Routine inspection·July 7, 2025

On 07/07/2025 at 4:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Susan Deschampe conducted an on site inspection for the purpose of an Unannounced Annual Random visit. LPA and Director, Ginger Liess toured the facility inside and outside, the floor and yard plan were verified. Census observed: Room 2 with 4 children and 3 staff. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. Summer facility hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:15 PM. Regular facility hours are 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. 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. During the inspection of the indoor activity space, items which could pose a danger to children (detergents and cleaning compounds) were observed to be stored and out of reach of children. Poisons/Hazardous items kept on the premises and are inaccessible to children and stored in locked cabinets. Snacks are prepared off-site and delivered to the facility. Food distribution begins in the facility kitchen and brought to each classroom for individual food prep. Food prep areas in each classroom were clean and sanitary. Food is properly stored. Menus are posted where they could be reviewed by parents. Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and observed to be in good repair, free of sharp edges, and age appropriate. Children have access to drinking water which is supplied by the PUR water filter, faucet attachment, in each classroom. The children's and staff bathrooms are clean and sanitary. Children nap on cots which are properly stored. Bedding is supplied by the facility and washed on site, every night. Children's personal items are clean, stored individually, and in a labeled compartments. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months (06/2025). The facility has multiple working carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers. The facility maintains an indoor temperature within regulation. First Aid Kit was complete and stored in each classroom and in the office, staff are aware of the storage locations. Director checks each First Aid Kit monthly. Facility met all posting requirements , including the California Child Passenger Safety Law, posted by the entrance of the facility. 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 around the climbing equipment, slides and other similar equipment appeared to be enough to absorbs falls. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by a water dispenser and disposable cups. 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. Facility is a smoke free and firearm free zone. Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date, 3 of 3 staff files were reviewed and were found to be in compliance. 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 child care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis and measles for staff were 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 (expires 07/2027). At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications (expires 11/2026). A random sample of 4 children's records were reviewed. There was a separate, complete and current record for each child. In the areas reviewed, 4 out of 4 children\342\200\231s files were found to be in full compliance. Sign in/out procedure was reviewed for compliance. The director 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. The director was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at www.ccld.ca.gov and may request to be added to an email list to receive a Quarterly Update from www.ccld.ca.gov and select Receive Important Updates link. 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 for the California Child Care Disaster Plan and 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 to the director. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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-care-centers/ . 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 with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. The director 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. 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 . 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. An inspection and exit interview was completed with the director, Ginger Liess. The report was reviewed and discussed along with the Appeal Rights. The director was provided a copy of the 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. The director 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 immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door to the facility. Failure to post will result in Civil Penalties of $100.00.