Routine inspection·February 10, 2025

Page 1 of 4 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Mahnaz (Nancy) Male conducted an onsite inspection for the purpose of an Annual inspection. LPA met with Director, Thanice Epps. There was a total of 29 preschool children with a total of 4 staff in 3 different classrooms. The teacher child ratio was 11 preschool children with one staff in Room B, 10 preschool children with 2 staff in Room A, and 8 preschool children with one staff in Room D. 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: am to 6:00 pm. Parents sign their children in and out electronically. Preschool children nap on mats. The parents provide their beddings. LPA observed the beddings were kept in the children's cubbies separately. Beddings are sent home to be washed by parents on a weekly basis. LPA observed the mats children were napping on them were not in good condition. The mats were torn on some parts and the foam of the mats were showing. Parents wash the beddings on a weekly basis. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. All the classrooms were inspected. During the inspection of the indoor activity space, items which could pose a danger to children (cleaning compounds, and medications) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Poisons/Hazardous Items are not kept on the premises. Facility provides morning, afternoon snacks and lunch to children. Menu was posted. Continue to page 2 Page 2 of 4 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 with filtered water. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months, last drill was in 10/3/2024. The facility has Carbon Monoxide Detective which is operable. Facility met all posting requirement . 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 materials around and under the play structure/slide to absorb fall. (commercial wood chip). Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by water containers which facility fill them up by filtered water 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. LPA observed 2 large sandboxes on the playground which they did not have adequate sand in them and the sandboxes contained foreign materials in them. There was no cover available for the sandboxes to protect the sandboxes of foreign materials when not in use. Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date, 5 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 not 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. Continued on page 3 Page 3 of 4 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. 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 on 11/16/2022. There is no lead exceedance on the facility lead report. LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian 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 facility representative, Thanice Epps was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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 Continued on page 4 Page 4 of 4 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. 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, Thanice Epps 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 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 . A notice of site visit was given to facility representative, Thanice Epps 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, the following deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at this inspection date. Please review LIC 809D on next page. Exit interview was conducted with director, Thanice Epps. End of report.