Routine inspection·August 7, 2025

On Thursday, August 7, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amanda Sutter met with Assistant Director (AD) Crystal Vega for the purpose of an unannounced required annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA observed nine sleeping preschool supervised by two staff and seven sleeping toddler children supervised by one staff. The toddlers were napping in a lower-level of the preschool classroom. LPA reviewed previous reports and verified that Classroom 2 is the only licensed toddler area. AD stated that the children nap in this room due to staffing ratio. LPA discussed ratio and supervision requirements with AD. LPA observed that Staff Bibi Sayema Mohammad Zahir does not have a criminal record clearance. The facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. LPA toured classroom spaces and outdoor play area. LPA observed the following documents are posted: License, Parents' Rights Poster, Child Personal Rights, Seat Belt Law, Menu, Daily Schedule, Earthquake Preparedness checklist, and Emergency Disaster Plan. LPA observed a full 2A10BC fire extinguisher. Cleaning disinfectants and hazardous items are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. In the toddler classroom, LPA observed changing tables in arms reach of a sink. AD stated there are no poisons or firearms on the premises. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, and toileting facilities are in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. The provides AM and PM snack. PAGE 1. REPORT CONTINUES ON LIC809-C LPA observed trash bins with tight fitted lids. The facility uses an electronic sign in and out system. Facility has record of conducting fire drills at least every six months. The last fire drill was conducted on June 11, 2025. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp parts, and bark is present under the equipment to provide sufficient cushioning. There is sufficient equipment and toys, and shaded areas are supplied by awning and trees. Drinking water is readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. LPA observed water jugs filled at the center, as well as the children\342\200\231s personal water bottles. Four staff files were reviewed. LPA observed three staff to be missing a current Mandated Reporter certificate. There is at least one staff member present with a current CPR certificate. LPA then reviewed three preschool and four toddler files. All reviewed files were observed to be complete. 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 completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage 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. PAGE 2. REPORT CONTINUES ON LIC809-C 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 representative was 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. Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; 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. Based on the inspection, three Title 22 Deficiencies has been issued on the attached LIC 809-D. The AD was informed that this report dated 8/7/2025 documents one Type A citation for commingling children and one Type A citation for an adult at the facility without a criminal background clearance. Both citations shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. The AD shall also provide a copy of this licensing report to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.