Routine inspection·January 24, 2025

On 1/24/25 at 1:00pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stephanie Li conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA met with Director Emily Laguna, who led LPA on a tour of the facility. This facility is a preschool license with a toddler component. There are 2 preschool classrooms and 1 toddler classroom. Preschool classrooms are assessable through the lobby and toddler classroom is assessable through the 3-5 year old class. There are 7 toddlers and 22 preschool children and 5 staff present during visit. There are currently 56 children enrolled in the entire program. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 7:45am-6:00pm. The facility entrance is through the parking lot. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The facility consists of 3 classrooms and 1 shared outdoor playground. The facility has a waiver for a shared playground with the toddlers during staggered play schedules. Waiver and schedules were posted on parent board. Staff names were recorded. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. All children were observed to be under active/visual supervision of a teacher during the tour. LPA did advise Director that all teachers relieving toddler lead teacher for breaks need to have infant toddler units. Licensing staff observed disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children were not accessible to children. Classroom furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All floors are clean and safe. Napping equipment mats and cots and bedding were inspected for good condition, appropriate storage, and cleanliness . Each classroom has large air purifiers running to keep the air clean. Page 1 of 4 Children’s sheets are washed by facility every weekend and parents take home children’s blankets to wash. Storage for children's belongings were inspected. All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. First Aid supplies are available and complete. Drinking water was readily available indoors. Offices are used as an isolation area, there is a chair and rug available for an ill child to rest and wait for parents to pick up. There are separate staff bathrooms for staff and ill children to use when needed. Licensing staff observed all required forms/publications to be posted by the front entrance. Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. Facility provides 2 snacks, am and pm snacks and parents pack lunch from home. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents. Licensing staff observed the required 2A10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 08/28/24 on service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide and smoke detector that meets statutory requirements. Teachers states there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises. The last Disaster drill was conducted in 12/17/2024. At 2:00pm, licensing staff reviewed the outdoor play area. The playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Drinking water is readily available outdoors. Director stated that previous sand in sand box was removed and replaced with new sand after the fires. Per director, for health and safety of children they are not bringing children outside for outdoor play until air quality and conditions improve. Facility uses the Brightwheel app for parent sign in and out and daily communications. Page 2 of 4 Staff records and children’s records were review for completeness and noted on LIC857 and LIC859. All required forms are up to date in staff and children’s files. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. Facility is currently not providing IMS. 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 Director 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. 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 . 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 childcare 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). Page 3 of 4 The facility has completed lead testing and is in the process of remediating lead exceedances. LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information . Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued today. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Exit interview conducted, report was reviewed, and appeal rights were given to Director Emily Laguna. Page 4 of 4