Routine inspection·May 21, 2025

On May 21, 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 forty (40) children in active play and six staff. The facility operates 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 to the facility. Physical Plant: There are three clean and safe classroom(s), the telephone service, heating, ventilation, and lighting are adequate. There are cubbies for children's belongings that are labeled with the children’s names in each classroom. The furniture, books, equipment, toys, and materials were age appropriate. Drinking water is available inside the classrooms in the form of water dispensers and labeled cups or disposable cup with filtered water. The napping equipment are mats 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 backpack inside the cabinet. There is an Emergency Survival Kit kept in the classrooms secured in a back pack and one in the front lobby. Per representative, the fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are operable. Trash cans have secure lids. Per representative, the carpets are cleaned once a month. Bathrooms: There is one toilet, and two hand washing sinks in each classroom that are functioning properly and age appropriate. LPA did not observe and hazards. There was soap, toilet paper, and paper towels readily available. The staff restrooms are in the hallway outside of the classroom in the front lobby. Kitchen: There is a kitchen with refrigerator, freezer, air fryer electric skillet, and sink. The kitchen was clean and there were no hazards observed. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks. The menus are posted inside the kitchen. There is a confidential allergy list posted on the wall. LPA observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks. The chemicals and cleaning supplies are kept separate from the food and are locked in the custodial closet inside of the kitchen and inside the employee’s restroom. LPA observed 2%, milk. Per representative, they normally use the 2% milk for ages two and up. Outside: Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair and is age appropriate. LPA observed a small play structure for preschoolers with a slide and large play house securely anchored in the ground with a canopy for shade and artificial grass as a cushioned surface, toys and little, small bikes. For Kindergarten there was a basketball hoop, a large play structure with four slides and one separate play structure with two slides both were anchored in the ground and grass underneath. There is a concrete walkway. The playground was observed to be free of debris. Drinking water is available in the form of a portable water jug and disposable and labeled cups. Per representative, there are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA did not observe any bodies of water. There was one storage shed that was locked. The fencing is chain linked observed locked and with security screen obstructing view into the play yard it was secure around the entire playground. There was one part of the turf that was ripped and folding back. Per representative, they called someone to repair it. Other: Children and staff files were reviewed. The staff do not have the required immunization records. Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid (expires 4/2027). Transportation is not provided. Disaster Drills: Fire Drill was conducted: 3/27/25 Earthquake drill was conducted: 4/29/25. The Child/Parent Roster was complete with all required information. The Staff/Child ratios were observed to be compliant; the sign in/out sheets were paper and legible. 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 lobby at a small table with chairs on the right until the parent can pick up the child. Per representative, the medications are stored inside the classroom locked. 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 in the classroom and kept locked. Medication is properly labeled and stored in its original container. Per representative, the last fire inspection was conducted this year, but the date is unknown. 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) 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’s 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 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, follow up with a written report via email to unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov or via fax (661) 202-3810. There are deficiencies cited during this inspection. See LIC 809D 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 Josephine (Shirley) Johnson, 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. I