Routine inspection·May 13, 2025

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Cynthia Reyes conducted an unannounced annual site Inspection as well as an increase in capacity (requested increase to 48 children) to ensure the health and safety standards as required by the regulations governing childcare centers are met for this school age program. LPA met with Carolina De Villa, Director 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 AM to 6 PM. LPA began the tour of the facility with Carolina. The parents will enter and exit from the parking lot in the main lobby. The children sign in/out sheets are located in the main lobby and were reviewed to ensure that the person/staff who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. The parent board is located inside that same area with all the licensing required postings and waivers and are visible for all to see. Facility has telephone service as well as an email and both were verified. The licensee was advised that the email may be public information. The ill/isolation area is in the directors office and staff rest room is next door. 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 at the entrance of the facility. LPA was guided through the school age classrooms "D" & new requested "F". During the tour LPA was not able to take staff names, position or children's census, as no children were in care at this time. The school age classrooms are located on the second floor. Continue on next page Page 2 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, if a child request to rest. 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 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. Each class room has a bathroom with 2 toilets and 2 sinks (1 inside and 1 outside the rest room). Bathroom in room "D" is for girls only and bathroom in room "F" is for boys. If 1 child using any room is OK. LPA was then guided to the outdoor play area . The yard is self-contained by a gate around it. Water will be used by jugs, cups and children’s own 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 via fixed shade structure. 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. Waiver is on file for shared yard space. LPA observed a swimming pool on the premise. Licensee stated that the pool is used as an optional service to teach swimming during the summer only. When in use there is a certified lifeguard on duty. Page 3 The swimming pool is located adjacent to the outdoor space designated for the school age/private school children. Three sides of the fencing was observed made of wrought iron gate 5’8’ inches tall and the fourth side is made of center block which is 5'5 inches tall. The fencing is 2 inches from the ground and the space in between the bars are less than 4 inches wide. There is one singular entrance into the pool area. Per licensee the pool entrance is kept locked when not in use. The entrance gate swings away from the pool and is self-latching with a key lock and the key is kept in the directors office. LPA observed that the fencing requirements meets Title 22 regulations at this time. LPA also observed a life ring and rescue pole visible from the pool area and is immediately accessible. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. Children food : The facility provides am and pm snack- parents will bring lunch for full days. Snack menus were observed to be posted and reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. The kitchen/food prep area was observed to include a refrigerator, stove and microwave. Food and snacks were observed to be labeled with expiration dates. Space was inspected for safety and cleanliness. Licensee will take measures to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents. All food and drinks are to be labeled with the expiration date visible for all to see. Containers used to discard food have tight fitting lids. The facility has extra linen & food available if needed. 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: 08/19/2024) must be serviced annually or as often as necessary. Fire and earthquake drills must be done every 3 months and documented ( Last drill 03/27/2025). 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 a 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. AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – Implementation was discussed with Licensee. Website provided: http://mandatedreporterca.com . Page 4 Children’s Records were reviewed for completeness. Inspection of required forms were made and documented on the LIC 857. LPA reviewed Staff records, which are documented on the LIC 859. Staff present will be verified to have proof against TB, measles, pertussis, and influenza, as well as current Mandated reporter. LPA observed during staff file review, that there is at least one person present on this date and at all times, with Pediatric CPR & First Aid. Children's roster & Staff Personnel report 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. 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/ . Page 5 MyChildCarePlan.org – Licensee, 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. 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 . Currently, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there was 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 Carolina De Villa- Crelencia, Director. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days Based on measurements and inspection of the new class room (F) the increase will be approved for a total capacity of 48 school age children. Fire clearance is on file and approved.