Routine inspection·June 30, 2025

On 6/30/2025 Licensing Program Analysts (LPA), K. Navar and L. Pham conducted an on site inspection for the purpose of an Annual Inspection. LPAs met with teacher Joyce and was informed the director will be here shortly. LPAs toured the facility and took census. LPA observed a total of 1 infant/toddler child with 1 staff and 20 preschool children with 2 staff. Children were eating morning snack. LPAs then met with Director Cathy, Sipia and continued the tour. Facility hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30AM to 6:00 PM. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. 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, LPAs did not observe any items which could pose a danger to children (poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, or hazardous items). There is filtered drinking water available indoors for children in care. Children also bring their water bottles from home. LPAs reminded director to label children sports bottles brought from home. During facility tour, LPAs observed one stall in the bathroom located in the preschool hallway to have wetness on the floor around the front, side and back of toilet area. Director stated the toilet has a leak and that maintenance has been working on it. Children nap on cots if they choose to sleep, and bedding is stored individually and is taken home weekly to be washed by parents. Snacks are provided. Food prep area observed to be clean and sanitary. Food is properly stored. Children bring lunches from home. Menus were posted where they could be reviewed by parents. Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and were observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. Continue to page 2 Page 2 The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months, last conducted on June 6, 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. During tour of the playground LPAs observed feces in the wood chips around the children’s play equipment. Director stated that they have been working on this, and staff rake the playground before children play. Wood chips commercially 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 and drinking fountain available. 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. LPA reviewed with director the LIC 125, Entrance Checklist, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. 5 staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection this date; Health screening and immunization's 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. 1 (one) of 5 (five) staff files reviewed has a mandated reporter training expired 3/2018. 1 (one) of 5 (five) staff records reviewed had no immunization record to review. 2 (two) of 5 (five) staff records reviewed have missing LIC503 health screening. 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. All Staff present had Mandated Reporter Training were completed and none were expired. Staff present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which 9/14/2025. Continue to page 3. Page 3 5 children 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 person who signs the child in and out use their full legal name and records the time of the day. 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 . 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 licensure 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. Facility was constructed after January 1, 2010. 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. LPAs 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. Continue to page 4 Page 4 This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPAs and director discussed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records with director. During observation and records review of 3 (three) medications (S6-S8). LPAs observed 2 (two) inhalers for 2 (two) children S6 and S7 to be stored in a Ziplock bag with form LIC9221 that was incomplete and missing information on what symptoms child will show for staff to administer the medication to the child. S8 missing medical form. 2 (two) of 3 (three) medications for children being stored was missing original packaging and 3 (three) of (three) medications were expired. 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/ . Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Director 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. LPAs provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian In the areas that were evaluated, 3 Type B deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit. See LIC809 D. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Cathy, Sipia. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. End of report.