Routine inspection·December 4, 2025

On 12/04/2025 at time listed above Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Justin Giese arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a 1 year required annual inspection. LPA was granted entry by Program Coordinator Shilo Hart and granted access to the facility. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, reviewed records, and observed and/or discussed the following: LPA observed 7 children in care at time of visit Normal days and hours of operation: Monday- Friday, 6:30am to 06:00pm · A review of the staff records and review of a sampling of children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation. The inspection consisted of reviews of the following domains: · Food Service · Reporting Requirements · Physical Plant · Care and Supervision · Children Records · Staff Records · Staffing Ratio and Capacity · Personal Rights The inspection found the facility to be in compliance in these domains. Except were deficiencies have been cited. The licensee was asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit 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 (only if changes have been made) 4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization 5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility · The following items have been posted and are updated where necessary: License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148) Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393), Personal Rights (LIC613A); Child Car Seat Law, Menu · The facility is operating within the terms of the license · Ratios were met during this inspection · Appropriate supervision was provided during this inspection · Room is equipped with age appropriate furniture and equipment in good condition · Drinking water is provided in both the indoor and outdoor activity · Rooms are clean and free of hazards · No weapons stored at the facility · There are no bodies of water located at the facility · Medications are stored where children cannon access them · Hazards are stored where inaccessible to children · Toxins are locked · Toileting areas was observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition Measures are taken to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents · Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination · All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins-have tight-fitting covers and in good repair · Menus shall be posted at least one week in advance in a place visible by the child’s authorized representative, dated and kept on file for 30 days, and made available upon request · Uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and out and provided by filtered 5 gallon water bottle dispenser. Cups made available if needed for indoor and outdoor use · The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall: rubber flooring · Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements · A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 05/10/2027 · Director completed Health and Safety Training and is on file · Staff qualifications were reviewed – all staff meet educational requirements and requirements for performing assigned tasks · Staff have received on the job training for house keeping, sanitation and universal health precautions Facility representative was informed of the Department has inspection authority per Health and Safety Codes sections: 1596.852, 1596.853 and 1596.8535. Facility Representative was informed of Unusual Incident Reporting email UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov · At time of visit LPA reviewed 5 random children's files. A files contained required records: health history, medical assessment, immunization, Identification and Emergency Information, parent's rights, children's rights notifications. · Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months: Last drill on 11/19/2025 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 licenses issued after July 1, 2022 the Licensee shall test their water within 180 days of licensure pursuant to written directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). Water testing was not completed at this facility. LPA provided Program Coordinator, Shilo Hart with PIN-21-21-CCP - Lead Testing Written Directives, and advised to have all drinking water outlets located within the facility tested. LPA observed the facility does have drinking fountains within the classrooms, as well as filtered water and cups via 5 gallon water bottles. LPA was advised the facility primarily uses the bottled water, however; the drinking fountains are available as needed. LPA was advised no food preparation or kitchen is located on site and food is delivered to the facility daily by the school district. (See LIC809D for Type B deficiency cited) 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-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 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 Exit interview conducted and report and appeal rights were reviewed with Program Coordinator Shilo Hart. A notice of site visit was issued and must remain posted for 30 days