Routine inspection·June 24, 2025

On date and time listed above, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chase Atherton arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection. LPA was granted entry by Director Justine Gomez. LPA toured the facility inside and out, reviewed records and observed and/or discussed the following. Days and hours of operation are Monday -Friday; 6:30 AM- 6:30 PM. The inspection consisted of reviews of the CARE tool domains. The inspection found the facility to be in compliance except as noted on the LIC809D. Deficiencies were cited this visit. If updates are made, the Licensee will submit the following documents to Licensing within 30 days 1. LIC 500 Personnel Report 2. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan 3. Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule 4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization and 5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility The following items have been posted and are updated where necessary: License; Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610); Facility sketch; Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148; Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393); Personal Rights (LIC613A); Child Car Seat Law, and Menu The facility is operating within the terms of the license with appropriate ratios and supervision during this inspection. Classrooms and floors are clean, free of hazards and rooms are equipped with age appropriate furniture. No weapons stored at the facility. There are no accessible bodies of water present. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. Medications are stored inaccessible to children in the Director's office. Hazards and other items that are dangerous are stored inaccessible to children and poisons and toxins are locked. Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition. However, LPA observed debris and dark marks under the changing table pad and around the edges of the changing table. This does not comply with Title 22 regulations in that all children need to be accorded a safe and healthful environment. SEE LIC809D for deficiency cited. Facility cleaned the diaper changing table, bringing them back into compliance during this visit. Outdoor activity areas are enclosed by appropriate fences, free of hazards and supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition. Food preparation area is clean, free of litter, and vermin. Measures are taken to keep the facility free of flies, other insects, and rodents. Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination. Storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers in good repair. Uncontaminated drinking water is readily available both indoors and outdoors: Water refill station in the kitchen, water fountains in the classrooms, and water fountains in the playground. Facility prefers to use the water refill station in the kitchen for children's water bottles. Areas around or under high climbing equipment have material that absorbs a fall: Mesh/rubber matting Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements: physical Menus are current, posted and visible for authorized representatives and available upon request. A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 8/2026 Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 8/2026 Director completed Health and Safety Training on 10/2020 Staff have received on-the-job training for housekeeping, sanitation and universal health precautions. Children files are complete. Staff files were reviewed and are complete. Fire & earthquake drills are conducted and documented every six months. Last drill on 4/2025 Facility Representative was informed the Department has inspection authority per Health and Safety Codes. Facility was provided the Unusual Incident Reporting email: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov To receive important licensed -related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. MyChildCarePlan.org – Centers and Family Child Care Homes Licensee [or facility representative] was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. - AB 1207 – Mandated Child Abuse Reporting: Child Day Care Personnel Training, beginning January 1, 2018 – Requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. 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 childcare 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. PIN 22-05-CCP Page Four. LPA referred licensee [or facility representative] to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. AB2960 – Childcare and development services, online portal – Effective June 20, 2022 - This bill requires the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI), within the California Department of Education (CDE), to develop and post on CDE's website a comprehensive child care and development services online portal for families and providers by June 30, 2022. Access to forms & Regulations for Child Care Centers online at www.ccld.ca.gov Responsibility to know the regulations for anyone providing care. Failure to meet the posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, 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-carecenters/ . Licensee [or 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. 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 . 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, Justine Gomez.