Routine inspection·July 24, 2025

On June 24, 2025, at 9:42 P.M., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joselito L. Del Mundo met with the facility Director, Brittany Machado, to conduct an unannounced annual inspection for the Preschool license in accordance with the facility sketch. A tour of the facility was conducted yesterday, July 23, 2025. The facility uses two classrooms (Caterpillar and Bumblebee). LPA observed a total of 19 children (13 in Caterpillar and 6 in Bumblebee) with three staff providing care and supervision. The hours of operation are 7:30 A.M. to 5:15 P.M., Monday - Friday. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) was discussed. Licensing fees are current. During this visit, Director Brittany Machado provided the LPA with copies of the Lead Testing results. Indoor/Children\342\200\231s Area: Child care center is clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair; floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean, cleaning compounds are inaccessible, poisons are locked, furniture/equipment is in good condition. Indoor activity space for preschool children is physically separate from space used by children in the toddler components. The area is equipped with age-appropriate furniture and equipment including tables, chairs, and cubbies to meet children\342\200\231s needs; Per Director Machado, tables, chairs, bed sheets, and toys are sanitized every day. All play equipment and materials used by children are age-appropriate, each child has an individual or portable storage space (cubby, individually labelled with name ) for his/her clothing and personal belongings. The facility has a working telephone. Trash bins have tight fitting lids. Soiled and wet diapers are placed inside trash bins with lids located under the diaper changing table. All materials and surfaces are toxic free and are inaccessible. There is no fireplace in the facility. The center has an internal pull-down fire alarm system and 2-A:10-B:C type of fire extinguishers. Carbon monoxide devices are Pg 2 in operable condition (tested at 4:22 P.M. on July 23, 2025). Restrooms: LPA inspected and observed a total of 4 toilets and 6 sinks in two bathrooms. Staff members have a separate restroom to use. The LPA also observed liquid soap, toilet paper, trash bins with covers, and paper towels inside the bathroom. Water temperature is appropriate. The isolation area for children with symptoms of illness will be the office, and per Director Machado, parents are immediately called to pick up their children. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at all times, first aid supplies, electronic sign in/out sheets are available and completed daily using the Bright wheel application. Smoking is prohibited on the premises, daily inspection for illness, no prohibited child care items observed. Firearms/weapons are not allowed or stored on premises. There is no body of water on the premises. Napping : LPA observed sufficient sleeping cots for the preschoolers and toddlers. Per Director Machado, children bring their own sheets and blankets. Children take their sheets and blankets home during Fridays for washing. Nap time is between 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Outdoor: The facility has a playground area for preschoolers and toddlers. The outdoor play is between 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 noon. The director stated that during winter, children also use the outdoor playground. Children bring their own bottled water. Drinking water is provided by the facility using the facility sink. Drinking water is provided during outdoor plays. Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair, and age appropriateness. LPA observed climber, tricycles, bike paths, rubber tires, toy houses, basketball hoop, and other age-appropriate toys. LPA observed one canopy at the outdoor playground. The area was observed to be free of debris, free from hazard, holes, broken items, debris. The area where the children play is made up of sand, concrete, and turf. There is also a wooden platform in the play area. The small slides are situated on the sand to absorb the fall. No bodies of water were observed. Teacher child ratios were observed, and staff name recorded. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. Health Related Services: According to Director Machado, they were not providing medications to children in care. Pg 3 Children are inspected for illnesses (wellness policy) as they arrive. Per director Machado, children were physically observed when they arrived at the center. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Food Service : There is a clean microwave, refrigerators, and freezers available in the facility. Per Director, the morning snacks are provided at 9:30 A.M. and afternoon snacks are provided at 3:30 P.M. Children bring their own lunch. Staff/Personnel Records : Director (qualified) qualifications were verified, Designation of Responsibility observed, immunization's, TB clearance for staff, health screening, criminal record statement, statement acknowledging suspected child abuse and mandated reporter were observed in file. Based on records review, 2 of the 3 staff have expired pediatric First Aid and CPR training. Per Director Machado, staff will take the pediatric First Aid and CPR training on July 26, 2025. Facility Records: Roster , fire/disaster drills log was last completed on 04/10/2025 at 9:30 A.M. Per children\342\200\231s records review, one of the five children\342\200\231s files is missing LIC 627. The director was advised to send a copy of the missing document to LPA. Posting Requirements : Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty. The following were observed posted as required: facility license, Personal Rights (LIC613A), Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster (PUB 393), PUB 269 Child Passenger Restraint System Poster, emergency disaster plan, and earthquake preparedness checklist. Documents Provided and or Discussed: Forms and records to keep at the facility and IMS. Pg 4 Advisory/Other: First Aid kit was observed with supplies readily available. The thermometer is kept separately from the first aid kit. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed. The facility uses electronic sign in and out sheet using the Bright Wheel and were recorded daily. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted. Fire/earthquake drills current. Director was advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents . Licensee informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department (email address on the website: www.unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov ). A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of a day care center. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above. The director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, shall inspect the facility. The Director shall permit the Department to inspect the day care center, and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of child care center or regulations, also enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process Pg 5 No deficiency was cited during this inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. The On Duty Worker is available for questions at (661) 202-3318 Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report, Notice of Site Visit, and appeal rights were provided to Director Brittany Machado.