Routine inspection (3-year)·July 16, 2025

On 07/16/2025 , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cristina Castellanos conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the facility named above. LPA Castellanos was greeted by Director Sheela Deraniyagala. LPA toured the facility both indoors and outdoors and observed a total of 17 children in care, being supervised and cared for by 3 staff members, including the director. Present during today\342\200\231s inspection was Director Sheela Deraniyagala. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. The CCC is in compliance with Title 22 regulations regarding Staff to Student ratios. Parents sign their child in/out of the facility. LPA Castellanos advised the Director to ensure that parents sign using their full legal name and the time of day. The preschool hours of operation are from 7:30am to 5:00pm. Per the Director the preschool center does not provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS). 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. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. All poisons are kept in a locked cabinet area. The facility\342\200\231s staff members do the day-to-day cleaning in the classrooms. LPA observed two (2) fully charged fire extinguishers and a carbon monoxide detector throughout the facility. Additionally, the entire facility has a Pull Fire Alarm system. LPA observed the First Aid Kit inside the kitchen area. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. LPA inspected the preschool classrooms and observed age-appropriate toys, books, and furnishings. 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. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb all falls. LPA Castellanos conducted a Health and Safety inspection of the kitchen, and all kitchen food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Per the Director the facility only provides snacks and parents assure they provide meals for their children which comply with dietary restrictions and allergies. Drinking water is available to the children in care. Additionally, children bring in their own refillable water container. The facility communicates with families via flyers and/or verbal communication during drop-off and/or pick-up time. LPA reviewed six (6) children\342\200\231s files and observed all files to be in compliance. LPA provided the administrator with the Child Care Center Provider Requirements, LIC125 and the LIC311A for further review and reference. LPA reviewed four (4) personnel files and observed staff member S1's file to not be in compliance. S1\342\200\231s personnel file was missing the following: LIC503 Health Screening Report, LIC9108 Statement Acknowledging Requirement to report Child Abuse, Proof of Immunization Record, and TB Clearance. At least one person is 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 that all Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid training is EMSA approved. Furthermore, LPA Castellanos reviewed of the Guardian Background Check System confirmed that S1 does not have a current criminal record clearance associated with the facility. Guardian Background Check System search results provided the following message: No applicants that match your search were found in the background checking system. LPA Castellanos additionally requested if a copy of form LIC 9163 Request for Live Scan Service - Community Care for uncleared S1 could be provided. The director and S1 were unable to provide a copy of the Live Scan form. Director Deraniyagala and the unclear staff member (S1) both confirmed he has been employed for more than 5 days. Page 2 Based on observation, record review and information obtained an uncleared Staff member (S1) was providing care and supervision to children in care during today\342\200\231s inspection until 10:37am. The facility is not complying with the Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871(c)(1)(A) \342\200\246a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, \342\200\246prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility. 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. 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). CCC completed testing and has Remediating Lead Exceedances. LPA Castellanos verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . 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 \302\255 centers/ . Director 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. Page 3 LPA 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. 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 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 . Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, there were two (2) deficiencies cited during today\342\200\231s inspection; 1 Type A & 1 Type B. See LIC 9099-D for additional information. As well as a Civil Penalty Assessment - Caregiver Background Check was given. Upon receipt of this report, the Licensee shall post the Notice of Site Visit and any Licensing report documenting a Type \342\200\234A\342\200\235 deficiency. The report and the Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required, will result in an immediate $100 civil penalty. A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). The Acknowledgment of Receipt (LIC9224) form must be maintained in each child\342\200\231s file immediately upon receipt from parent. Licensee was provided with a copy of the Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) Form during this visit. An exit interview was conducted, and Plan of Corrections were reviewed and developed with the administrator. A copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed and left with the administrator, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of these documents. Page 4