Routine inspection·May 6, 2025

On 5/6/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Ali met with Amy Doss Assistant Director/Teacher, for the purpose of an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry to the facility. Upon arrival. Teacher/child ratios was observed. LPA observed 7 children and 1 teacher, and 1 permanent substitute teacher present during this inspection. Preschool consist of one classroom for part time students. The facility hours of operation are from 7:30 am to 11:30 am, Monday-Friday. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. There are no current children with medical needs. Staffing Ration and Capacity: Upon arrival, LPA observed 1 classroom in use with a total of 14 enrolled in preschool class. Care and supervision were evaluated to determine if the children’s basic needs were met and appropriate. Sign-in and out sheets were reviewed. Physical Plant: LPA toured and inspected the preschool classroom. Furniture and equipment were checked for age appropriateness and good repair. The classroom is clean and safe. Telephone service was verified. Heating, lighting, and ventilation are adequate. There are cubbies for children's belongings labeled with their names. Facility has a surveillance system on the premises. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and materials. Daily activities schedule was observed. Drinking water is available inside the classroom in the form of disposable plastic cups and the filter water machine. All containers used for storage of solid wastes, including moveable bins, shall have a tightfitting cover that is kept on; they shall be leakproof and rodent-proof. Napping: Per Assistant Director/Teacher, children do not nap on site, due to half day schedule. Their is a rest area in the classroom for the children. Bathroom: LPA inspected and observed 2 bathrooms one for boys and one for girls. Boys bathroom consist of five urinals, two toilets, and four sinks. Girls bathroom consist of three sinks and five toilets. All urinals, toilets and sinks function properly and are age appropriate. The water temperature is appropriate. LPA observed soap, toilet paper, and paper towels readily available. Medication: Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive with a no-touch thermometer and an overall wellness check. A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with the parent’s written permission. The Director, other administration staff will administer medication and document the dosage, date, and time on a log. Medication is brought and locked at the administrative office (unless the parent requests daily return). Medication is labeled correctly and stored in its original container. Medication is kept at the administration office until expiration and sent home with the parent for disposal. There are currently no children in care with IMS needs. If child is ill, they can go to the nurse office or isolation area in classroom until parents pick them up. Lead Water Testing: The preschool completed water lead testing. Lead water test results are in the facility file at CCL PRO. The Outdoor: The play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. The outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. The play area has a playground is a large sandbox with anchored play equipment. The play area was inspected and found to be free of hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water. Preschool has a separate playground yard for school-age. The jungle gym is anchored and shaded area near the classroom walkway. The children utilize their own water bottles for usage when at the playground. Assistant Director/teacher states that she walks the play ground everything morning before children come to school. Fire Extinguisher: Fire/earthquake drills are current and completed every 6 months. Last fire drill completed on 4/15/25 at 9:45am, earthquake drill completed 2/18/25 at 10:05am. A fire extinguisher is in the green (service last checked 8/1/24), a smoke detector, and a carbon monoxide detector are on the premises and incompliance with fire marshall standards. Assistant Director/Teacher stated that the Fire Marshall came to facility in May 2024. LPA observed a 2 first aid kits, one on top of filter water machine and other in the cabinet under the sink. Transportation: The facility does not provide transportation for preschool children. Staff/ Children Records: LPAs reviewed with facility representative the LIC 125, records to be maintained at the facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and parent board. Staff and Children's records were reviewed. LPA verified there is at least 1 staff person present with current CPR and First Aid Training. LPA observed LIC 500 and LIC 9040 to both be current. LPA observed staff files to be in compliance. All staff has required fingerprinting associated with the facility. LPA reviewed 3 children's records and 3 staff records. Kitchen/Food Service: There is a clean, fully equipped kitchen (off limits) with a refrigerator, freezer, stove, and microwave oven. The facility provides breakfast, snack, and lunch. Allergy lists are posted in the kitchen and classrooms. Assistant Director/Teacher states that their are no children with food allergies at this time. LPA observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks and staff preparing lunch (with gloves). The chemicals are kept separate from the food (kitchen adjacent to the kitchen sink or locked inaccessible in classroom cabinets). LPA observed that food preparation and storage areas are kept clean and free of litter and rubbish. Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds, or similar substances are stored separately from food supplies. Menus are posted at least one week in advance and made available for review by the parents. The facility does participate in the food program. LPA spoke to the lead cook and was informed that they just had their food inspection April 2025. 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 . Criminal Record Clearance - 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. Lead Testing – Child Care Centers (CCC) CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: 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 . Safe Sleep - Child Care Centers 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-andresources/ safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility 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) - Child Care Centers 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/ . PIN 22-05-CCP MyChildCarePlan.org – Child Care Centers 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. Subscribe to CCLD important information - Child Care Centers Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/ subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication No deficiencies cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and Health & Safety codes. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Amy Doss, Assistant Director/Teacher.