Routine inspection·September 16, 2025

Page 1 of 4 An Annual Inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Mahnaz (Nancy) Malek . LPA met with director, Sarah Holifield outside the building who opened the preschool. According to director, children arrive after 8:30am. LPA toured the facility. The floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were checked. One child arrived during LPA's inspection. The childcare is consisted of one big classroom and Multi Purpose Room (MPR) for outdoor activities. There is one toilet and one sink located in the bathroom in the classroom. The facility is located at Alive Church. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. Facility hours are 8:30 a.m.- 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. 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. Parents sign in and out their children manually. During the inspection of the indoor activity space, all the items which could pose a danger to children (cleaning compounds, and medications) observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Poisons/Hazardous Items are not kept on the premises. The facility provides morning, afternoon snacks, and lunch is provided by parents. Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and were observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. Drinking water is Continued on page 2 Page 2 of 4 available to children indoors by water bottles that children bring from home and the facility fill them up by a purchased water bottles. Children nap on cots, and bedding is stored individually and washed on a weekly basis or as needed sent home. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months, last drill was in 4/1/2025. The facility has a working carbon monoxide detector. The outdoor activity space which is the Multi Purpose Room (MPR) was inspected for compliance. According to director, they use the MPR for activities such as playing balls, dancing, running, and etc. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date, one staff files was 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 possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which were in compliance. Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete and current record for each child. A random sample of 3 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. 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 Continued on page 3 Page 3 of 4 (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 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 not completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . LPA referred the director, Sarah Holifield to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information . This deficiency was cited on LIC 809D. The director, Sarah Holifield 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. 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. Continued on page 4 Page 4 of 4 The director, Sarah Holifield 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 director, Sarah Holifield 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, no deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit. Exit interview conducted and appeal rights were given. The report was reviewed with the director, Sarah Holifield End of report.