Routine inspection·May 28, 2025

On 5/28/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Navar conducted an on site inspection for the purpose of an annual inspection. LPA, Principal Lauralee, Cabibi (facility representative), and Preschool Manager Emily, Daniel (facility representative) toured the facility inside and outside. The floor and yard plan were verified. Census was taken and LPA observed a total of 21 preschool age children with 3 staff. Facility is a part day program, Monday through Friday, with AM session hours between the hours of 8:30 AM-11:30PM and PM session hours between the hours of 12:15 PM-3:15PM. 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, LPA 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 bring their water bottles from home that are refilled as needed. The children's bathrooms are clean and sanitary. Children do not nap facility is a part day program. Food is prepared off site by the Nutrition Department located at Pioneer Middle School and brought to facility\342\200\231s kitchen where it is prepared for delivery to the classroom. Breakfast is provided for AM session and lunch is provided for the PM session. Food prep area observed to be clean and sanitary. Food is properly stored. 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 emergency drill documented was an Earthquake drill on March 27, 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. The surface of the outdoor activity space was well maintained and free of hazards. The cushioning material rubber mats 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 with the child\342\200\231s name on it and refilled as needed. 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 facility representatives the LIC 125, Child Care Entrance Checklist, for child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. 3 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 3 staff 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. All four Staff had Mandated Reporter Training were completed and none were expired. Staff present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires 8/2026. Continue to page 3. Page 3 5 children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete and current record for each child. 5 children's files were reviewed for documentation of the child\342\200\231s name, address, and 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 full compliance. Sign in/out procedure was reviewed for compliance. The facility currently uses an app called Care Connect App. The person who signs the child in and out is given a Qr code or 4 digit pin that connects to their full legal signature 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 and facility representatives discussed lead testing procedures and Principal stated building was constructed after 2010 and showed LPA Navar California State Board of Equalization Certificate of Appreciation with Grand Opening Date as October 14 th , 2016. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representatives and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative 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 \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-care-centers/ . Facility Representatives 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. Facility representatives were 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. LPA 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, no deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Facility representatives Principal Lauralee, Cabibi and Emily, Daniel. 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.