Routine inspection (3-year)·September 8, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeanette Estrada conducted an unannounced 3 year required inspection at the facility. LPA initially met with Head Teacher Moriah Gatson and advised her of the reason for the visit. LPA observed 9 children and 2 staff in room 2105 and 15 children and 2 staff in room 2106. Early Learning Center Manager Keokuk Legarde arrived a few minutes later to proceed with the visit. This is a preschool program located on the premises of Birney Elementary School. There are two operating classrooms: 2105 and 2106. 2105 is a Preschool Head Start classroom for ages 3 to 5 years old and 2106 is a TK/Head Start (collab) classroom for ages 4 & 5 years old. Both classrooms run full day programs Monday through Friday from 7:45 AM to 2:45 PM. All areas available to children were inspected. Classrooms are located next to each other and are separated by a sliding door in the middle. There are required posted documents in each classroom. Each classroom was observed to be clean and organized with age appropriate toys, materials and furnishings in good condition. Children have cubbies assigned to them. Cleaning supplies are kept inaccessible to children . There is an operable carbon monoxide detector available. There are two restrooms inside each classroom. Each restroom has 1 toilet and there is one hand wash sink located right outside the restrooms and another hand wash sink on an opposite wall in the classrooms. The facility also has a waiver on file allowing use of the elementary school restrooms. There are 5 toilets and 4 sinks in the restroom in building 2000 and 5 toilets and 7 sinks in the restroom in building 1000. The program administers medication. Currently there are children who keep medication at the facility. Required paperwork is kept on file. In classroom 2105 Medication is kept in the classroom first aid backpack Page 2 In classroom 2106 TK/HS classroom, some medication is kept in the classroom first aid back pack and other medication is kept at the elementary nurse's office. The isolation area for classroom 2105 preschool HS is in the HS office Room B 37 and the isolation area for room 2106 TK/HS is also in the nurse's office. Children use the water fountains and disposable cups for drinking water in the classrooms. The facility tested for lead on 5/29/25 with no lead exceedance detected in the water. Children are offered a napping cot and sheets for nap time. The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. There is a waiver on file for shared use of the outdoor area with the kindergarten classroom and the TK classroom. Shade is provided via trees, umbrella and canopy in the yard. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on the playground for children ages 2-12 years old which is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by cushioned rubber flooring. Facility Representative stated there is an active supervision plan in place when the structure is in use. Outdoor drinking water is available via water fountains. LPAs observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There are no weapons or fire arms. The facility conducts an emergency drill monthly along with the elementary school during the school year. The last documented drill was conducted on 6/10/25 . Parents sign in/out in the classrooms. Menus are posted in the classroom and provided to parents. The program offers breakfast, lunch and snack. Breakfast and lunch are provided by the cafeteria. Snacks are provided by the Head Start program. Children who have allergies or food preferences are provided an accommodation and allergy lists are kept in the classrooms. LPA reviewed staff files. At least one person present has obtained a valid pediatric first aid/cpr certification. LPA reviewed children's files and verified they contain the required documents. 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. Page 3 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 . This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . 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/ . 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-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. No citations were issued during today's inspection. A notice of site visit was given to Facility Representative and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Facility Representatives, Keokuk Legarde.