Routine inspection·October 17, 2025

On Friday October 17, 2025, at 10:33 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Giovanni Cristales met with Lead Teacher, Rosie Dunn for the purpose of conducting an Annual/Random inspection for the day care classroom with a capacity of 32 children. The State Preschool operates on the grounds of Siegrist Elementary School. Upon arrival, in the morning program, LPA observed seven (7) pre-school children, and three (3) staff members. In the afternoon program LPA observed three (3) pre-school children. The Preschool is fenced off and separated from Elementary school children. The classroom operates in two half day programs from 7:30am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday. Indoor/Children\342\200\231s Area: The childcare center was toured and found to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees, and visitors; All outdoor and indoor passageways, open areas of potential hazard are kept free of obstruction; heating, lighting, and ventilation are adequate, proper room temperature; floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean, (cleaning compounds, chemicals, poisons locked inside the office), furniture/equipment are in good condition, free of flies, other insects, rodents; tables/chairs provided to meet children\342\200\231s needs; all play equipment and materials used by children are age-appropriate, each child has an individual permanent storage space (cubby, individually labelled with name) for his/her clothing, personal belongings. Trash cans for solid waste have tight fitting lids, drinking water is readily available indoors and outdoors. There is working telephone service on the premises. There is an isolation area for children who become ill while in care located in the office room. Bathroom: LPA inspected and observed the bathroom located inside the classroom (bathroom contained 1 toilet and 1 sink). Toilets and sinks function properly and are age appropriate. LPA observed soap, toilet paper and paper towels readily available. Food Service: Snacks are supplied by Rene Hope foundation. The facility has a clean refrigerator located in the office room. The teachers bring out the snacks from the office and provide them to each child in the classroom. Menu items are posted in each classroom. LPA observed today\342\200\231s menu, mixed fruit cup, 4oz., goldfish crackers, \302\275 serving and water. Outdoor play: Equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair and age appropriateness. Center utilizes sand under climbing structures. There are also concrete and grass surfaces for proper playing. There is a Canopy structure and tree, providing sufficient and adequate shade. Large play equipment and climbing structures are securely anchored (swing set and 1 large climbing structure). The area was observed to be free of debris. Outside drinking water is available in the form of drinking fountain. Sandboxes are raked and inspected daily and kept free of hazardous foreign materials. There are no bodies of water observed on the premises. The entire playground is enclosed to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. Other: Fire/earthquake drills are current ( 10/02/2025 ). There is a fire extinguisher (2A10BC) located at the entrance ( last served 8/11/2025 ), smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors in each classroom. First Aid Kit (Red backpack located at the entrance) is full and accessible (thermometer, bandages, scissors). LPA observed LIC 9275, External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form ( 10/28/22 ), Sample Description - A-CF-P Classroom C Faucet, Analyte(s) - Metals and Metalloids, Result - ND, RDL - 1.0, Units - ug/L, Method - EPA 200.8. Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted. The following were observed posted as required: Facility license, Personal Rights (LIC613A), Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster (PUB 393L), menus, car seat law (PUB 269), emergency disaster plan, earthquake preparedness checklist. Staff/Personnel Records: Staff file review reveals staff are qualified for their perspective positions. LPA reviewed three (3) staff files, and two (2) children files. Immunization's, CPR/First Aid, TB clearance, health screening, criminal record statement, statement acknowledging suspected child abuse, mandated reporter, and employee rights were observed in each staff\342\200\231s file. CPR/First Aid, Staff #1 Expires: 4/12/2027 , and Mandated Reporter Expires: 09/22/2027 . For additional staff, see LIC 859. Children's files (digital) contained required forms and documents, see LIC 857. Health Related Services: This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with parent's written permission and or doctor prescription; a plan to document and report to child\342\200\231s representative when medication is administered to a child; IMS plan on file (if applicable). LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. Staff administers medication and documents the dosage, date and time onto a log. Medication is brought and locked in the office. All medications, prescription and non-prescription have a child\342\200\231s name and dated, properly labeled and stored in its original container. The following general information was discussed during this inspection: Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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 . On January 1, 2018, or before March 30, 2018, a person who is a licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the online mandated reporter training and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years at www.mandatedreporterca.com . Immunization Requirements: \302\2471596.7995 (a)(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. *All Licensing reports are available for review on-line and are considered public information. Summary: Assembly Bill 2621 added Section 1596.819 to the Health and Safety Code, to require the Department to post certain licensing information for CCCs and FCCHs on its public internet website. Fingerprint clearances and transfers : Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed child care facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review shall obtain a clearance or criminal record exemption. If a fingerprint clearance has been obtained through the Department, Licensee may request a transfer of a criminal record clearance from one state licensed facility to another using form LIC 9182. Lead Teacher was advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. Licensee was informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department (email address on the website: www.unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov ). A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of the daycare center. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above. An On Duty Worker is available for questions at (661) 202-3318 Monday through Friday 8 am-5 pm. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, shall inspect the facility. The director shall permit the Department to inspect the family child care home and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of child care center or regulations, also enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision, and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation. A survey will be sent to the email address provided to improve the quality and value of the new inspection process. 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 Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. No deficiency was cited today. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the Lead Teacher Rosie Dunn.