Routine inspection·January 30, 2026

On 1/30/26, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lilli Babcock conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Office Manager Debbie LaJoie, to whom the reason for the visit was explained. Lead Teacher, Renia Blamey , guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Director, Larissa Telles arrived at the facility at approximately 2:30 pm. This is a school-age program which is currently licensed for a capacity of 32 children and operates Monday \342\200\223 Friday from 6:30 AM \342\200\223 6:00 PM. Per Director there are 5 children enrolled. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. Census was taken. There was one teacher with two children present upon arrival. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded. LPA confirmed all individuals present have obtained a criminal record clearance. All children were observed 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. LPA observed the facility to be clean, sanitary and in good repair. Furniture and equipment were inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All indoor classrooms were inspected Page 1 of 5 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. At this time, the office is used as an isolation area. There are chairs in the office. 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. Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance. The facility provides PM snack. All kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All food is protected from contamination, and LPA inspected that any contaminated food is discarded immediately. There is drinking water available in all indoor classrooms via children's water bottles brought from home and filled as needed while indoors and outdoors. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to children. LPA observed the facility to have an operable smoke and carbon monoxide detector on this day. The outdoor play area was observed to be fully fenced. Outdoor playground equipment is free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. There is adequate shade in the play yard. LPA observed the outdoor area gravel on the playground under the slide to be shallow and expose the dirt underneath. LPA advised facility representative to maintain adequate cushioning under slides and high climbing equipment to absorb a fall. LPA observed two in-ground swimming pools (a large swimming pool and a smaller swimming pool) at the facility. Per Director, the children use the pool primarily during the summer session and if the weather stays warm the facility will use the pool after the summer session ends. Director stated there is at least one lifeguard present while children are swimming. Page 2 of 5 LPA observed the pool area does have a rescue pole with a body hook more than 12 feet in length and a life ring approved by the United States Coast Guard. LPA observed the front access gate does swing away from the pool and is self-closing and self-latching. At 2:00 pm, LPA observed the side access gate of the pool nearest to the office has been replaced but does not swing away from the pool and is not self-latching and self-closing. LPA observed a daily log of inspections of the pool safety features. Currently children are signed in and out on the Brightwheel App. Staff records were reviewed. LPA observed the facility staff files for Staff #1 and Staff #2 to be missing proof of current Mandated Reporter Training. Verification of CPR/First Aid was reviewed and LPA observed at least one staff present to have current Pediatric First Aid and CPR. LPA reviewed the Disaster Drill log. Last drill was conducted on 1/21/26. 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 of 5 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 as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16 . 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 (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES 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 and removing any 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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS Page 4 of 5 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/ . 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. 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. Based on the LPA observations and records review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children\342\200\231s health and safety. 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