Routine inspection (3-year)·June 27, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Seung Lee conducted an unannounced required inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with Director, Ulyssa Prentice who provided a tour of the facility. This is a preschool age program licensed for 64 children, which operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The following was observed: 16 napping children with 1 staff member in the first classroom. 6 active children with 1 staff member in the second classroom observed. The classroom furniture and equipment were inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. Availability of drinking water is provided by a water service and filtration water pitchers kept in each classroom. Fire extinguishers were observed to be serviced. The last date of the fire/emergency drill was 05/28/2025 per drill log. The facility provides morning and afternoon snack and parents bring lunch from home. Food is kept in the kitchen area with expiration dates. A snack menu is located on the refrigerator and in the main lobby area for parents to view. Outdoor playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. There is adequate shade in the play yard. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with a soft foam material that absorbs falls, however there is some areas of the foam that is damaged from weather and day-to-day use. Children and Staff files were reviewed during this inspection. CPR for the Director expires 06/2027. Per Director Medication is kept in a container in the kitchen. There are few children currently who have medication at the school and staff members are aware on how to administer in the event it is required. LPA advised to make sure that all medication has the child’s name with a prescription label and that it is not expired. An IMS plan is available in the child’s file. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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 LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process . There were no deficiencies cited during this inspection The notice of site inspection must remain posted for 30 days during hours of operation. Failure to maintain this posting requirement may result in a civil penalty of $100.00 dollars. Exit interview conducted with Director Ulyssa Prentice. Appeal rights discussed and explained.