Routine inspection·March 26, 2025

On March 26, 2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Van and Naves met with the director, Dawn Jones, for an unannounced annual inspection. The purpose of the inspection was explained, and the director granted LPAs entry to the center. The director and three teachers supervised 32 preschool children. The facility complies with the staff-children ratio today. The days and operations hours are Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. All staff members present during the inspection had their criminal record clearances verified through the CDSS Guardian Background Check site and were found to have eligible clearance status. LPAs toured and inspected the physical plant with the director to identify potential health and safety hazards. The facility is well-maintained and has proper heating, lighting, and ventilation. The center utilizes a manual signing in and out. Upon reviewing the records, the sign-in and sign-out log only contains the children's first names and does not include their parents' signatures. LPAs reminded the director to ensure the children's full names and parents' signatures are required. A technical violation was issued. All classrooms are well-stocked with age-appropriate toys and educational materials. The furniture is sturdy and well-maintained. The facility has centralized smoke detectors, multiple carbon monoxides, fully charged fire extinguishers, and functioning telephones. All hazardous materials, including cleaning solutions and poisons, are kept out of the reach of children. Additionally, sleeping cots are appropriately stored. Continued on page 2... page 2. LPAs observed that each child has a cubby and/or hooks or hangers for their backpacks. All emergency equipment is secured and locked. According to the director, the center currently has no children with medications. However, the center has centralized medication storage where medications are kept in a locked metal box. First aid supplies are fully stocked and accessible for the children's use. All children's toilets and handwashing sinks are in good working condition and have proper sanitation. There is a separate bathroom for staff use on the premises. LPAs observed no bodies of water on the premises. The outdoor play area is maintained clean and free of debris. The outdoor play area is completely fenced, clean, and in good repair. The play structure has soft cushions underneath it to minimize the risk of serious injuries in the event of accidental falls. The director mentioned that the sandbox area is checked daily before the children play. According to the director, the Center does not provide food; all food is from home. The Center has a water filtration station and cups available for children. All storage containers for solid waste within the Center have proper, tight-fitting covers. All required postings were observed, including the facility license, notification of parent rights, personal rights, car seat law, emergency disaster plan, waiver, and a record of daily activities. Random children's records and personnel records were reviewed during the inspection. Records review showed the facility has complete records of each child, including immunizations, admission agreements, emergency contact, and personal rights. Staff records indicate that all staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal records and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Multiple staff members have records of valid CPR certifications and mandated reporter training certificates. Continued on page 3... page 3. The Director stated that the Center conducts fire and earthquake drills quarterly; the last drills were conducted on 3/12/2025. The 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. 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. CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES : LPAs verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) 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/ . Continued on page 4. page 4. The Director 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. LPAs discussed Child Abuse Mandated Training AB1207 with the Director. As of January 1, 2018, all staff must complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. The training can be obtained online at www.mandatedreporterca.com . Pesticide regulations were discussed with the Site Director. In accordance with the Healthy Schools Act, California law requires that anyone using any pesticide must be trained every year in integrated pest management and the safe use of pesticides around children. The director was advised that a free one-hour online course is available on the Department of Pesticide Regulation's website: www.cdpr.ca.gov/schoolipm/training . For questions, email ccipmlist@cdpr.ca.gov . 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 . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Dawn Jones.