Routine inspection·November 3, 2025

On 11/03/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) K. Navar conducted an unannounced Required Annual inspection assisted by Teacher Josefina Eaton. LPA then met with Joycelin Ruano. Upon arrival, 4 staff were present and zero school age children in care. The teacher stated they are in school session and start coming in at 1:40PM. The facility was operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staff to child ratios. Facility hours are 7:00AM TO 6:00PM, Monday through Friday. Facility uses Catalyst Kids Hub App for Signing in/out. LPA reviewed for compliance. Transportation is not offered. An on-site Facility Personnel Report Summary review showed that all facility staff or other individuals who require background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. 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 10/23/2025. The teacher stated that there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility; none were observed during the inspection. 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 clients were observed during the inspection. The facility provides age-appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials for the children served. The center provides morning breakfast and afternoon snacks to children. At the time of inspection, food prep areas were clean and sanitary, and food was properly stored. Continue to page 2 Page 2 Filtered drinking water is available to children in care. The LPA observed that the facility\342\200\231s floors, equipment, furniture, and children's bathrooms were clean, in good repair, and free of sharp edges. The facility meets all posting requirements. 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 the playground are grass and asphalt. The outdoor equipment and toys are in good repair and free of sharp edges. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. The inspected outdoor facility grounds are safe, sanitary and in good repair. 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 and measles for 6 staff members was reviewed and within compliance. Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all directors and employees to complete Child Mandate Reporter training and to renew the training every two years. 4 Staff files were reviewed for compliance. At least one staff member present has current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications with an expiration date of 4/25/26. 5 Children's records were reviewed for compliance. Each client has a separate, complete, and current record. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication. and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, 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/ . Continue to page 3 Page 3 The Program Lead 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 LPA verified LEAD TESTING to be completed on 6/14/2022: 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 childcare center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensor 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 Program lead understands that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, 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. Continue to page 4 Page 4 In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed in the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit. An exit interview was conducted with Program Lead Joycelin Ruano, and the report was reviewed and signed by the Progarm Lead..A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days 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 . End of Report.