Routine inspection·September 16, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Veronica Martinez Garza conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection at the above facility on 09/16/25 at 09:15 a.m. LPA met with Claudia Salazar Health Technician who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. This is a single licensed child care center licensed for 60 children. The facility offers an Early Head Start program with a capacity of (16) toddlers in classrooms #27 and #28 and the Head Start program with a capacity of (44) preschoolers in classrooms #1 and #2. The facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00am-2:30pm. There are 48 children enrolled. Program Manager Samara Baker later arrived and assisted LPA with the rest of the tour. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. The facility is located on the Cogswell Elementary School. The programs are on separate locations with their own playground area. The following staff were present during this inspection: classroom #27: 07 children with 03 staff, classroom #28: 07 children with 02 staff, classroom #1: 12 children with 03 staff, and classroom #2: 11 children with 03 staff. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded on the attached LIC859. All children were observed to be under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Drinking water was readily available indoors and outdoors. LPA observed classrooms have water jugs, water dispenser, labeled water bottles that are refilled as needed, and a filtered water fountain. Per the program manager, the water bottles are washed daily. Both programs share the children's restrooms. LPA observed all restrooms are safe and in sanitary conditions. The EHS programs have a changing table that is within arms reach of a sink. LPA observed cots are used as napping equipment and all children have their own cubby. Page 1 of 4 At this time, the "Teacher Office" is used as an isolation area. A cot is available for an ill child to rest on. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. All storage containers for solid waste, including movable 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. LPA observed all required forms/publications to be posted in each classroom. Menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and snack. Meals are dropped off daily by the central kitchen and stored in a warmer. All food is protected from contamination. LPA observed both programs have a small kitchen with a refrigerator that is maintained inaccessible to children. Program manager states there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises. First Aid supplies are available. LPA observed a current Emergency disaster drill. Last drill documented was on 08/28/25. LPA observed a functioning carbon monoxide detectors. LPA took a tour of both outdoor play areas and inspected the outdoor play equipment for any lose or pointed parts. The outdoor play areas were observed to have adequate-shade and age-appropriate equipment. Outdoor areas around and/or under climbing equipment have cushioning material to absorb a fall. LPA advised the program manager to check with the American Standard Testing Materials for Playground Guidelines and/or to use the manufactures recommendations for the playground equipment in efforts to be more in line with safety guidelines. 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. LPA observed all children present were signed in. According to the program manager, staff and children\342\200\231s files are stored at the administrative office. LPA will review staff and children\342\200\231s files at a later date and time. If the staff and children\342\200\231s files are observed to be incomplete during the date and time the LPA reviews the files, a case management inspection will occur at the facility to reflect the incomplete files. Page 2 of 4 AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting \342\200\223 On or before March 30, 2018, any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers . This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. LPA observed 2 out of 6 medications were not in the original medication box. LPA observed 1 medication (inhaler) had a copy of the prescription taped on the plastic bag; however, the medication box was missing. The other medication is over the counter had a sticky note with the instructions taped along with the expiration date; however, the original box was missing. LPA observed that all medications had the proper documentation on file. According to the health technician the over the counter medication came without a box and the inhaler box was torn by the child. Parents were asked to obtain a new prescription but due to the inhaler being filled recently, they were provided with a copy of the prescription and the pharmacy provided a copy of the instructions which is what LPA observed taped on the plastic bag. LPA advised the program manager that all medication should be in the designated box with the prescription label. 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 are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Program manager 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. All staff have received an active criminal record clearance as a condition of their employment with the Mountain View School District. 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 . Page 3 of 4 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-proces . Program manager 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. CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: 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 . At this time, the facility is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no deficiencies being issued today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the program manager Samara Baker. Page 4 of 4