Routine inspection·August 20, 2025

On August 20, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lea Habtom met with Director, Misty Meachim, for the purpose of an unannounced 1 year inspection. Operating hours of the facility are from 8:30 am - 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m - 4:00 pm., Monday thru Friday. The facility is closed during the summe. Director guided LPA on a tour of the facility, at which time a census of 20 preschool children supervised by 2 staff and the director. There were 4 ABA aides for specific children attending the program provided by a third party company by the name of PALS. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained criminal record clearance. Director was reminded 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 initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. A health and safety inspection was conducted in the classrooms, restrooms, food service areas, and outdoor play areas. LPA observed the following documents are posted: License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Personal Rights, Parents' Rights Poster, snack menu, and daily schedule. Cleaning disinfectants and hazardous items are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Medications are stored, inaccessible to children. Director stated there are no poisons on the premises. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, and toileting facilities are in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. Bins for solid waste in the have tight fitting lids. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. The facility provides two snacks AM & PM. Programs offered are two part-time sessions with no naps and no lunch. The food preparation space is free of litter and all food was protected against contamination. Drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors via labeled bottles. Facility uses an paper sign-in and sign-out sheet with full legal signatures. There are no firearms or bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed a functional carbon monoxide detector. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp Report continues on 809-C. parts. LPA observed wood chip cushioning beneath the play structure. Sand box is covered with a tarp when not in use. Outdoor shade is provided by trees and awnings. Staff files were reviewed and observed to be complete. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification. LPA observed immunization records and documentation of the educational background, training, and/or experience and AB 1207 Mandated Reporter training certificates. Children's records were reviewed. Each child's file contained an emergency card, consent for emergency medical treatment and notifications of children\342\200\231s and parent\342\200\231s rights, health history, physician's report and immunization records. LPA observed signed form LIC224 Acknowledgement of receipt of licensing reports. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. A plan of operation is on file at the facility. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s personnel and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 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 . LPA verified the annual fees are current. A staff interview was conducted with the Director, Misty Micheam. 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 . In the areas that were evaluated, No Title 22 deficiencies were cited. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Misty Meachim. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.