Routine inspection·August 19, 2025

On August 19, 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. The site director was not on site when LPA arrived but came later during the inspection. LPA observed the designation form, but the Licensing department was not notified of the changes. Representative stated they don\342\200\231t think they knew they had to. LPA and representative toured the facility inside and outside. LPA observed fifteen (15) day care children in active play and two staff. The facility is open from 6:20 AM- 7:50 AM for before school morning hours and 2:35 PM-6:15 PM for after school day care hours. Monday-Friday. On Wednesday it is the minimal day, and hours are: 6:20- 7:50 AM and 12:47-6:15 PM. All employees, 18 years and over did not have a Criminal Record Clearance (DOJ/FBI) and Child Abuse Central Index Clearance and were not associated with the facility. There was one employee that was not criminally cleared. Representative stated the live scan was conducted in 2021. LPA was not able to locate the employee on the Guardian website. Physical Plant: There are two (2) clean and safe classrooms, the telephone service, heating, ventilation, and lighting are adequate. The daily schedule and activities were posted on the white board. There are cubbies for children's belongings that are not labeled in each classroom. The furniture, books, equipment, toys, and materials were appropriately aged and not damaged. The drinking water is available inside the classrooms in the form of water jugs and disposable cups. First Aid Kits were in each classroom in drawer. There is an Emergency Survival Kit kept inside two duffle bags inside the classroom and sealed. Trash cans did not have a secure lid. Representative stated they don\342\200\231t know what happened. 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 separate bathrooms inside the adjoining preschool classroom. Representative stated the preschool is on a different schedule. Each restroom has one toilet, and one handwashing sink that are functioning properly. LPA did not observe any accessible hazards. There was soap, toilet paper, and paper towels available. The staff restrooms are in the preschool room labeled and at the far left of the room. Kitchen: The kitchen is inside the school cafeteria. It was not observed. The facility provides breakfast and dinner. The menus were not posted during the inspection. There is a confidential allergy list posted on the wall. The chemicals and cleaning supplies are kept above the cabinets on a high shelf. There was a refrigerator and microwave in one of the classrooms. Representative stated it is utilized for the staff only. Outside: Outdoor play equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and is age appropriate. LPA observed a large play structure securely anchored in the ground with two slides and artificial turf as a cushioned surface. There was a basketball hoop and grass area for active play. The playground was observed to be free of debris. Shade was provided by the trees. Drinking water is available in the form of a water fountain. Representative stated there are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA did not observe any. The fencing is chain linked and observed locked and is secure around the entire playground. Other Review: Children and staff files were reviewed. Current Pediatric CPR/First Aid (expires 9/25) the CPR was not an approved vendor. Transportation is not provided. Disaster Drills: Fire Drill was conducted: 3/4/25. Earthquake drill was conducted on 5/6/25. Representative stated the last facility fire inspection was conducted: 7/25 when school was out. The child/parent roster was incomplete with all required information. It was missing the addresses, parent names and phone number, physicians\342\200\231 names and phone numbers. The staff/ child ratios were observed to be compliant; the sign in/out sheets were paper and legible. Representative stated the children are not inspected for illnesses as they arrive. There is a separate isolation area for ill children in two chairs near the wall in one classroom until the parent can pick up the child. Representative stated, there is no medication provided. 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 taken home by parents daily. 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 are deficiencies cited during this inspection and Technical Violations. See LIC 809D and LIC 9102 TV pages attached to this report. There is a Type A deficiency cited for Criminal Record Clearance and an immediate civil penalty assessed for $500.00 per person for one person during this inspection. See LIC 809 D page and LIC 421BG page attached to this report. Upon receipt of a Type A deficiency licensee shall post the report for 30 days in addition to the Notice of Site Visit and provide copies of the licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility. This report must be provided to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. The licensee/representative will obtain a signed acknowledgment of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) from parent/guardians and place it in each of the children\342\200\231s file (remain for three years) as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of the persons in care. If these requirements are not met, civil penalties will be assessed. 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 Amanda Arredondo, 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.