Routine inspection·October 22, 2025

On 10/22/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Olivia Meza conducted an Annual Inspection. Upon Arrival LPA Meza met with the Director, Chantel Hamrick and was led on a tour of the facility inside and outside areas. There were 17 children and five Staff present at the time of the inspection . Facility hours are 6:30a.m.- 6p.m., Monday through Friday. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on 10/22/2025 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, cleaning compounds, and medications) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Poisons/Hazardous Items are not kept on the premises/locked cabinet inaccessible to children. Food is properly stored. Menus are posted where they can be reviewed by parents. Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. 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. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. The facility has conducted lead testing for their water outlets as written directives. There is drinking water available to children indoors by personal refillable water bottles and water jugs. (continue to page two) (page two) The children's restrooms are clean and sanitary. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months and keeps documentation of drills, the last disaster drill was conducted on 9/10/2025 at 11am. The facility has a at least one working carbon monoxide detector. Facility meets all posting requirements. The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained and free of hazards. The cushioning material under high climbing play equipment and is sufficient to absorb falls. The outdoor equipment and toys are in good repair and free of sharp edges. Director stated that there are no bodies of water present at the facility. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by personal refillable water bottles and water jug. Three (3) Staff files were reviewed and in compliance. At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires 03/14/2026. A total of five (5) Children's records were reviewed and in compliance. LPA observed and reviewed LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan in children’s files. The Director did not provide documentation of LIC9224 Acknowledgement of receipt of licensing reports signed by the guardians of two (2) out of (5) children currently enrolled; deficiency will be cited. 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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 (continue to page three) (Page three) 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 LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director 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 Director 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. Based on LPAs (observations, record reviews and interviews) the following violation(s) was/were observed in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12. Please see LIC 809D for deficiencies cited. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Chantel Hamrick. (end of report)