Routine inspection·June 30, 2025

On 6/30/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) K.Navar and L. Pham conducted a required annual inspection assisted by Director Cathy, Sipia. Upon arrival, the total census was 5 school age children. The director stated that children will be getting LPA and Director toured the facility. The facility was operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staff to child ratios. Facility hours are 6:00AM TO 6:00PM, Monday through Friday. 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 LPAs inspected the indoor areas and areas accessible to children at the time of the visit. The facility was equipped with a working carbon monoxide and smoke detector, 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 June 06, 2025. The director 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 children in care . The children's bathrooms are clean and sanitary. During interview, S3 stated that staff and children share the bathroom located in the preschool hallway and that adults do not use bathroom at the same time as children do. No poisons or other items that could pose a danger to children were observed during the inspection. The facility provides age-appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials for the children served. Continue to page 2. Page 2 Facility provides snacks, and children bring lunch from home. At the time of inspection, food prep areas were clean and sanitary, and food was properly stored. Drinking water is available to children in care by the means of filtered water, director stated that children bring sports bottles labeled with their names that can be refilled as needed. The facility provides extra disposable cups for children if needed. The LPA observed that the facility\342\200\231s floors, equipment, furniture, and clients\342\200\231 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. The areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and other similar equipment were cushioned with wood chips. During inspection, LPAs observed feces in the wood chips around the children\342\200\231s play equipment. Director stated that they have been working on this, and a staff rakes the playground before children come out to play. 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 is available by the means of a water fountain or children\342\200\231s sports bottles that can refiled when needed labeled with their names or use plastic drinking cups if needed. The inspected outdoor facility grounds are safe, sanitary and in good repair. 4 (four) staff files for staff present were reviewed for compliance. 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 4 (four) staff members were reviewed and within 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. LPAs reviewed 4 (4) staff files for staff present. 1 (one) of 4 (four) staff records reviewed had a child mandated reporter training that expired 10/2020. At least one staff member present has a current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification that expires 9/14/2025. 4(four) staff files were reviewed for teacher/teacher aide qualifications. Continue to page 3. Page 3 At time of inspection LPAs observed staff 4 (S4) supervising 5 (five) children in the classroom alone. Director stated that S4 has 3 units and is enrolled in 3 units. During LPA's records review LPAs reviewed 3 education/units and proof of enrollment of 3 units/education. 5 children's records were reviewed for compliance. Each child has a separate, complete, and current record. Transportation is not offered to children. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA and Center Manager reviewed storage of \342\200\234 medication. 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/ . The Director was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at www.cdss.ca.gov Center Manager 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 Center Manager was informed, and website given, about the California Child Care Disaster Plan has been posted to the UCSF California Childcare Health Program website: Continue to page 4. Page 4 cchp.ucsf.edu/content/disaster-preparedness Also provided was information about the E-Learning Modules available at https://ccld.childcarevideos.org 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. Center manager showed LPA copy of Lead Testing results that were dated 4/022 and retested July 12,2022. In accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. The director 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. In the areas that were evaluated, 2 type B deficiency was observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit. See LIC 809D page. Exit interview conducted with director Cathy, Sipia. Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the director. 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 .