Routine inspection·September 4, 2025

On 9/4/2025, at approximately 1:00PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Tran and Van conducted an unannounced annual inspection at the facility. LPAs met with Program Director, Emily Bugos (D1), and explained the purpose of the visit. There were 8 staff and 70 school age children present at the facility. The facility is located on-site with their preschool program as well. The school age program\342\200\231s license allows school-aged children to be served in the following rooms: Annex, Art Room, Games Room, Dining Room (now called Friends Room), Friends Room (now called TK/Kindergarten Room), Kindergarten School Age Room, Library, and School Age Playground. LPAs toured the facility for any health and safety hazards with D1. LPAs observed the classrooms to be clean and free of debris. There are a variety of age-appropriate toys and furniture present. Bathrooms are available for children to use in a few classrooms and in the lobby near the front desk. 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. LPAs observed cleaning solution chemicals not locked and stored inaccessible to children in care. LPAs advised D1 to ensure all cleaning solution chemicals are made inaccessible and D1 removed them. LPAs also observed trash bins containing food waste without tightfitting covers. LPAs advised D1 that all trash bins with food waste must have tightfitting covers that are kept on. D1 stated they understood. LPAs observed electrical wires and power outlet strips plugged in and advised D1 to install cord covers to make them inaccessible to children in care. D1 stated they understood. Continued on Page Two Page Two 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). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP Per D1, the facility provides snacks on school days as well as breakfast and lunch on full days. Children refill their personal water bottles from water bottle refill stations and Brita filters located in the classrooms as needed. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPAs reviewed storage of medication 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-care-centers/ . 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 playground structure rated for children ages 5-12 years old. There is shade from trees and tarps for children to rest under. Children bring their water bottles with them when playing outdoors. The outdoor area is enclosed by a fence that is at least four feet high. There are no swimming pools or other similar bodies of water on site. Continued on Page Three Page Three LPAs reviewed five staff files and five children\342\200\231s files. LPAs observed there to be at least one teacher present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid training. Staff\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training certificates were all current and available for review. The facility uses Student Information Systems (SIS) by Hubbe Systems for sign-ins and sign-outs. All required postings were observed to be posted and accessible for review by the front entrance. 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. 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. 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 . See LIC9102-TV for technical violations issued today regarding cleaning solution chemicals, electrical wires, trash bins, and supervision. No deficiencies were cited on today\342\200\231s visit, 9/4/2025. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights were provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Program Director, Emily Bugos.