Routine inspection·April 25, 2025

On 4/25/25, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), V. Wheatley and Chartrice Johnson conducted an annual inspection and met with the Director, Traci Sell. LPAs inspected the entire facility and observed children playing inside the classrooms and outside on the playground. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:00am to 6pm. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medications and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Furniture and equipment was inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. The telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation is adequate. The facility has central heating and air conditioning. There are cubbies for children's belongings. There is a first aid kit in each classroom. LPA observed several age appropriate toys and equipment. The sheets and blankets for napping are kept separate in plastic bags. The electrical outlets are inaccessible. Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive. A review of medication policy indicated that medication is administered with parents permission and doctor's authorization. The administered medication is documented and kept inaccessible. There is an IMS plan (Incidental Medical Services) for children receiving theses services, for example Epi Pens. The director has a plan of operation in place. There is a separate area for isolation and care of ill children in the school office. Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed child care facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have received a criminal record clearance or exemption. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption. LPAs inspected all of the restrooms. The toilets and sinks are functioning properly. There is toilet paper, soap and paper towels in each restroom. There are two potty nannies assigned to each restroom to assist the children. LPAs inspected the large outdoor play space and also the indoor/outdoor play space. Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good material, and age appropriateness. LPAs observed several age appropriate toys and equipment. There is a shaded area. The water bottles are taken outside daily. The children that do not nap are allowed to play outside during naptime. The classrooms upstairs have a patio outside of the classroom and the children are allowed to sit outside when it is safe. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. The staff provide a morning and afternoon snack. The children either bring their lunch or purchase a catered lunch by Choice Lunch food service. The catered lunch is delivered in the morning and they provide extras meals to make sure enough food is delivered. The children are served milk and juice in the lunches they bring from home. A menu is not available because their are over 50 food choices for the parents to chose to purchase. Teacher child ratios were observed and staff names recorded. All staff members are fingerprint cleared. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. Staff were questioned to establish their familiarity of emergency reporting requirements, emergency disaster plans and other site operations. A fire drill or earthquake drill are held once a month and logged. LPAs observed the log. Personal rights of children were discussed. Director states they use redirection. Staff were reminded children are to be supervised at all times. LPAs observed a children's roster. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed by a print out from the Procare System and each child has been signed in accordingly. The children are not transported off the premises for field trips. Children and staff records were reviewed. The staff have current CPR/first aid certification which expires 11/1/2025. The Mandated Reporter Certification has expired for three staff members. See LIC 809D. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations a Type B deficiency is cited. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days. Additional forms and P.I.N.S. (child care updates) may be obtained at www.ccld.ca.gov Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report was provided to the director.