Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 05/14/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Karen, Navar conducted an on site inspection for the
purpose of an Annual Random. LPA and director Shelley, Burnett toured the facility inside and outside and the floor and yard plan were verified. Census was taken during playground time. The overall census observed was 2 preschool staff, 3 parent volunteers, and 12 preschool children. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios.
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.
This is a parent co-op program. Facility hours are 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Program schedule are as follows: Mon. -Fri. morning sessions 9:00 am- 11:30 am,Tues./Thurs./Friday (extended day) 11:30 am-2:00 pm, and Wednesday there is a STEM day 11:30am-2pm.
During the inspection of the indoor activity space, items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Poisons/Hazardous Items are not kept on the premises.
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Parents are assigned a day to bring snacks for children in morning session. Children who attend the afternoon session bring lunch from home. Menus were posted where they could be reviewed by parents. Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and were observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. There is drinking water available to children indoors by a filtered water system. Children\342\200\231s cups can be refilled as needed. Sports bottles/cups with the child\342\200\231s name on it are brought from home. The children's bathrooms are clean and sanitary. Children do not nap this is a Cooperative Preschool (Co-Op) program. The Co-Op preschool program offers sessions in 2.5 hours increments for families to choose from.
The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months. Last drill documented was 10/06/2025. The facility has a working carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher. Facility met all posting requirements. The California Child Passenger Safety Law was posted by the entrance of the facility
2 staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date. Director stated that parent volunteers have files with proof of immunization's. LPA reviewed 3 parent volunteer files on this date. 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 day care if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, measles was reviewed and within 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. At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires 8/21/2026.
5 children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete and current record for each child.
In the areas reviewed the children\342\200\231s files were found to be in full compliance. Sign in/out procedure was reviewed for compliance. The person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day.
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. The cushioning material sand and artificial grass commercially produced for the purpose for around the climbing equipment and other similar equipment appeared to be enough to absorbs falls. Continue to page 3.
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Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by sports bottles with the child\342\200\231s name on it. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. The facility grounds were safe, sanitary and in good repair.
Director stated CCC has COMPLETED TESTING AND there are NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: 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 childcare 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).
Director stated there are no children who attend at this time with medication. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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
The director was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at
www.ccld.ca.gov
director may request to be added to an email list to receive a Quarterly Update by contacting the Child Care Advocate at
childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov
or at
www.ccld.ca.gov
LPA provided Guardian Information and website info:
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian
Information on the additional nutrition training, immunization requirements for children, and Health Schools Act (
http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/pestmgt/schoolipm.htm
) were provided. The director was informed, and website given, about the
California Child Care Disaster Plan
has been posted to the UCSF California Childcare Health Program website:
cchp.ucsf.edu/content/disaster-preparedness
Also provided was information about the E-Learning Modules available at
https://ccld.childcarevideos.org
A copy of the California Department of Social Services Lead Information Brochure was explained and provided to the facility representative.
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Information on infant safe sleep was provided to director.
NIH:
https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/safesleepbasics/environment/room/text_alternative
Safe to Sleep Campaign:
https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/materials
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Always place infants on their backs for sleeping
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Use only a tight-fitting sheet on the crib or play yard mattress
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Do not hang any items from the crib or above the crib
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Keep all items, including blankets, out of the crib or play yard
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Pacifiers may be used as long as they do not have items attached to them
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Infants should not be swaddled or have any items covering them while sleeping
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The temperature of the room should be comfortable enough for an adult to wear a t-shirt and not be too hot or too cold
In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit.
The report was reviewed with director Shelley, Burnett and was informed that the \342\200\234Notice of Site Visit\342\200\235 must be posted for 30 consecutive days. The \342\200\234Notice of Site Visit\342\200\235 must be posted on or adjacent to the door. Failure to post will result in Civil Penalties of $100.00.