Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Mahnaz (Nancy) Malek
conducted an onsite inspection for the purpose of an Annual inspection. LPA met with Director, Anne Herzog. There was a total of 37 children with a total of 8 staff in 5 different classrooms. The teacher child ratio was one staff with 5 children in Room 1, two staff with 9 children in Room 2, two staff with 7 children in Room 5, two staff with 12 children in Room 7 on the first floor, and one staff with 4 children observed on the 2nd floor. Room 3 and Room 4 located on 1st floor and Rooms 8, 9 ,201, and 202 located on 2nd floor in upstairs were not in use.
Parents drop off their children starting at 9:00 am and they sign in and out electronically.
A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
LPA toured of the facility inside and outside. The floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were checked. Facility hours are 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. Children nap on floor mats. Parents provide beddings for children. LPA observed they were stored separately. The beddings are sent home to be washed on a weekly basis.
All the classrooms were inspected. During the inspection of the indoor activity space, items which could pose
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Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and were observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. Drinking water is available to children indoors by water containers children bring from home and the facility fill them up at the facility if needed.
Parents provide morning, afternoon snacks and lunch to children.
The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months, last drill was in 10/16/2025.
The facility has Carbon Monoxide Detective which is operable. Facility met all posting requirement
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The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance. The playground was enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height. The surface of the outdoor activity space was well maintained and free of hazards. There was enough cushioning around and under the play structure/slide to absorb fall. (sand).
Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by water containers which facility fills them up at the facility if needed. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. Shade is provided. There are no bodies of water present at the facility.
Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date, 10 staff files were reviewed. Health screening and immunization as required were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a childcare center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for staff were reviewed and were in compliance. Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all directors and employees to complete mandated reporting training, and to renew the training every two years. They were in compliance.
At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications.
Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete and current record for each child. A
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random sample of 5 children's files were reviewed for documentation of the child\342\200\231s name, address, and telephone number of the child\342\200\231s authorized representative and of relatives or others that can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary (LIC 700) and a medical assessment. In the areas reviewed the children\342\200\231s files were found to be in full compliance.
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 as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1597.16. 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 completed accordance to the Written Directives outlined in
PIN 21-21.1-CCP
. This Child Care Center completed testing and no lead exceedance as of 4/6/2023.
LPA provided Guardian Information and website info:
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian
For IMS information see
PIN 22-02-CCP
. When any IMS is provide, 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) 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
The director, Anne Herzog 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
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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
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Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at:
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe
and select the Child Care option to receive email communications.
The director Anne Herzog was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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 inspection process@ dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.
A notice of site visit was given to facility representative, Anne Herzog and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.
In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at this inspection date. Exit interview was conducted with director, Anne Herzog.
End of report.