Routine inspection·October 16, 2025

On October 16, 2025 at approximately 9:15AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nicole Tran conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPA met with staff member, Elizabeth, and explained the purpose of the visit. Site Supervisor (SS), Ana Laura Zambrano Avila, arrived shortly after. Present during LPA's visit included SS, 3 staff and 19 preschool children. Facility is operating within capacity limits and ratio during LPA's visit. The facility operates in Classroom K3 on Hamilton Meadow Park School. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 5:00pm. With SS, LPA inspected day care areas, indoors and outdoors, for health and safety hazards. Facility is equipped with a fire extinguisher, first aid kit, fire alarm system, and carbon monoxide detector. Chemicals, poisons, and cleaning solutions are stored in facility's high shelves, inaccessible to children. Off-limit areas have been made inaccessible with child safety locks. LPA observed a variety of age-appropriate toys and equipment that are in good condition. Classroom includes areas for activities, eating, and rest and relaxation. There is age-appropriate furniture that was observed to be in good condition. LPA observed electrical outlets in classroom to be made inaccessible with child safety covers. Storage for children's belongings are located inside the classroom, labeled with their names and pictures. LPA observed multiple garbage bins with tight fitting lids in the classroom. Continued on Page Two Page Two Restroom for children's use was observed to be in working condition. LPA observed children's restroom to have age-appropriate toileting equipment and hand washing materials. Per SS, all currently enrolled children are potty trained. Sheets are provided by the program while blankets are provided by families. Per SS, sheets are washed weekly by the facility and blankets are sent home weekly to be laundered. The facility provides a food service that includes breakfast and afternoon snack. Hamilton Meadow Park School provides lunch for the children and is brought over from the cafeteria. Children bring water bottles from home and refill as needed from the classroom sink and Brita water filter. When children go outside to play, all water bottles are brought out on a cart to ensure drinking water is accessible. 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. The facility has an outdoor area that is designated for their use. The area is fully enclosed by a fence that is at least four feet high and is locked when not in use. There is a play structure that includes resilient padding underneath. Trees provide shade for children to rest under and there are age-appropriate tables for activities. A sandbox is available for play and is covered to prevent debris and loose articles from falling in. Per SS, the sandbox is checked daily for foreign objects. The facility has a gardening program where children are able to plant fruits and vegetables. LPA did not observe any pools, spas or bodies of water on site. Continued on Page Three Page Three Licensing documents are properly posted and available for review by the back door. A child care roster is maintained and was also made available for review during visit. Program conducts emergency disaster drills that are documented and maintained. Last disaster drill conducted was October 9, 2025. The facility utilizes paper sign in sign out sheets. LPA observed children present to be appropriately signed in during today's visit. LPA reviewed 5 random children's records. Children's files are complete and include emergency information, immunization records, and consent for emergency medical treatment. LPA reviewed files for all staff present during LPA's visit. All staff present have a current pediatric CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter Training certification. 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. 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 This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. Continued on Page Four Page Four 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/ . 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. No deficiencies were issued during today\342\200\231s visit. 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 facility representative, Ana Laura Zambrano Avila.