Routine inspection·August 5, 2025

On August 5, 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 sixty-nine (69) day care children in active play and eleven (11) staff. The facility is open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. 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 are ten clean and safe classrooms, there is a toddler option program, telephone service, heating, ventilation, and lighting are adequate. One class room was empty and not in use. The daily schedule and activities were posted. There are cubbies for children's belongings that are labeled with their names in each 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 cleaned once a month. Drinking water is available inside the classrooms in the form of water pitcher and labeled or disposable cups. Representative stated the cups are cleaned daily. The napping equipment are cots and there was enough for all children. Representative stated the bedding is stored separately and washed weekly. First Aid Kits were in each classroom in a red backpack or blue duffle bag. There is an Emergency Survival Kit kept in the outside shed, and it was not observed. Representative stated it has the required supplies. Trash cans have secure lids. The temperature inside each classroom was comfortable, all storage cabinets were locked, and outside doors were locked. 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. There are surveillance cameras inside each classroom. Representative stated the cameras are all operable. Bathrooms: Each class room had two small bathrooms with one toilet and one sink that function properly and at the appropriate height. LPA did not observe any accessible hazards. There was soap, toilet paper, and paper towels available. There were changing tables and diaper supply was adequate. Representative stated the parents supply the diapers. The staff restrooms are in the lobby or outside quad area outside of the classroom. Kitchen: Each classroom has a joining kitchen with small refrigerator, microwave, and sink. The kitchen was clean and there were no accessible hazards observed. The facility provides morning and afternoon snacks and there is an option for a hot meal. The menus are posted inside each classroom. 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 separated from the food and inside each classroom above the sink. LPA observed 1% milk with an expiration date of 8/3/25. Representative stated the milk will be thrown away today, the food delivery will come today and every Tuesday to follow. Outside: There were three separate play yards. Outdoor play equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and is age appropriate. LPA observed a small play structure securely anchored in the ground with one slide and wood chips as a cushioned surface. There is concrete and a 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 disposable and labeled cups. Representative stated there are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA did not observe any. LPA observed a water table that was empty. There are two storage sheds that were locked. The fencing was concrete block and 57 inches tall. It was secure around the entire playground. The 2 nd play yard had chain linked fencing 5 ft tall secured there were bikes, sitting roller boards, and a play house. There was a large play structure with one slide and wood chips. Grass and concrete for active play, and a canopy for shade. There were no hazards observed. The 3 rd play ground had a large play structure with 3 slides and wood chips, handball, basketball hoop, concrete, grass, and bikes for active play. Other Review: Children and staff files were reviewed. Current Pediatric CPR/First Aid (expires 7/2027). Transportation is not provided. Disaster Drills: Fire Drill was conducted: 8/1/25 Earthquake drill was conducted: 7/7/25 Lockdown drill was conducted: 3/2025. Representative stated the last facility fire inspection was conducted: January 2025. Staff interview was conducted. 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 on an app at the front desk. The schedule and activities were posted inside each classroom. There was a parent wall inside each classroom. The parents\342\200\231 rights poster was observed with the wrong address for licensing department on all the boards inside each classroom. Representative stated they did not remember to check the address. Representative stated the children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive. There is a separate isolation area for ill children in the site supervisor's office on a cot until the parent can pick up the child. Representative stated, the medications are stored in the office, locked. 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. All 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. 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 Technical Violations issued during this inspection. See 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 (LIC 9213), this report were provided to Keelan Pratt, 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.