Routine inspection·April 25, 2025

On 4/25/2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Naves and Van conducted an unannounced required visit to the child care center listed above. During today’s visit, the LPAs met the Director, Marcia Friedrich. The director was informed of the reason for today's visit by the LPAs. During today's visit, there were forty-one preschool-aged children present in the center. Present in the center with fingerprint clearance included the director and 7 teachers and 2 aides. The center is operating within its capacity and in accordance with the required ratio of staff to children. The LPAs and the director conducted an inspection to identify any potential health and safety hazards. The LPAs observed that the center maintains an electronic record using the app Bright wheel of the children’s attendance, and all enrolled children are accounted for during the day. The center provides a fully stocked first aid kit for treating injuries that are located in a back pack in all rooms. The LPAs observed that the classrooms were equipped with age-appropriate toys, furniture, and educational materials. 4 stalls and 4 sinks are available for children to use. LPAs observed a few Clorox wipes containers out and director immediately moved to an area higher and inaccessible to children. LPAs reminded director of importance of keeping any cleaning agents away from children and to conduct a training to remind staff. The center has a kitchen that is off limits to children that was clean and organized. Center provides breakfast and snack for children, but children bring lunch from home. Children bring bottles from home and have access to drinking water. cont on pg 2>>>> page 2 The LPAs identified that the equipment and furniture in the outdoor playground appeared to be in excellent condition. The outdoor play area for the older children has tanbark and has a sand box that is covered every night. Sand is changed every 3 years with last change being done in October of 2024. The outdoor play area for the smaller children has cushioned padding to prevent injury from falls. A sand box is also present and is covered daily. Outdoor area also has artificial turf. A creek runs along back outdoor play area but is properly gated off with no access to children. The LPAs observed that the center has a fish tank at the entrance that is properly secured with a cover. The center has smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, centralized smoke alarms, and operational phones. According to the director, no firearms or other weapons are kept in the center. The LPAs observed that the center provides individual cubbies for each child. The LPAs observed a designated area for children to sleep or rest quietly. The area includes sleeping mats and blankets for each child. Parents provide bedding and is sent home for washing every Friday or as needed. The LPAs observed that all required documents, such as the facility license, waivers, notification of parental rights, notification of personal rights, car seat law, emergency disaster plan, and daily activities, were displayed in the center. The center’s most recent emergency disaster drill was conducted on 3/19/2025 and was properly recorded, as confirmed by the LPA's review of the log. The LPAs reviewed the records of both the children and staff members. The LPAs reviewed the files of the five children and confirmed that their Immunization Record, Admission Agreement, Personal Rights Identification and Emergency Information, Physician's Report, Notification of Parents' Rights, and Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment were included in their records. The LPAs reviewed the records of the five staff members and confirmed that all five staff members were certified in Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Mandared Reporter. The LPAs confirmed that all five staff members completed their twelve units for Early Childhood Education, qualifying them as teachers. cont pg 3 >>>> page 3 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). LPAs verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. 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. LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with the director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPAs also informed the director of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. 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 cont pg 4 >>>> page 4 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. 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 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. 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 copy of today’s report was given to Marcia Friedrich. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Marcia Friedrich.