Routine inspection·August 27, 2025

On date and time listed above, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chase Atherton arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. LPA was granted entry by facility representative Pauline Copas. This is a combination childcare center and the other licensed programs are: Infant Child Care 364843935 (which was not inspected on this date) and Pre School Age Child Care 364843060 (which was inspected on this date). A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was granted and the following was observed and/or noted: Days and hours of operation are Monday -Friday; 6:00 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. · The following items have been posted and are updated where necessary: License; Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610); Facility sketch; Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393); Personal Rights (LIC613A); Child Car Seat Law, and Menu · The facility is operating within the limits as stated on the license. · Ratios are being met during this inspection. · Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment and free of hazards · There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by facility representative. · 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. · Drinking water is provided in the indoor activity space by water faucets and water jugs - and in the outdoor activity space by water faucets and water pitchers if needed. · Medications are stored where inaccessible to children in the Director's office. · Hazardous items are stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous · Poisons and toxins are locked and are inaccessible to children. · All floors were observed to be safe and clean. · Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition · Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences and free of hazards · Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition · Food preparation area is clean, free of litter and rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin · Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination · All storage containers for solid waste were observed to have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair · Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements · Disaster drills are conducted at least every six months – last drill 5/14/2025 A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation. · Children’s records were found to be complete during this inspection. · Staff records were reviewed and are NOT complete. See the 1 bullet point below and the 1 bullet point on the following page (LIC809C) for a brief description. · During a record review it was revealed that 1 out of 5 staff (Staff 2 [S2]) did not have a proof of renewal of mandated reporter training. This training must be renewed every 2 years and the last time S2 completed this training was 2 years and 4 days ago on 8/23/2023. S2 did have proof of completion of a different mandated reporter training certificate, however this certificate did not satisfy the the requirements created by Assembly Bill 1207. This does not comply with Title 22 regulations. SEE LIC809D for deficiency cited. · Additionally during a record review and interview, it was revealed that 2 out of 5 staff (Staff 4 [S4] & Staff 5 [S5]) did not have current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid on file. During interview and record review it was revealed that these staff transport children alone from another location to this facility. During activities outside of the center, including transportation, there must be at least one staff present with current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid on file. Due to the children being alone with S4 and S5 while outside of this facility during transportation, and the lack of their Pediatric CPR/First Aid being present, this does not comply with Title 22 regulations. SEE LIC809D for deficiency cited. · Staff record review indicates that all staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired. · A staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 3/2026 · Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 3/2026 · Director completed Health and Safety Training · A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. 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 them 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/process . 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, 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. CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES AFTER REMEDIATION: 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 referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. : https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information 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. - On-line Licensing forms & regulations for a Child Care Center can be obtained on the Department’s website: www.ccld.ca.gov . Additionally, there is a link to “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for. - The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200 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 During the exit interview, the facility representative Pauline Copas, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the facility representative Pauline Copas. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.