Routine inspection (3-year)·July 30, 2025

On 7/30/2025 at 07:40am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Zirbes met with the Facility Representative Christine Tulleners for the purpose of conducting an unannounced required three year inspection. LPA toured and inspected the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. There were two preschool age children, and one teacher on the premises when LPA arrived. Over the course of the inspection, six additional preschool children arrived along with an additional teacher. Based on LPAs observation the facility was meeting the capacity/ratio requirements during this inspection. The preschool program is operated out of a building with one classroom (classroom 2). The preschool has one classroom, one children's restroom, one staff restroom, office area, storage spaces and outdoor play space. The facility operates Monday through Friday 7:00am -6:00pm. Indoor/Children's Area: Child care center was observed to be clean, safe, sanitary, all outdoor and indoor passageways, stair ways, incline, ramps, open porches and other areas of potential hazard are kept free of obstruction. LPA observed the carpet in classroom 2 had two rips that were approximately 18 inches in length. At this time the rips do not pose a tripping hazard however LPA advised the facility representative to monitor the area. A technical violation was issued. Cleaning compounds were stored in the locked staff restroom. The door leading to the cleaning compounds was equipped with a child safe lock located high on the door. Per Administrator zero poisons are stored within the preschool. LPA observed the furniture/equipment is in good condition. Classrooms were free of flies, other insects and rodents. The classroom had tables and chairs to meet the children's needs. LPA observed the classroom had a designated carpet areas for story/instructional time, a variety of art supplies, dramatic play equipment, blocks, books and a wide variety of additional educational materials. Children's belongings are kept in cubbies labeled with the children's names. Trash cans for solid waste have tight fitting lids. Report continued on page two Report continued from page one Drinking water is readily available indoors and outdoor via a personal water bottles brought filled by the families each day . In the event the children's water bottle needs to be filled with water, the water bottle is filled using filter water. All materials and surfaces are toxic free, window screens in good repair and free of debris. During the inspection, facility representative Christine Tulleners tested the carbon monoxide detector. An audible beep was heard when facility representative tested the carbon monoxide detector, therefore the safety equipment was in working order at the time of the inspection. Restrooms: The Center has one restrooms designated for the preschool children. The restroom was equipped with two toilets and two hand washing sinks. Toilets and sinks were functioning properly and are age appropriate at the time of this inspection. Paper towels and soap were available to the children. LPA observed the baseboard molding behind the children's toilets was loose and the molding on the corner of the wall leading to the children's toilets was loose. LPA advised the Center to attached the molding and ensure the Center is in good condition. A technical advisory notice was issued. Meals: The families provide all meals and snacks for the children. The Facility has emergency snacks available. All water bottle and lunch boxes were labeled with the children's names. Napping: Mats are utilized for napping. Mats were in good condition at the time of this inspection. Outdoor: LPA inspected the outdoor play space for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. The Center has two outdoor spaces. At the time of this inspection only the outdoor activity near the entrance to classroom 2 was being utilized. The area had zero climbing equipment at the time of this inspection. LPA observed dramatic play equipment, and age appropriate toys. The outdoor play space is fully enclosed by a chain link fence. Water is accessible, via a water bottles. LPA observed the yellow paint on the windowsill in the outdoor activity space, was chipping. One section of chipping paint was approximately 18 inches in length and less than a half inch wide. In addition, there were approximately four additional small areas (less than an inch in length and width) where the yellow paint was chipping away. LPA advised the Center to sand and paint the area. LPA observed children\342\200\231s chairs were placed in front of the windowsill. The windowsill was 24 inches in height and was accessible to the children. Report continued on page three Report continued from page two Child/Staff/Personnel Records LPA reviewed six child records and three staff files during this inspection. Child and staff records were complete and contained all required information. 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. 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. 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/ . 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. Report continued on page four Report continued from page three 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 technical advisory notice was issued along with two technical assistance notices. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Christine Tulleners.