Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cynthia Reyes, conducted an unannounced
annual site Inspection to ensure the health and safety standards as required by the regulations governing child care centers are met for this Preschool program. LPA met with Director Annalise Leach and a copy of the Entrance Checklist for Child Care Centers form (LIC 125) was provided. The days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 6:30 AM to 6 PM. The Center is located on the grounds of Gladstone Church.
LPA began the tour of the facility with Annalise, the director who states parents will enter the facility from the back gate of the school parking lot, The children sign in/out for the parents is done through the Pro-care Application. 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 and census of each physical count of the children in care for the day. The parent board is located in each class room and outside near the butter fly class room, with all the licensing required postings and are visible for all to see. The facility has telephone service and phone number to the school was verified. The licensee was advised that the email may be public information. Annalise stated there are no weapons or firearms on the premises.
The ill/isolation area is located in the directors office and the children will use the staff rest room located next to the Ladybugs/honey bees class room next to the office. A cot/chair will be used for the ill child to use and rest if needed and away from the other children while waiting for the child to be picked up by the parent. Health checks are conducted in each class rooms.
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LPA was guided through the preschool classrooms #1-4. During the tour LPA took staff names, positions and children's census. There are 3 bungalows that house the classrooms for this facility,
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Room Honey Bees/Koalas (3 year olds) consists of 2 teacher, 0 aide with 11 total children.
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Room Butter flies (2 year olds) consists of 1 teacher, 0 aide with 9 total children.
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Room Owls (4 year olds) consists of 1 teacher, 0 aide with 10 total children.
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Room Sensational Spider's consists of 0 teacher, 0 aide with 0 total children. (Room is closed at this time)
Teacher child
ratios
were discussed in accordance with Title 22 Regulations and observed. LPA observed the licensed facility is
within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. LPA discussed Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision that children should be under direct supervision and observation, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times.
The following in the
classrooms
were also observed by LPA during this inspection. Toys and play equipment were observed to be age appropriate clean and safe. All surfaces and materials accessible to children, including toys, are toxic free, age-appropriate fixtures, furniture, equipment and supplies and all was inspected for age appropriateness and is in good repair. LPA observed and inspected napping equipment (cots) & are age appropriate and in good repair. Sheets/blankets are provided by the parents and taken home and washed every Friday. Appropriate Individual storage space was observed to be available for each child and cleanliness
was observed in the room. LPA observed the facility has central heat and air, overhead lights as well as natural light. The facility will provide water by use of jugs and cups and the children can bring their own labeled water bottles/Sippy cups.
LPA observed all
restrooms
used by children are in good condition, water temperature, paper towels, toilet paper, and all were inspected for safety, sanitation and operable. Childcare centers shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.
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Children
food
: The facility provides AM & PM snack and the parents will bring the children's lunch. All food menus were observed to be posted and reviewed to ensure that they are posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. LPA observed a functional kitchen which included a refrigerator, microwave and a large storage cabinet and a food prep area. Storage and food prep areas were inspected for safety and cleanliness. All food and drinks are to be labeled with the expiration date visible for all to see. All food is protected from contamination, and LPA inspected that any contaminated food is discarded immediately. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers and are in good repair. Licensee will take measures to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents. The facility has extra linen and food available if needed.
The LPA was then guided to the
outdoor play area
. The outdoor play yard is self-contained by a gate around it. The children can walk outside their class room door to get to the play ground. Water will be used by jugs, cups and children\342\200\231s own labeled water bottles while outdoors. LPA observed age-appropriate outdoor toys, play equipment and materials to be clean, safe and in good repair, as well as adequate shade available by use of large sails. All areas around play equipment and slides are cushioned with material to absorb a fall. LPA advised the licensee
that the children need to be within the direct care and supervision, including visual observation and supervision of the teacher(s) at all times. No bodies of water were observed on the premise. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected.
Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are present and are in operable condition in each classroom. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors should be checked and batteries replaced as needed. The fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC (
Service date:
19/14/2026) must be serviced annually or as often as necessary. Fire and earthquake drills must be done every 3 months and documented (
Last drill
03/05/2026). Hazardous items including disinfectants, poisonous, cleaning solutions and any other items that could pose a danger to children were observed to be stored inaccessible to children.
Facility has
No
transportation policy. Licensee states that any lifesaving medication will be stored in a locked area inaccessible to children in care. First aid supplies were observed to have all the required items including a thermometer. There is a fully equipped
first aid kit
available in each classroom.
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AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting
\342\200\223 Implementation was discussed with Licensee. Website provided:
http://mandatedreporterca.com
.
Children\342\200\231s Records
were reviewed for completeness. Inspection of required forms were made and documented on the LIC 857.
Staff records
were reviewed for completeness. Inspection of required forms were made and documented on the LIC 859 and LPA verified that the facility to have at least one person present on this date and at all times, with Pediatric CPR & First Aid.
The Children\342\200\231s roster (LIC 9040) & Staff Personnel report (LIC 500) was reviewed for completeness.
Criminal Records clearance:
Licensee 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.
Lead
Testing:
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. LPA referred licensee to the Department website for lead:
Lead Toxicity Prevention and water Testing Information.
MyChildCarePlan.org \342\200\223 Licensee, was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (
R&Rs
) throughout California.
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This facility provides incidental medical services-
IMS
. LPA reviewed storage of "medication and equipment, supplies, and reviewed children's 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, available at:
http://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/
.
Licensee was advised of the requirement to report
unusual incidents
and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation (within 24 hours by telephone call) and documented on the form LIC624B and submitted within 7 days by email, fax or mailed to the department
. UIR Email: MPROincidentreports@dss.ca.gov
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 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
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/process
.
To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD
Important
Information website at
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe
and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.
The department has On Duty Workers
available for questions
Monday through Friday at (323) 981-3350 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. To access forms and regulations go online at:
www.ccld.ca.gov
.
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Currently, the licensee is/is not in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there was (there were no) deficiency cited during today's Inspection in accordance with the California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1. Consultation was given on this date.
Exit interview
conducted and report was reviewed and given to Annalise Leach, Director
A notice of
the site visit
was given and must remain posted for 30 days