Routine inspection·July 24, 2025

On July 24, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Calloway made an unannounced inspection to the above facility for the purpose of conducting an Annual Random inspection. LPA met with facility representative who granted access. LPA and representative toured the facility inside and outside. LPA observed twenty-two (22) day care children in active play and five staff. The facility is open from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm. Monday-Friday. There is 1 half day classroom (Mon-Fri. 8:30 to 12:30 PM). All employees have a Criminal Record Clearance (DOJ/FBI) and Child Abuse Index Clearance and are associated to the facility. Physical Plant: There are five clean and safe classrooms, the telephone service, heating, ventilation, and lighting are adequate. The schedule and activities were posted. There are cubbies for children's belongings that are labeled with the children\342\200\231s names in each classroom. The furniture, books, equipment, toys, and materials were appropriately aged. There were activity rugs inside the room for play. Per representative, the rugs are cleaned once a month and shampooed every six months. Drinking water is available inside the classrooms in the form of water dispensers and labeled cups. The napping equipment are cots and there was enough for all children. The bedding is stored separately and per representative, the bedding is washed weekly. First Aid Kits were observed in each classroom in a red backpack. There is an Emergency Survival Kit for each child kept inside a large storage container in the parking lot sealed. Per representative, the fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are operable. Trash cans have secure lids. The temperature inside the room was comfortable. Bathrooms: Each bathroom was inside the classroom with toilets and handwashing sinks that are functioning 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 outside hallway outside of the classroom. There were appropriate changing tables, diapers, wipes and storage. Kitchen: There is a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, two freezers, microwave, toaster oven and sink. The kitchen was clean and there were no accessible hazards observed. The kitchen is used for the staff. The facility provides morning and afternoon snacks. Parents provide lunch for their children. The menus are posted inside the class on the inside door. There is a confidential allergy list posted inside each classroom and the kitchen. LPA observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks. The chemicals and cleaning supplies are kept separate from the food and are locked under the sink inside the kitchen. LPA observed 2% milk, inside the classroom refrigerators for the 3-4 year olds. Representative stated, they were not aware 1% milk was required. Outside: Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair and is age appropriate. LPA observed a large plastic play structure securely anchored in the ground with three slides, a canopy for shade, and sand as a cushioned surface. There is concrete and artificial grass area for active play. The playground was observed to be free of debris. Drinking water is available in the form of a portable water jug and labeled cups. Per representative, there are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA did not observe any bodies of water. There were bikes, an airplane seesaw anchored in the sand, a basketball hoop, and tables and benches for rest. The fencing is wrought iron, observed locked and is secure around the entire playground. Other Review: Children and staff files were reviewed. Current Pediatric CPR/First Aid (expires: 3/2026). Transportation is not provided. Disaster Drills: Fire Drill was conducted: 6/12/25 Earthquake drill was conducted: 3/19/25. The Child/Parent Roster was complete with all required information. Fire inspection was conducted 1/27/25. The Staff/Child ratios were observed to be compliant; the sign in/out sheets were digital/electronic on the Procare APP. Per representative, the children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive. There is a separate area for isolation and care of ill children in the site supervisor's office until the parent can pick up the child. Per representative, there are only Ephedrine pens stored in the office, locked. If medication is needed, it is administered by the parents or by staff with written permission. 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 taken home by parents daily. Medication is properly labeled and stored in its original container. 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 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) that 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 is one deficiency cited, and technical violations issued during this inspection. See LIC 809D page and LIC 9102 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 Marsha MacIntyre, 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.