Routine inspection (multi-day)·October 6, 2025

On 10/6/2025 at 10:05am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Zirbes met with Facility Representative Sherry Rice for the purpose of conducting a case management annual continuation inspection. During the inspection, LPA observed four toddlers with one teacher, and 42 preschool children with four teacher and two aides providing supervision. An additional administrative and support staff were on site. File Review: During the inspection LPA reviewed six child files. Per LPA review all child files were complete and contained all required information. LPA reviewed six staff files. During the safety inspection that occurred at approximately 10:20am, LPA and the administrator toured classroom 1, the toddler component classroom. LPA observed Staff 1(S1) alone and providing supervision to four toddlers. Based on LPA record review of S1 education, S1 has not completed a infant/toddler course. Administrator reviewed S1 education and confirmed S1 has not completed the required infant/toddler class. A type B citation was issued refer to LIC 809D. Licensee 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. LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. Report continued from page one LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/ safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) 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/ . Licensee 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 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 . As a result of this inspection, one type B and one technical advisory notice were issued. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Administrator, Sherry Rice.