Routine inspection·June 24, 2025

On 06/24/2025 at 8:10 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susan Brewer arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection. LPA was granted entry by Director Linda Solarzano. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, reviewed records, and observed and/or discussed the following: changes in time Normal days and hours of operation: Mon - Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM; Rooms: Robins, Ravens, Eagles, Doves, Cardinals, Chickadees; Rooms Sparrows, Blue Jays and Toucans are closed due to low enrollment. The inspection consisted of reviews of the following domains: Food Service; Reporting Requirements Physical Plant; Care and Supervision; Children Records; Staff Records; Staffing Ratio and Capacity and Personal Rights. The inspection found the facility to be in compliance in these domains, except as noted on the LIC809D. The licensee is asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days: 1. LIC 500 Personnel Report, Received on today\342\200\231s date 2. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan 3. Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule (only if changes have been made) 4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization 5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility 6. LIC200A Application Form - Update requested to reflect changes 7. LIC999 Facility Sketch - Update requested to reflect changes The following items have been posted and are updated where necessary: License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148) Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster (PUB393), Personal Rights (LIC613A); Child Car Seat Law, Menu \302\267 The facility is operating within the terms of the license. \302\267 Ratios were met and appropriate supervision was provided during this inspection. The LPA took a census of 41 children, supervised by 8 teachers. \302\267 A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed. A smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by the Licensee during this inspection 06/24/2025 \302\267 Classrooms are clean, free of hazards and equipped with age-appropriate furniture and equipment in good condition. However, the LPA observed napping cots made of mesh material stacked with sleeping bags, blankets and linen exposed and touching. \302\267 No weapons stored at the facility. \302\267 There are no accessible bodies of water present. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. \302\267 Medications are stored where inaccessible to children in the office area. \302\267 Hazards are stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaners and other items that are dangerous. Poisons and toxins are locked. \302\267 All floors are clean and safe. \302\267 Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition. \302\267 Outdoor activity areas/play-grounds are enclosed by appropriate fences, free of hazards and are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition. \302\267 Food preparation area is clean, free of litter, rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin. \302\267 Measures are taken to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents. \302\267 Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination. \302\267 Storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins-have tight-fitting covers in good repair \302\267 Menus are posted at least one week in advance in a place visible by the child\342\200\231s authorized representative, dated and kept on file for 30 days, and made available upon request. The licensee was reminded to post potions, milk and juice information for public view. \302\267 Uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and out and provided by tap water, filtered water, refillable individual drinking cups and disposable cups. \302\267 The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall: Facility has sand, rubber turf and shade tarp. \302\267 Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements: Procare software program is used for parents to sign in children electronically. \302\267 A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 08/2026 \302\267 Opening and closing staff member\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid expires on 08/2026 \302\267 A staff present completed Health and Safety Training: Spr/2011 \302\267 Director Mandated Reporter Gen 08/08/2024, AB1207 exp 08/2026 \302\267 Staff qualifications and files were reviewed and are complete on 06/24/2025 \302\267 Staff have received on the job training for housekeeping, sanitation and universal health precautions Licensee was informed the Department has inspection authority per Health and Safety Codes. Licensee provided the Unusual Incident Reporting email: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov \302\267 Children files were reviewed and are complete on 06/024/2025. \302\267 Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months: Last drill on 05/19/2025, at 12:15 PM, lasted 3 minutes. \302\267 Fire Clearance: 08/05/2015 \302\267 Documentation of Lead Testing is on file: Lead testing results dated 03/2024, No lead exceedances. \302\267 A review of staff records on 06/24/2025 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. \302\267 AB2370 \342\200\223 Lead Exposure, day care facilities, effective January 1, 2019 \342\200\223 The bill requires that all Child Care Centers, operating in a building constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have their drinking water tested for excessive lead levels, on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023. Child Care Centers must thereafter test their drinking water every five years after the date of the initial test. \302\267 AB605 \342\200\223 Child day care facilities, birth to school-age license; Effective January 1, 2021 \302\267 AB2960 \342\200\223 Child care and development services, online portal \342\200\223 Effective June 20, 2022 - This bill requires the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI), within the California Department of Education (CDE), to develop and post on CDE's website a comprehensive child care and development services online portal for families and providers by June 30, 2022. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. The facility is in compliance for authorization forms, plans, record keeping and storage of prescribed medications. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP . A Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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 Director Linda Solarzono was reminded that all adults 18 and over working at the facility, 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 licensed 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. The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov for Riverside Regional Office. LPA informed Director Linda Solorzano of the importance of checking for recalled 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. 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 . Deficiencies were cited for Type B this visit. Civil Penalties were not issued this visit A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Linda Solorzano