Routine inspection·July 15, 2025

On July 15, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Calloway made an unannounced inspection to the above facility for the purpose of conducting an Annual Random inspection. LPA arrived and met with facility representative who granted access. LPA and representative toured the facility inside and outside. LPA observed twenty-three (23) school aged children in active care on the playground ages 5-12 yrs old. and two staff. The facility is open from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. Monday-Friday. All employees have a Criminal Record Clearance (DOJ/FBI) and Child Abuse Index Clearance and are associated with the facility. Physical Plant: There are two clean and safe classrooms, the telephone service, heating, ventilation, and lighting are adequate. The schedule and activities were posted in the lobby. There are cubbies for children's belongings in each classroom. The furniture, books, equipment, toys, and materials are age appropriate. There is one activity rug inside the room for play observed in good condition. The drinking water is available inside the classrooms in the form of water pitcher and personal cups. First Aid Kits were observed in each classroom in a red backpack. There is an Emergency Survival Kit kept in the kitchen; sealed. Per representative, the fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detectors are operable. Trash cans have secure lids. The temperature inside the rooms was comfortable. There is a surveillance camera inside the classroom that is operable. Bathrooms: There are four toilets with stalls, and four hand washing sinks that function properly and appropriately aged. LPA did not observe any accessible hazards. There was soap, toilet paper, and paper towels readily available. The staff restrooms are in the front lobby outside of the classroom. Kitchen: There is a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, freezer, stove, oven, microwave, and sink. The kitchen was clean and there were no accessible hazards observed. The facility provides snacks only and menu was posted in the lobby and in the classroom. There is a confidential allergy list posted on the refrigerator. LPA observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks. LPA did not observe milk. Representatives stated that milk is not provided, only snacks are provided. Outside: Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair and is age appropriate. LPA observed a large and small play structure both securely anchored in the ground with a large tree providing shade. There is a swing set, basketball court, and handball court. There was sand as a cushioned surface, artificial turf for active play, and benches/tables for rest. The playground was observed to be free of debris. Drinking water is available in the form of a portable water pitcher and labeled cups. Per representative, there are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA did not observe any bodies of water. The fencing is chain-linked and observed locked and was not secure in one area. LPA observed the fencing behind the school aged classrooms to have an open hole that gave access to the property next door. Other Review: Children and staff files were reviewed. One staff observed on the playground providing supervision did not have transcripts in their file. The staff did not qualify as an aide or teacher. Representative stated they thought staff\342\200\231s high school diploma would suffice. Current Pediatric CPR/First Aid (expires 8/2027). Transportation is provided. Disaster Drills: Fire Drill was conducted: 4/14/25. Earthquake drill was conducted: 2/20/25. Lockdown drill was conducted: 1/14/25. The Child/Parent Roster was incomplete and missing the physician names and physician phone numbers. The Staff/Child ratios were observed to be compliant; the sign in/out sheets were digital on an APP. Representative stated children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive. There is a separate area for isolation and care of ill children in the front lobby with the staff until the parent can pick up the child. Representative stated that medication is not provided. The following was discussed with the representative: Facility representative was reminded to access the CCLD 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 it is their responsibility to know the regulations. Representative reminded 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) were 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. Reminder: The CCLD On Duty Worker is available: Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, at (661) 202-3318 for questions, information, and Unusual Incident Reporting. Once the incident is reported within twenty-four (24) hours via telephone, follow up with a written report via email to unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov or via fax (661) 202-3810 within seven days. There are deficiencies cited during this inspection and Technical Violations. See LIC 809D and TV pages attached to this report. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was read, a Notice of Site Visit, this report, and Appeal Rights were provided to Anais Femat, 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.