Routine inspection·July 16, 2025

On 07/16/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), K.Navar conducted an on site inspection for the purpose of an unannounced Annual Visit. LPA met with Director Neveen, Armendarez and toured the facility inside and outside and the floor and yard plan were verified. There are 0 school-age children present and there are 0 staff present at the time of visit. Director stated staff/children are on a field trip and will return later. During the inspection, children start arriving around 2:15pm and were headed to the gym. Facility hours are 7:30 a.m.- 6:00p.m., 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, cleaning compounds, and medications) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Poisons/Hazardous Items are not kept on the premises. Children bring lunch from home for summer program and AM/PM snacks are provided. Food prep areas were clean and sanitary. Food is properly stored. Menus were posted at the board near the entrance of the facility. The indoor floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and were observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. There are age-appropriate toys and equipment such as basketball court, blocks, and other materials which serve the children in care. There is drinking water available to children indoors by a refill water station. And children have their own sports bottles properly labeled with their names. There is a separate girls and boys bathrooms and are clean and sanitary. Page 1 of 4 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 is soil and grass on the yard with a soccer goal set up, and a small shaded area for children in care. During inspection, LPA and director observed chemicals/cleaning supplies in a tall cabinet on the playground in the supply area next to the teacher break room. No children were present and director stated that they have put a work order in to have cabinet fixed and removed the chemicals at the time of inspection. 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 ground was safe, sanitary and in good repair. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months on 4/22/2025. The facility has a working carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher. Facility met all posting requirement. The California Child Passenger Safety Law was posted by the entrance of the facility. 5 Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection. 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 family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for the staff were reviewed and within compliance. Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all directors and employees to complete mandated reporter training, and to renew the training every two years. At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires 8/12/2026.. 5 Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete, and current record for each child. In the areas reviewed, 5 children\342\200\231s files were found to be in full compliance. Sign in/out at the door upon entrance and 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. The facility offers transportation for after school children. Director stated children are on summer break and go on field trips and that the facility services Peter\342\200\231s Canyon Elementary, Hicks Canyon Elementary, Ladera Elementary, Myford Elementary, and Tustin Ranch Elementary Schoo during the school year. LPA observed 4 vans and director stated that staff must conduct an annual training to be able to drive the vans. Page 2 of 4 This facility provides Incidental Medical Services (IMS) LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. LPA reminded director that medication should be in original packaging. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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 Transfer Request (LIC9182). The Director was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at www.ccld.ca.gov Site Supervisor 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.ccld.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 Site Supervisor 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 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 Director, Neveen Armendarez. The report was reviewed and discussed. The facility representative 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 adjacent to the door. Failure to post will result in Civil Penalties of $100.00. Page 3 of 3.