Routine inspection (3-year)·October 28, 2025

On 10/28/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brittanee Cleveland met with facility administrator and designee, Sara Neydavoud, for the purpose of conducting a required annual visit. LPA toured/inspected the facility. The operating hours from Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm. At the time of inspection, there were 18 children in care and 5 staff. All areas identified on facility sketch were inspected. The facility was observed to be within the license capacity and limitations. The facility has digital sign in/out procedures that follow licensing compliance. The staff to child ratio was in compliance. LPA observed and discussed children-staff ratios with director during the inspection. LPA observed postings of License, Disaster plan, parents right, menus and daily schedules. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. Children have their own cubbies to store their belongings. Per director, the isolation area is in the director\342\200\231s office. The facility has sufficient napping cots and eating/activity tables. Toys were observed to be clean and safe. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medications and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Director stated that all poisons are locked in a cabinet in the kitchen which is an off-limits area. Carbon monoxide detectors were observed are operable. General sanitation was observed. All storage containers for solid waste have tight fitting covers and are in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids are discarded immediately after each meal. Facility has meal program vendors for snacks and hot lunch meals. Menus are posted at the entrance of the school. --- Page 1 Outdoor playground area is in safe condition, free of any sharp, loose, or pointed objects. The surface of the outdoor activity play area is in safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with materials to absorb any falls. There is adequate shade in the play yard. The facility provides drinking water for children. The children bring their own water bottles that are labeled. The filtered water in the kitchen is used for refills, which are done by staff. LPA advised that no children shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. All floors were observed to be clean and safe. All materials accessible to children were observed to be toxic-free. There are no firearms stored on the premises. There are no pools or bodies of water at the facility. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during the inspection. The certification expires August 2026. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed. The name, address, and telephone number of child\342\200\231s authorized representative are on file. Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857. The children\342\200\231s roster was reviewed and is current. Teachers provided proof of the required units for childcare and meet the qualifications requirements. LPA reviewed staff records. The review of staff records was documented on the LIC 859. Proof of the Mandated Reporter training were in files. LPA advised director that Mandated Reporter training is updated every two years. Staff\342\200\231s immunization records were included in the files. All staff have been given on the job training for sanitation, principles, housekeeping, and universal health precautions. Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on September 10, 2025. Fire extinguishers on site were inspected in January 2025. First aid supplies were observed and inspected. Menus are posted and visible for children\342\200\231s authorized representatives. Snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. Facility also provides an AM and PM snack. There are no deficiencies cited during today\342\200\231s inspection. LPA has issued technical advisories on the maintenance of the children\342\200\231s and staff\342\200\231s files. --- Page 2 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 . Licensee [or 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. 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). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . PIN 22-05-CCP \342\200\242 \342\200\242 CCC TESTING DEADLINE HAS NOT PAST LPA referred licensee [or facility representative] to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [or facility representative] of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. --- Page 3 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/ . Licensee [or facility representative] was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility administrator and designee, Sara Neydavoud,.