this inspection. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was read, a Notice of Site Visit, this report, and were provided to Nicole Ritter, Facility Representative. A Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for thirty (30) consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting will result in a $100 civil penalty.