Routine inspection·August 12, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Zirbes met with Administrator Maria Cottini for the purpose of conducting an unannounced Annual/Random inspection for the preschool component. LPA toured and inspected the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. There were 16 preschool age children, with two teachers and the Administrator providing care and supervision. Based on LPAs observation the facility was meeting the capacity/ratio requirements during this inspection. The Center is located on the grounds of Calvary Chapel Lake Arrowhead Church. The Center consists of three classrooms (Bees, Racoons, and Butterflies), four children's restrooms, and two outdoor play spaces. Administrator Maria Cottini accompanied LPA inside and out of the facility during this inspection. The facility operates from 7:00am until 5:30pm Monday through Friday . Indoor/Children's Area: Child care center was observed to be clean, sanitary, and in good repair; all outdoor and indoor passageways, stair ways, incline, ramps, open porches and other areas of potential hazard are kept free of obstruction; floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean. Cleaning compounds were stored in a high inaccessible shelf's within each classroom. Per facility representative there are zero poisons stored within the preschool. LPA observed the indoor furniture/equipment was in good condition. Classroom was free of flies, other insects and rodents. The classrooms had tables and chairs to meet the children's needs. LPA observed the Center had a variety of art supplies, blocks, and books. Children's belongings are kept in cubbies labeled with the children's names. Trash cans for solid waste have tight fitting lids. Drinking water is readily available indoors via children water bottles. All materials and surfaces are toxic free, window screens in good repair and free of debris. The Centers carbon monoxide detectors were tested during this inspection and were found to be in working order. Report continued on page two Report continued from page one Restrooms: There are four children's restrooms located on the grounds. Each of the three classrooms has a restroom with at least one toilet and one sink. When the children are outside they utilize the churches restroom located near the outdoor play space. Changing tables were observed in Classroom 1 (Bees) and Classroom 3 (Butterflies). At the time of this inspection all restroom areas were in safe and in sanitary operating condition. The children's restrooms deliver cold water . LPA observed paper towel and soap dispensers were available for the children. Additional restrooms available for the staff in the preschool office. Meals: The families of the enrolled children provide all meals and snacks. Napping: Cots are utilized for napping. Outdoor: The Center has two outdoor play areas. One of the outdoor play areas consisted of large and small climbing equipment, monkey bars, a canoe, tricycles, balls and additional materials which met the ages of the children enrolled. The climbing equipment was placed on wood chips and was securely anchored to the ground. All equipment was free from hazards, holes, broken items. A fence surrounds each of the outdoor areas. The second play area had a dramatic play kitchen space, a sand box, and additional materials which met the ages of the children enrolled. No bodies of water were observed in the license spaces of the Center. Administrator confirmed there are zero bodies of water on the property. When the children are engaged in outdoor play they have access to drinking water via personal water bottles. Child/Personnel Records LPA reviewed ten child records and five personnel files during this inspection. Child files were complete and contained all required information. One of five personnel files was missing documentation of the health screening. Staff 1 was hired in 5/21/2024. When asked about the health screening, the Administrator was unsure why the document was missing from the file. A technical violation was issued. Facility Records Per recorded documentation the last disaster drill was completed on 10/4/2024. Per documentation there were zero disaster drills completed in 2025. When asked about the disaster drills the Administrator stated the drills are completed once a year. LPA and Administrator discussed the disaster drill requirements. A technical violation was issued. Report continued on page three Report continued from page two 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. 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 representative 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. 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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, 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/ . Report continued on page four Report continued from page three 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 . As a result of this inspection, two advisory notices 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 Maria Cottini .