Routine inspection·June 10, 2025

On 6/10/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Vivian Trinh conducted an onsite inspection for the purpose of an Annual Required. LPA and facility representative Becky Golden toured the facility inside and outside the floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were verified. Census was taken in individual classrooms. The overall census observed was 10 preschool staff members, and 45 preschool age children. Around 10:00am Wilson, Nicole (Director) arrived and assist LPA. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. Facility hours are 7:15a.m.- 6:15p.m, Monday through Friday CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE: A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date 06/10/2025. The Director that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exe mption or transfer their existing clearance or exemption prior to the initial presence in a licensed childcare facility. Violation of this requirement will result in a citation of a deficiency and civil penalties of one hundred dollars ($100) per violation per day for a maximum of five (5) days. Subsequent violations within a twelve (12) month period will result in a civil penalty of one hundred dollars ($100) per violation per day for a maximum of thirty (30) days in accordance with Section 1596.871 of the Health and Safety Code. INDOOR INSPECTION. The LPA inspected the indoor areas and areas accessible to children at the time of the visit. The facility was equipped with working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, working telephone service, and at least one fire extinguisher that meets statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. A record review shows that the last drill was documented on 4/14/2025. The director stated that there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility; none were observed during the inspection. Continued Page 2. Page 2. Children nap on mats, and bedding is stored individually and is taken home weekly to be washed by parents. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items that could pose a danger if readily available were inaccessible to clients in care . No poisons or other items that could pose a danger to children were observed during the inspection. The facility provides age-appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials for the children served. ON-SITE FOOD PREPARATION: The center only provided morning snack, and afternoon snack to the children in care. Parents will provided lunch to each of the children in care. At the time of inspection, food prep areas were clean and sanitary, and food was properly stored. Drinking water is available to children in care. Drinking water is available to children indoors and children bring their own water bottles from home with child’s name on it and each classroom has a water dispenser with disposal cups. The LPA observed that the facility’s floors, equipment, furniture, and children’s bathrooms were clean, in good repair, and free of sharp edges. The facility meets all posting requirements. OUTDOOR INSPECTION. The LPA inspected the outdoor areas. The playground was enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height and is in good repair. At the time of inspection, the surface of the outdoor activity area was maintained and free of any observable hazards. The areas around and under high climbing equipment, slides, and other similar equipment were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. The outdoor equipment and toys are in good repair and free of sharp edges. There is drinking water available to children outdoor by sport bottle with children’s name or water fountain with paper cups. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. The inspected outdoor facility grounds are safe, sanitary and in good repair. At 9:00 am, during the annual inspection, LPA observed Lysol disinfectant and baby inside the basket next to the outdoor table, near the children’s bottles of water. PERSONNEL RECORDS. Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date, 5 out of 5 staff files were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a child day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for staff members were reviewed and within compliance. Continued Page 3. Page 3. 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 has current EMSA-approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid 11/2026 certifications. CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Children's records were reviewed for compliance present during the facility inspection on this date, 5 out of 5 children files were reviewed Each child has a separate, complete, and current record. The person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. Transportation is NOT offered to children. At 9:00 am, during the annual inspection, LPA observed Child 1 (C1) medication was expired on March 2025. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, 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-carecenters/ . The Director was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at www.cdss.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.cdss.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 facility representative 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. Continued Page 4. Page 4. LEAD TESTING: 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 . The child care center is located in a building that was constructed in 2017. Director submitted LIC 9275 and LIC 9276. Water Board website shows no lead exceedance. Based on LPA record review, the facility was not in compliance and is being cited in accordance to the Health and Safety Code; for the following violations; Building and Grounds CCR 101238 (8), and Health Related Services CCR 101226(e) (2), on the attached LIC 809D. 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 . Appeal Rights and deficiencies were discussed. The Director was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with the director. End of the Report.