Routine inspection·August 22, 2025

On August 22, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Leong and Van conducted an unannounced annual visit. LPAs met with Director Shawna Fox and explained the purpose of the visit. There were no children present at today's visit. Staff were present for the preparation of the new school year. According to the director, the new school year will start on August 25, 2025 According to the director, the facility has an electronic app (Brightwheel) for the parents to sign their children in and out of the facility. The facility license, Child Passenger Restraint System Poster, Notifications of Parents\342\200\231 Rights, Emergency Disaster Plan, and Personal Rights were displayed on the bulletin board. The last emergency disaster drill was conducted on May 13, 2025, and documented in the facility log. A review of previous drills confirmed they had been conducted at least once every six months. Safety equipment on-site included a centralized smoke alarm, a centralized carbon monoxide detector, multiple fully charged fire extinguishers, and multiple first aid kits. According to the director, some of the children will be bringing in their Epi-Pens into the facility. LPA reminded the director to review the department\342\200\231s Incidental Medical Services regulations and to submit an updated Incidental Medical Services plan to the LPAs. See Page 2 Page 2 The facility was found clean, well-maintained, and free from hazards. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and toxic substances were inaccessible to the children. All accessible cabinets and drawers in the classrooms contained no hazardous materials. The facility was equipped with age-appropriate toys, furniture, and learning materials. Each child had a designated cubby labeled with their name. Two classrooms have a diaper-changing station located inside the children\342\200\231s bathroom. The bathrooms were clean, fully operational, and with essential sanitation supplies. The outdoor playground was clean and free of debris, with a fence at least four feet tall. Play equipment was in good condition, with no sharp, loose, or pointed parts. No pools, spas, or bodies of water were present on the property. A sandbox was observed in the outdoor playground, and according to the director, the sandbox is inspected daily by staff. The outdoor playground was observed to be equipped with shaded areas for the children. Parents are responsible for providing their child's lunch and snacks. Children bring their own water bottles and are refilled with the facility\342\200\231s filtered water. LPAs observed that cots were provided for the children in care. The facility requires parents to supply blankets and sheets for their children, which are returned on a weekly basis for laundering. LPAs reviewed five children\342\200\231s files and found them to be complete, including all required licensing forms. LPAs reviewed five staff files and found valid certificates for Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Mandated Reporter Training. Five staff transcripts were reviewed and found to meet the educational requirements for Early Childhood Education, qualifying them to serve as teachers. 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. LPAs verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. See Page 3 Page 3 Facility Representative 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. 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/ . Facility Representative 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 There were no deficiencies cited at this time. Today\342\200\231s report was read and reviewed by the director. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Shawna Fox.