Routine inspection·September 3, 2025

On 9/3/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Naves conducted an unannounced annual visit to the Child Care Center (CCC) listed above. LPA met with the Director, Jackie Newsom, and explained the purpose of the visit. 29 preschool-aged children and 9 staff members including the Director were present during the visit. The 9 staff members have all received criminal record clearance from the department. The facility is within its capacity limits and ratios for today\342\200\231s visit. LPA observed that all required documents, such as the facility license, waivers, notification of parents\342\200\231 rights, personal rights, car seat laws, emergency disaster plan, and daily activities schedule, were displayed in a prominent, publicly accessible location. The centers hours of operation are 8:00-5:30 pm Monday \342\200\223 Friday. A covered fish tank was observed at the entrance of the facility. LPA inspected the indoor and outdoor areas to identify health and safety hazards. The facility was clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, and other items that could pose a danger were stored in areas inaccessible to the children. All accessible cabinets and drawers in the classrooms were found to be free of hazardous materials or poisons. According to the director, the last emergency disaster drill was conducted on July 17, 2025, LPA reminded the director to record them properly every six months. continued on page 2 >>>> page 2 LPA observed that the 2 classrooms had age-appropriate toys, furniture, educational materials, and designated storage space for each child. One classroom has a diaper-changing table within arm\342\200\231s reach of a sink. LPA observed that all containers used for storage of solid waste, including movable bins, have a tight-fitting cover. The bathrooms were found to be clean and fully operational. The toilets and handwashing facilities were well-kept, safe, and clean. The facility was observed to have fully stocked first aid kits, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and fully charged fire extinguishers. Prescribed medications were observed to be properly stored in a cabinet and labeled according to the child's name in the kitchen. LPA reminded Director to keep medication expiration dates current and toss expired medication and medication for children no longer attending program anymore. The preschool program does not currently provide food service for the children. The children's parents or guardians provide lunches for their children. The facility provides snacks for the children. LPA observed that each child had lunch boxes in their designated storage space. According to the director, some of the enrolled children have allergies. The center has a snack and activity schedule posted for parents to view. The facility's children sleep on cots. According to the director, the children\342\200\231s parents provide all bedding for children and are sent home every Friday for washing. The facility has washers and dryers if needed. The outdoor playground has a fence at least four feet high. The outdoor play equipment is in good condition and has no sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment were observed to be cushioned with woodchips and some areas with sand. There are several shaded areas for children to be able to go out doors in heat and in rainy weather. No bodies of water, such as pools or spas, were on site. continued on page 3 >>>> page 3 LPA observed that the facility currently records each child's attendance on paper, accounting for all parent signatures for each child. LPA reminded director of full signature of parents is required when signing in and out. LPA reviewed 6 children\342\200\231s files and confirmed that all 6 children have complete files that include their emergency contact information and medical information. LPA reminded and reviewed required forms to be in childrens files. LPA reviewed the files for all 9 staff members and confirmed that all 9 were current with their Pediatric First Aid/CPR certifications. LPA reviewed the staff\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training certificates and found they were not current. LPA reminded the director that Mandated Reporter Training must be completed every two years. LPA reminded the director that all immunizations and all required forms must be in each file for every staff member and files must be complete. 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. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. 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. continued on page 4 >>>> page 4 LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with 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. LPA also informed 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. 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. 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-carecenters/ LPA requested director to send an IMS plan to LPA. 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. 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 contined on page 5 >>>> page 5 LPA observed that the facility also operates a school-age program that is exempt from licensure. LPA reminded the director that co-mingling of children is not allowed. See 809D for deficiencies issued today during LPA's visit. A copy of today\342\200\231s report was given to the Director. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights given. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Jackie Newsom.