Routine inspection·March 26, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Veronica Martinez Garza conducted an unannounced Annual/Required inspection at the above facility on 03/26/25 at 02:23 p.m. LPA met with Dr. Norma Castillo, Director who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a school age program which operates from Monday through Friday 02:30pm - 06:00pm. The program is licensed for 35 children. Per director, there are 39 children enrolled. The facility also has a preschool age program that shares the same indoor space and outdoor at different times. Preschool license number is 198011469. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. This school age program that consists of 1 classroom. LPA observed 06 Children with 02 staff. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded on the attached LIC859. All children were observed to be under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. The indoor classroom was inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. LPA observed the facility to be clean and in sanitary conditions. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Drinking water was readily available via filtered water. LPA also observed all children have their own cubby. At this time, the " office " is used as an isolation area. A mat is available for an ill child to rest on. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. 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. Page 1 of 4 LPA observed all required forms/publications to be posted in the entrance of the facility. Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. Snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity, and appropriateness to children in care. Facility offers PM snack. All food is protected from contamination. The facility has a kitchen equipped with a stove, refrigerator, and cabinets. LPA observed a child proof gate that makes the kitchen inaccessible to children. Director states there are no weapons or firearms in the premises. First Aid supplies are available. LPA observed a current Emergency disaster drill. Last drill documented was on 03/18/25. LPA observed a functioning carbon monoxide detector. LPA took a tour of the outdoor play area and inspected the outdoor play equipment for any lose or pointed parts. LPA observed adequate shade, age-appropriate toys, equipment, and materials for children. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition as is free of hazards. Areas around and/or under climbing equipment have cushioning material to absorb a fall. LPA advised the director to check with the American Standard Testing Materials for Playground Guidelines and/or to use the manufactures recommendations for the playground equipment in efforts to be more in line with safety guidelines. LPA observed an indoor pool that is located next to the facility. Per the director, the pool is currently closed due to construction. Director stated that the school-age children utilize the pool year round from 04:00 pm- 04:30 pm once a week with parent consent. During file reviews, LPA observed parent consents on file (LPA took a picture of a random consent). LPA couldn’t go inside the pool since it’s locked. The doors leading to the pool are locked and can only be accessed through a key that facility staff do not have. 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 observed all children present were signed in. Children’s roster was reviewed. Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. LPA observed all children’s files are complete. Staff Records were reviewed to ensure that appropriate documentation of education credits is on file. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. LPA observed the director’s Mandated Reporter Training expires on 02/20/26 and Pediatric CPR/FA expires on 01/12/26. LPA also observed staff 2 (S2) is missing proof MMR vaccine. S3 is missing proof of MMR, Tdap, TB test, LIC 503, LIC 501, and mandated reporter training AB1207. Page 2 of 4 SB792 (Immunization Requirements for Staff and Employees) was discussed with the director. AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – On or before March 30, 2018, any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers . 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/ . 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-proces . Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Page 3 of 4 CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: 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 child care 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 verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . The following deficiencies were cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and Health & Safety Codes. Please see 809D for documentation of deficiencies. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director Norma Castillo. Page 4 of 4