Non-compliance follow-up·August 8, 2025

On 08/08/2025 at 9:56am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Garcia conducted an unannounced Case Management - Legal/Non-Compliance for the purpose of ensuring the facility is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations and Health and Safety Codes. LPA met with Director, Julie Bergman and LPA informed the Director of purpose of the visit. At approximately 10:20am, LPA met with licensee, Alejandro Moreno and informed licensee for the purpose of the visit. LPA and the director toured the facility inside and outside, and the floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were verified. Census was taken in individual classrooms. The overall census observed was 63 preschool children with 12 staff in 7 classrooms. During the inspection, it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staff to child ratios. Facility hours are 7a.m.- 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date 8/8/25 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. Snacks are prepared by the school. Food prep areas were clean and sanitary. Lunches are provided by parents. Food is properly stored. Continued on Page 2 Page 2 Menus are posted where they can be reviewed by parents. Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. There is drinking water available to children indoors by sports bottles with the children's name on it. The children's bathrooms are clean and sanitary. LPA observed the staff bathrooms to be clean and sanitary. LPA did not observe any detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications and poisons or hazardous items in the staff bathrooms. Children nap on cots, bedding is stored individually and is taken home weekly to be washed by parents. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months and keeps documentation of drills. The facility has a at least one working smoke detector, one working carbon monoxide detector and a functioning fire extinguisher. Facility meets all posting requirements. The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance. The playground is enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height and is in good repair. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained and free of hazards. The cushioning material, wood chips and rubber around outdoor play equipment and other similar equipment appeared to be enough to absorbs falls. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by sports bottles with the children's name on it. The outdoor equipment and toys are in good repair and free of sharp edges. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. The outdoor facility grounds are safe, sanitary and in good repair. Staff files were reviewed during the facility inspection on this date. 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 possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires 02/2027 . Children's records were not reviewed during the facility inspection on this date. Sign in/out procedure was reviewed for compliance. The facility utilizes the "Procare" app to sign in/out children. The person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. Continued on Page 3 Page 3 LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. 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 During the inspection, LPA observed classrooms Mars, Saturn, and Earth and observed the classroom activities and lunch time. In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and Health and Safety Codes at the time of the visit. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Julie Bergman and licensee, Alejandro Moreno. Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. End of Report.