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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

GRATITUDE GARDEN PRESCHOOLLicense 3043709811 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Page 1 of 4 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Mahnaz (Nancy) Malek conducted an onsite inspection for the purpose of Annual/Random inspection. LPA met with director Tammy Heubner. Census was taken. There was a total of 27 preschool children with 7 staff. There were 20 preschool children with 5 staff outside, and there were 7 preschool children with one staff in Tesla Room (Now known as Nest Room). Sprouts and Blossoms, and Tesla (Nest) were inspected. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. There is no Private Kindergarten children currently enrolled in Tesla (Nest Room). Therefore, the capacity may go up to total of 55 preschool children when not using the Tesla (Nest Room) for Kindergarten Private School. LPA observed pets such as 2 bunnies, 9 cockatiel birds, 2 parakeets birds, and 3 chickens in the classrooms and outdoor in their cages. Facility hours are 7:00 am - 5:30 pm., Monday through Friday. Parents sign their children in and out manually. 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 (cleaning compounds, and medications) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Poisons/Hazardous Items are not kept on the premises. The facility provides morning and afternoon snacks to children. Parents Continue to page 2 Page 2 of 4 provide lunch to children. Menu is posted. Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and were observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. Drinking water is available to children indoors by water containers that children bring from home and the facility fill them up with filtered water if need to. The facility has been conducted an emergency drill within the past six months. The last fire drill was conducted on 3/17/2025. The facility has a working carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher. Facility met all posting requirement . 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 material on the preschool playground is appeared to be enough to absorb falls under the climbing structures and slides. (Sand and Turf). Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by water containers children bring from home and the facility fills them up with filtered water. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. Shade is provided by canopies. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. Exit gate on the side playground opens to parking lot. The director stated it is against the fire department to have a latch on the top. LPA advised of installing an alarm device for extra caution. Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date, Eight staff files were reviewed. 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 childcare center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for staff were reviewed and were in 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. At least one staff member present shall possess current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications. Children's 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\342\200\231s name, address, and Continued on page 3 Page 3 of 4 telephone number of the child\342\200\231s 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\342\200\231s files were found to be in compliance. 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 child care 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 to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP on 5/1/2020 for the first lead testing and repeated for the requirement for every 5 years on 8/19/2024. LPA reviewed the documents today that the facility report showed no lead exceedance. LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian 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 The facility representative, Tammy Heubner was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. Continued on page 4 Page 4 of 4 Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communications. The facility representative, Tammy Heubner was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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 . A notice of site visit was given to facility representative, Tammy Heubner and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. In the areas that were evaluated, the following deficiency was observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 on this inspection date. Please refer to next page 809D for the details of deficiency. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Tammy Heubner. End of report.

Citations

1 citation recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

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What happened during the July 10, 2025 inspection of GRATITUDE GARDEN PRESCHOOL?

This was a inspection inspection of GRATITUDE GARDEN PRESCHOOL on July 10, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to GRATITUDE GARDEN PRESCHOOL on July 10, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B).

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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