Routine inspection·June 23, 2025

On 06/23/2025 at 2:45pm (LPA), Licensing Program Analyst Stephanie Li conducted an unannounced required annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA met with Director Jaytiana Blackwood, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Per director, there are currently 23 children enrolled. This is a School Age program, which operates next to the preschool program. Operating hours are from Monday through Friday 8:00AM-6:00PM. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The facility consists of 4 rooms, kitchen, 2 bathrooms, staff room, back playground and front yard. 22 children and 3 staff were present during visit. Staff names were recorded. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Per director, she took over as director 3 weeks prior. Licensing staff observed disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children were not accessible. Room furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All floors are clean and safe. Storage for children's belongings were inspected. All toilets and washing facilities were inspected for safe and sanitary operating conditions. First Aid supplies are available. Drinking water was readily available indoors. There is an isolation room for an ill child to use. An isolation bathroom is nearby and available for children to use. page 1 of 4 Licensing staff observed all required forms/publications to be posted in the kitchen. LPA observed LIC500, LIC308, LIC610 on parent board needs updating. 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 am and pm snacks. Lunch is packed 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 3/19/25 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. Director states there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises. Per disaster log, the last disaster drill was conducted in 4/25/2025. Reminded director disaster drills must be conducted at least every six months. Licensing staff reviewed the outdoor play area. The playgrounds 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. There is adequate shade in the play yard. LPA observed a large sand box and advised that sand box needs to be covered over night to prevent animal droppings. Drinking water is readily available outdoors through water bottles. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed for full signatures. LPA observed many parents use initials and reminded Director that parents must use full signatures when signing in and out. Student and staff records were reviewed and documented on the LIC 859and LIC857. Child with epipen medication does not have an emergency care plan for administration. LPA advised that IMS must be obtained for child with epi-pen. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid (exp 8/2026) present during this inspection. Staff present had AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate (exp 2/2026). LPA advised to submit Directors packet within 30 days of acquiring position and emailed director checklist. page 2 of 4 Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. IMS is being provided at this time. 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). Lead testing was completed on 2/12/2024. Page 3 of 4 The facility has completed lead testing and had no 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) \342\200\223 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 Jaytiana Blackwood. Page 4 of 4