Routine inspection·September 16, 2025

On September 16, 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 ten (10) day care children in active play and four staff. The facility is open from 7:30 am to 10:30 AM for morning session and 11:30-2:30 for evening session Monday-Friday. All employees, 18 years and over have a Criminal Record Clearance (DOJ/FBI) and Child Abuse Central Index Clearance and are associated with the facility. Physical Plant: There is one large clean and safe classroom, the telephone service, heating, ventilation, and lighting are adequate. The daily schedule and activities were posted. There are cubbies for children's belongings that are labeled with their names in the classroom. The furniture, books, equipment, toys, and materials were appropriately aged and not damaged. There were activity rugs inside the room for play. Representative stated the rugs are vacuumed daily and deep cleaned once a year due to the district\342\200\231s schedule. The drinking water is available inside the classrooms in the form of kitchen sink and labeled and disposable cups. Representative stated the cups are cleaned daily. There is no napping due to the split scheduling. First Aid Kits were in each classroom in a red bag. There is an Emergency Survival Kit kept in the front area in a blue back pack. Trash cans have secure lids. The temperature inside the room was comfortable. Representative stated, the fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the day care center are all operable and were checked during the fire inspection. Bathrooms: There are two bathrooms inside the classroom area each have 1 toilet, and one handwashing sink that functions properly and at the appropriate height. One bathroom has a changing table the other bathroom had a tall storage cabinet that was observed locked. LPA did not observe any accessible hazards. There was soap, toilet paper, and paper towels available. The staff restroom is 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 breakfast and lunch from the school cafeteria. The menus are posted inside/outside the class. There is a confidential allergy list posted on the wall inside the kitchen. LPA observed snacks and 1% milk. The chemicals and cleaning supplies are kept separate from the food and are locked in the custodial closets one outside of classroom and also the one in the children\342\200\231s bathroom. The staff\342\200\231s food items were on one shelf in an area of the refrigerator. Outside: Outdoor play equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and is age appropriate. LPA observed a large play structure and swing set securely anchored in the ground with a canopy for shade and artificial grass and a rubber mat as a cushioned surface. There is a sand area and grass area for active play. There were bikes, stand up basketball hoop, and hopscotch. The playground was observed to be free of debris. Drinking water is available inside the classroom. Representative stated, there are no large bodies of water on the premises. LPA did not observe any. LPA observed a water table that was empty. The fencing is chain-linked with a privacy screen that was observed locked and is secure around the entire playground. Other Review: Children\342\200\231s files were reviewed. Staff files were located at the district office. Current Pediatric CPR/First Aid (expires 1/21/2027). Transportation is provided for the evening class. Disaster Drills: Fire Drill was conducted: 8/26/25. Earthquake drill was not conducted but is due for September. Representative stated they will conduct the drill if the school does not. Representative stated the last facility fire inspection was conducted: 3/2025. 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 digital/electronic. The required postings were not all present on the wall. The disaster plan (LIC 610) was not posted. Representative stated they have one but it needs to be updated. Representative stated the children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive. There is a separate isolation area for ill children on a cot in a room adjacent to the site supervisor's office until the parent can pick up the child. Representative stated medications are not provided this year but are stored in a locked cabinet. A review of medication policy states that prescription medication is administered only with parent's written permission. The management staff administers medication and documents the dosage, date, and time on a log. Medication is stored in the office, locked or it depends on if it is needed to go home daily. All medication is properly labeled and stored in its original container. LPA conducted a staff interview. 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. All representatives are responsible for knowing the regulations when providing care. All adults 18 years 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 that were constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food 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. Review PUB 515 for information and posting. 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 of reporting. There is a deficiency cited during this inspection and one Technical Advisory issued. See LIC 809 D page and LIC 9102 TA page attached to this report. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was read, a Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213), this report and Appeal Rights were provided to Militza Garcia, 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.