Routine inspection·June 12, 2025

On 6/12/2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Monica Ruiz and Lilli Babcock arrived at the facility noted above to conduct an unannounced annual inspection. A risk assessment was conducted. LPAs presented identification, explained reason for the visit, and provided the Entrance Checklist - Child Care Centers form (LIC 125). Lead Teacher Erika Contreras guided LPAs on a tour of the facility. Office Manager, Debbie Lajoie arrived at 12:15 PM. This is a preschool program which is currently licensed for a capacity of 105 children and operates Monday \342\200\223 Friday from 6:30 AM \342\200\223 6:00 PM. Per Lead Teacher there are 26 children enrolled. Census was taken upon arrival, and the following staff and children were observed by LPAs to be present: Green Door: 2 Staff with 7 children and Red Door: 1 Staff with 6 children. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed by LPAs to be under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. The licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected and the following was observed: All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that furniture and equipment are age-appropriate and in good repair, and the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. LPAs observed the carpet in a few areas in the classrooms to be stained in places and advised Lead Teacher to clean the carpets regularly. Napping equipment including mats and bedding were inspected for good condition and appropriate storage. LPAs observed children\342\200\231s bedding to be stored so that napping equipment and bedding are touching other children\342\200\231s bedding. LPAs advised Lead Teacher to store children\342\200\231s bedding so that bedding for one child does not come into contact with another child\342\200\231s bedding, and according to regulations. Per Lead Teacher, children\342\200\231s bedding is washed weekly by the facility. Each staff member is assigned a laundry day. Page 1 of 5 Storage for children's belongings was inspected and LPAs observed children to have their own labeled cubbies to store their belongings in all classrooms. Children bring water bottles from home and are allowed to drink freely at any time. Water bottles are refilled on demand from a water pitcher located in the classroom. Water pitchers are refilled in the kitchen from a water filtration system. LPAs observed toys and materials for children in the classrooms. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in restrooms used by children. All materials and surfaces accessible to children appear to be toxic free. Per Lead Teacher, the multi-purpose room, which is connected to the office, is used as an isolation area and ill children use the restroom in the multi-purpose room. Per Lead Teacher, staff provide 100% supervision when ill child is using the isolation room and/or restroom, and parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill, and staff are ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness are not being accepted. Food menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. The facility provides breakfast and PM snack. All kitchen, food preparation, and food storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents, and other vermin. All food is protected from contamination, and LPAs inspected that any contaminated food is discarded immediately. LPAs inspected food to be in good quality and quantity. LPAs observed the door from Classroom #2 (Building A) which leads directly to the kitchen to be closed but unlocked and accessible to children in care. LPAs observed knives and a pair of scissors in a drawer in the kitchen. Lead Teacher was advised to make kitchen inaccessible to children. Lead Teacher states that there are no poisons or firearms on the premises. Page 2 of 5 First aid kits were located in each classroom. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. LPAs observed the facility to have operable carbon monoxide and smoke detectors. The facility has an outdoor play area that is fully fenced. LPAs observed the surface of the outdoor play structure in play yard B to be peeling and cracking. LPAs advised representative to have play structure repaired. There is adequate shade in the play yard. There are safe toys, play equipment and materials observed for children outside on playground. LPAs advised Lead Teacher to maintain cushioning under outdoor equipment and to maintain a fall space around climbing equipment. LPAs observed a hot tub spa and a swimming pool at the facility. LPAs observed one chain-linked fence leading to pool, to have an uncovered foothold, which is a potential risk to children in care. Lead Teacher stated the facility uses the swimming pools in the summer months. LPAs advised Lead Teacher to ensure that all gates leading to the swimming pools are closed and locked at all times. Lead Teacher stated that there is a certified lifeguard on duty with a current water safety certificate. LPAs also observed there was no required pool alarm or pool cover in either pool. Availability of outdoor drinking water was observed. Per Lead Teacher teachers bring out the children\342\200\231s water bottles each time the classroom goes outdoors. LPAs reviewed facility roster and Disaster Drill log. Last drill was conducted on 5/22/25. LPAs observed all required posted forms to be posted in the office. Staff Records and Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed. LPAs observed children\342\200\231s files reviewed to be complete. Inspection of required forms were made. Children\342\200\231s files reviewed contain information including, but not limited to the following: Name, address and telephone number of the child's authorized representative and of relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary. Page 3 of 5 LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative 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 facility representative 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. 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/ . PIN 22-05-CCP Facility representative 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Debbie LaJoie. Page 5 of 5 LPAs observed at least one person present during the inspection to be trained in Pediatric First Aid and CPR. LPA reviewed staff files, including Health Screenings. LPAs observed all personnel to be in good health and are physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks. LPAs observed one staff to be missing proof of current Mandated Reporter Training (AB1207). Staff immunization records (Influenza, Measles, and Pertussis) were reviewed, and LPAs observed 3 staff to be missing proof of measles immunizations. LPAs 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 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. 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. 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 with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Page 4 of 5