Routine inspection·May 12, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Thompson conducted an on-site visit for the purpose of an annual Inspection. LPA met with office assistant Ann Robertson then toured the facility inside and outside. The floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were verified. Census was taken in each individual classroom. LPA observed a total of 51 preschool age children with six staff and 10 toddlers with three staff. LPA met with licensee Julie Everest at approximately 11:10 AM. Facility hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. 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 it was determined the facility was not operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. While touring the preschool classrooms at 10:44 AM, LPA observed 18 preschool age children with two staff inside classroom #2. During staff file reviews, LPA observed staff #1 (S1) who was inside classroom #2 caring for 18 children at the time of visit, did not have any transcripts available for review. S1 stated she has not completed any of the semester units to be a qualified aide. A ratio of one fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c) and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications. Continue to page 2 Page 2 During the inspection of the indoor activity space, LPA did not observe any items which could pose a danger to children (poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, or hazardous items). There is drinking water available indoors for children in care. Children also bring their water bottles from home. The children's bathrooms are clean and sanitary. Children nap on cots if they choose to sleep. LPA observed the floors, equipment, and furniture to be clean and free of sharp edges. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months, last drill conducted on 4/25/2025. The facility has a working carbon monoxide detector and fire alarm. Facility met all posting requirement. The California Child Passenger Safety Law was 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 sand produced for the purpose around the climbing equipment, structures, slides and other similar equipment appeared to be enough to absorbs falls. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is by sports bottles. 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. Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection this date; 5 staff files were reviewed. Health screening and immunization records 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 5 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. Staff present possesses current American Heart Association approved child CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires 1/15/2026. Continue to page 3 Page 3 Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete, and current record for each child. A random sample of 5 children's files were reviewed for documentation of the child’s name, address, and telephone number of the child’s 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’s files were found to be in full compliance. Sign in/out procedure was reviewed for compliance. The facility currently uses ProCare. The person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. 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 discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. 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-care-centers/ . Continue to page 4 Page 4 Facility representative 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. LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian Facility representative 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. In the areas that were evaluated, one Staffing Ratio and Capacity - Type A: 101216.3(b)(1) deficiency was observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit. LPA Thompson informed licensee Julie Everest that this report dated 05/12/2025, document(s) one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Thompson informed the licensee Julie Everest to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 05/12/2025, that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative Julie Everest.