Routine inspection·September 15, 2025

On 09/15/2025 at approximately 8:45AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mary Silva conducted an unannounced annual random inspection. LPA met with Child Development Supervisor, Mercedes Gomez who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. Rosa Ducoing Child Development Program Director joined shortly after to completed inspection. This is preschool age program with an Early Headstart Toddler component that is licensed for 168 children(128 Preschool and 40 Toddlers). Preschool classroom A operates Monday-Friday from 6:30AM-5:55PM, Preschool classroom 31 operates Monday-Friday from 8:00AM-11:00AM and Preschool classroom 32 operates Monday-Friday from 8:00AM-4:00PM. Toddler classrooms 29 & 30 operate Monday-Friday from 8:00AM-3:30PM and Toddler classroom 26 operates Monday-Friday from 6:30AM to 5:55PM. Classroom 27 and 25 were observed to be vacant due to low enrollment. Per Supervisor there are 38 children enrolled in the Preschool program and 29 children in the toddler program. All areas were identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The Census was taken, LPA observed 25 toddlers with 9 staff and 31 preschool children with 6 staff. LPA inspected the following in the toddler classrooms: Room 26: 13 toddlers with 5 staff, Room 29: 6 toddlers with 2 staff, and Room 30: 6 toddlers with 2 staff. LPA observed the following in the preschool classrooms: Room A: 12 children with 3 staff, Room 31: 8 children with 2 staff, and Room 32: 11 children with 2 staff. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under supervision, including visual supervision. Licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Page 1 of 5 Licensing staff observed disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children, were located in a locked cabinet making them inaccessible to children. Classroom furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All floors are clean and safe. Storage for children's belongings were inspected. Napping equipment (mats/cots) and bedding were inspected for good condition, appropriate storage, and cleanliness . Children take their blankets home to wash weekly. All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. LPA observed changing tables in the toddler classrooms. First Aid supplies are available and complete. Drinking water was readily available indoors. At this time, each classroom has a section on the corner of the classroom designed as an isolation area, there is a bean bag/cot for an ill child to rest, and a restroom is available if needed. Licensing staff observed all required forms/publications to be posted in the entrance of each classroom. Food menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. The facility provides lunch and am/pm snacks for the Preschool program, and breakfast, lunch and snack for the EHS Toddler program. All meals are transported from Bassett High School. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents. Licensing staff observed the valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 07/08/25, as indicated on service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide and smoke detector that meets statutory requirements. Supervisor states there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises. The last Disaster drills was conducted on 09/05/2025. Reminded Supervisor disaster drills must be conducted at least every six months. Page 2 of 5 At 9:15am, licensing staff inspected the outdoor play areas for the preschool and EHS toddler program. The preschool program has two separate play yards in front of the classrooms and the toddler program has a play yard behind the classrooms. The playgrounds equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Drinking water is readily available indoors and outdoors. LPA observed water gallons in each classroom with plastic cups. The Director states that there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this visit. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed director of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. LPA observed safe sleep logs for the toddler program. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. Licensing staff also reviewed staff records. The review of Staff records was documented on LIC 859. Most staff present had proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. Staff present had proof against TB, measles, pertussis, and influenza. Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed for completeness; Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857. Page 3 of 5 At 9:15am, licensing staff inspected the outdoor play areas for the preschool and EHS toddler program. The preschool program has two separate play yards in front of the classrooms and the toddler program has a play yard behind the classrooms. The playgrounds equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Drinking water is readily available indoors and outdoors. LPA observed water gallons in each classroom with plastic cups. The Director states that there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this visit. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed director of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. LPA observed safe sleep logs for the toddler program. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. Licensing staff also reviewed staff records. The review of Staff records was documented on LIC 859. Most staff present had proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. Staff present had proof against TB, measles, pertussis, and influenza. Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed for completeness; Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857. 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/ . Facility provides IMS services. LPA observed all medication to be storage in first aid backpack hooked by the entrance made inaccessible to children. Page 4 of 5 Director 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. 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 . 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). Director 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. Based on the LPA\342\200\231s observations and records reviews, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children\342\200\231s health and safety. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Rosa Ducoing Child Development Program Director. Page 5 of 5