Routine inspection·June 25, 2025

On June 25, 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 one hundred six (106) children in active care and sixteen (16) staff. The facility operates from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm. Monday-Friday. There is one (1) half day classroom (Monday-Friday 8 to 12:30 PM. All employees have a Criminal Record Clearance (DOJ/FBI) and Child Abuse Index Clearance and are associated to the facility. Physical Plant: There are eight clean and safe classroom(s), the telephone service, heating, ventilation, and lighting are adequate. The schedule and activities were posted. There are cubbies for children's belongings that are labeled with the children\342\200\231s names in each classroom. The furniture, books, equipment, toys, and materials were age appropriate. There were activity rugs inside the room for play. Per representative, the rugs are cleaned every six months. The drinking water is available inside the classrooms in the form of water dispensers and labeled cups. The napping equipment are cots/mats and there was enough for all children. The bedding is stored separately and per representative, the bedding is washed weekly. There were changing tables in each classroom for the younger preschoolers with a sink nearby for hand washing that was functioning properly with soap and paper towels. First Aid Kits were observed in each classroom in a red backpack. There is an Emergency Survival Kit kept in a yellow back pack in the isolation area it was observed sealed. Per representative, the fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are operable. Trash cans have secure lids. The temperature inside each classroom was comfortable. The laundry room is in the hallway locked with a keypad lock. The outlets in the classrooms are transitional. There are allergy list inside the cabinet in each classroom. Bathrooms: There are bathrooms in each classroom that have one toilet and one sink that were functioning properly, and one outside hand washing sink that was functioning properly and age appropriate. LPA did not observe any accessible hazards. There was soap, toilet paper, and paper towels readily available. The cleaning supplies were on a small shelf up high and inaccessible. The staff restrooms are in the hallway outside of the classroom. Kitchen: There is a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, freezer, two microwaves one toaster oven, and three sinks and two hand washing sinks. The kitchen was clean and there were no accessible hazards observed. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks. The menus are posted in the front lobby and in the hallway. There is a confidential allergy list posted inside the cabinet. 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 cabinet above the hand washing sink. LPA observed 1%, or nonfat milk and whole milk per representative the whole milk is for a child that has milk allergy. Outside: Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair and is age appropriate. LPA observed a large play structure with two slides securely anchored in the ground with a canopy for shade and a rubber mat as a cushioned surface. There was a basketball court, splash pad, and is a separate grass area for active play with two soccer goals. The playground was observed to be free of debris. Drinking water is available in the form of a portable water jug and labeled cups. Per representative, there are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA did not observe any bodies of water. There are two storage sheds one was for the water feature and was not locked. The fencing is vinyl and was observed locked and is secure around the entire playground. Other Review: Children and staff files were reviewed, and staff interview was conducted. Current Pediatric CPR/First Aid (expires 4/2026). Transportation is not provided. Disaster Drills: Fire Drill was conducted: 6/23/25, Earthquake drill was conducted: 5/8/25, the Lockdown drill was conducted: 5/27/25. A complete Child/Parent Roster was not available during inspection. Per representative the last fire inspection was conducted in October 2024. The Staff/Child ratios were observed to be compliant; the sign in/out sheets were digital/electronic that is coded with a code per parent and paper sign in sheets with parent initials. Per representative, the children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive. There is a separate area for isolation and care of ill children in front lobby to the right of the desk on a cot until the parent can pick up the child. Per representative, the medications are stored in the main office, 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 supervisor\342\200\231s office, locked it 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. 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\342\200\231s 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. 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 within seven (7) days at: unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov or via fax (661) 202-3810. There are deficiencies cited during this inspection and Technical Violations. See LIC 809D and TV 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 Shirley King, 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.