Routine inspection·April 3, 2025

On 4/3/25 at 9:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stephanie Li conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with Director Jill Jones, who led LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool license. The program currently has 38 children enrolled. Census was taken. There were 23 children, 4 teaching staff, and 4 parent volunteers. The program is a half day Co-op program. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 9:00am-12:00pm, teachers are here from 8:30am-1:00pm. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The preschool facility consists of 3 classrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1 playground. The following was observed: Children have free flow between the classrooms (Art room, Discovery room and Block room) and the playground. Children are separated for snack by age group. Each room had a designated teacher or parent volunteer to supervise the children coming in and out. Organized activities were available for students to choose from. Staff names were recorded. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. All children were observed to be under active/visual supervision of a teacher during the tour. Licensing staff observed disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children were not accessible to children. LPA did observe cleaning compounds stored above the sink cabinet, next to and above snacks. LPA advised to keep snacks on one side of the separate cabinet with expiration dates labeled on the Ziploc bags and cleaning compounds on the other side of the separate cabinet for best practices. Classroom furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All floors are clean and safe. Children do not nap at the facility as they are a half day program. Page 1 of 4 Storage for children's belongings were inspected. All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. First Aid supplies are available and complete. The office is used as the sick area for an ill child to rest. There is a staff bathroom in the office for an ill child to use. Drinking water is available and provided through Brita filters . Snack and lunches is provided by parents from home. Facility keeps additional snack on site in case children are still hungry or parents forget to pack enough food. Licensing staff observed some required forms/publications to be posted by the front gate. LPA provided an updated Car Seat PUB for posting. 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 required 2A10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 10/04/2024 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. Director stated there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises. The last Disaster drill was conducted in 04/ 0 1/25. Licensing staff observed the outdoor play area. 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 outdoors. LPA inquired about summer water play. Per director, the use a wading pool for children to play with when it gets hot. LPA advised Director about teacher supervising children during water play in wading pools is required to have a Water Safety Certificate effective 2025. Sign in and out sheets are kept at front entrance and were checked for parents full signature. Children’s roster was available for review. Staff records and children’s records were reviewed and documented on LIC857 and LIC859. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. Page 2 of 4 Incidental Medical Services (IMS) is currently being provided. LPA reviewed IMS with director and adminstrator. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Facility 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). LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. Page 3 of 4 The facility has completed lead testing 1/31/2023 and have disconnected piping to drinking fountains “D” in Art room, “F” in Discovery room correcting exceedances. LPA observed sink faucet “G” in bonus room (labeled preschool room in lead report) has not been replaced and has access to water. Facility is no longer using that room. LPA observed room to not be in use and advised for faucet to be bagged and labeled “DO NOT USE”. LPA took photo of bagged faucet and advised that if facility wants to use the bonus room again, lead remediation will need to be done first. Teacher 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. At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued today. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Exit interview conducted, report was reviewed, and appeal rights were given to Director Jill Jones. Page 4 of 4