Routine inspection·July 11, 2025

On 7/11/2025, at approximately 9:30AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Nicole Tran and Jonathan Tse conducted an unannounced annual inspection at the facility. LPAs met with Assistant Site Director, Allison Brinkley (D1) and explained the purpose of the visit. Present during the visit was D1, 4 staff members and 15 school age children. The facility is located on-site with their preschool and infant licensed programs. The school age program\342\200\231s license allows for the use of Rooms 5, 6, and the outdoor play area. LPAs toured the facility for any health and safety hazards with D1. Per D1, Room 5 is for children in transitional kindergarten to 1 st grade and Room 6 is for children in 2 nd grade to 6 th grade. LPAs observed the classrooms to be clean and free of debris. There are a variety of age-appropriate toys and furniture present. In both classrooms, there are two toilets and three sinks for children\342\200\231s use. Individual cubbies are available for children\342\200\231s personal storage. LPAs tested and verified the presence of carbon monoxide detectors. There is a fire alarm system running throughout the facility. Fully charged fire extinguishers at least the size of 2A10BC are present in the classrooms. Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning solutions have been made inaccessible to children. Per D1, lunches and snacks are provided by the facility\342\200\231s central kitchen off-site and served by the facility. Children refill their personal water bottles from Brita filters located in the classrooms as needed. Continued on Page Two Page Two LPAs observed the outdoor area to be free of debris and other loose articles. There are age-appropriate toys and equipment present. There is a seesaw that is cushioned by tanbark and nearby trees provide shade for children. Drinking water has been made accessible to children as they play outside. The outdoor area is enclosed by a fence that is at least four feet high. During summer session, teachers take children on walks to a nearby park. There are no swimming pools or other similar bodies of water on site. LPAs reviewed eight staff files and six children\342\200\231s files. LPAs observed there to be at least one teacher present with current First Aid/CPR training. Staff transcripts and immunization records are available for review. Two staff members did not have current Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter Training. All children\342\200\231s files were observed to be complete. LPAs observed both classrooms to be using paper sign in and out sheets. All required postings were observed to be posted and accessible for review by the front entrance. Menus are posted and available for review on classroom doors. 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 . D1 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. Continued on Page Three Page Three 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). 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/ . D1 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. See LIC9102-TV for technical violations issued today regarding Mandated Reporter Training. No deficiencies were cited on today\342\200\231s visit, 7/11/2025. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights were provided and explained. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Assistant Site Director, Allison Brinkley.