Routine inspection·September 26, 2025

On Friday, September 26, 2025, at 1:30pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Giovanni Cristales arrived at the above facility and met with Director, Antoinette McClendon, and conducted an unannounced annual/random Inspection for the Prel-school component with a capacity of 24 children. The center also has a School Age component (367750008). LPA toured and inspected the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. Upon arrival, LPA observed five (5) pre-school age children, and two (2) staff members. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) was discussed. Indoor/Children\342\200\231s Area: The childcare center was toured and found to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees, and visitors; all outdoor and indoor passageways, open covered patio 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 inaccessible, poisons locked, furniture/equipment are in good condition; tables/chairs provided to meet children\342\200\231s needs; all play equipment and materials used by children are age-appropriate, each child has an individual permanent or portable storage space (cubby, individually labelled with name) for his/her clothing, personal belongings and or bedding. Trash cans for solid waste have tight fitting lids, drinking water is readily available indoors and outdoors, free of flies, other insects, rodents. All materials and surfaces are toxic free and inaccessible, no fireplace. There are working Carbon monoxide, and smoke detectors and Fire Extinguisher (2A10BC). There is working telephone service on the premises. There is an isolation area for children who become ill while in care located in the front lobby, facility always maintains a comfortable temperature, first aid supplies (thermometer, bandages, scissors), sign in/out sheets available and completed daily. Smoking prohibited on the premises, daily inspection of illness, no prohibited childcare items observed. Firearms/weapons are not allowed or stored on premises. Napping: mats are used for napping and are maintained in good condition, wiped/cleaned/disinfected (daily) weekly or when soiled, with no contact with other children bedding, there is access to a safe walkway. Restrooms: The children's bathrooms are located within the classrooms. Preschool Classroom #1 contains one (1) toilet and one (1) sink. Preschool Classroom #2 has one (1) Staff bathroom with one (1) toilet and one (1) sink. In addition, Classroom #2 has two (2) bathrooms each with one (1) toilet and one (1) sink. The boys bathroom has an additional urinal. Across the hall from Preschool #1 is the staff room and bathroom. LPA observed the bathrooms to be clean and sanitary, with soap, toilet paper and paper towels readily available. All other toilets and sinks are functioning properly and age appropriate. Outdoor: Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair and age appropriateness. Center utilizes sand under climbing structure for cushioning material and a tree and patio for shade. There are 2 swing sets that are securely anchored, bike path, sand, little tike toys and large play tires. LPA observed the fencing surrounding the play area to be at least 4 1/2 ft. tall to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area, the gates were locked during these inspections with safety latches. There are no bodies of water observed on the premises. LPA did not observe any bodies of water on the premises. Food Services: The food preparation area, Kitchen (staff and center kitchen) was inspected for safety, cleanliness, proper equipment & protection against contamination and storage. Center provides, am snack, lunch, pm snack and dinner (rarely). Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored and inaccessible to children. Per licensee water from sink is used for food preparation. Per director, the building has a water filtration system. Health Related Services: This facility does not provide Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. Per director all medications are administered at home by parents. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childquanda.htm Advisory/Other: The first Aid kit was observed with supplies (thermometer) readily available. Electrical outlets are inaccessible, no baby bouncers saucer chairs, or any recalled and or prohibited toys or sleep/play equipment were observed on the premises. There are no window cords accessible to children. Disaster and Fire Drill observed and last conducted on. As of last Technical Violation, 8/29/2024, Per Director center has not completed Water Lead Testing. Staff/Personnel Records: Director is qualified, Designation of Responsibility observed, immunization's, CPR/First Aid, Expired 2/2025 , TB clearance, health screening, criminal record statement, statement acknowledging suspected child abuse, mandated reporter (could not show proof) , and employee rights were observed in file. Type B: 1596.8662(b)(1) - No mandated report on Director file, per director, she did not complete. LPA also reviewed 1 staff file. CPR/First Aid, Staff #1 Expires 4/12/2027, Staff#1 Mandated Reporter 11/14/2027. Posting Requirements Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty. **The Parent Board (located in the main entrance area) contained all documents that are required to be posted according to Title 22 Regulations. The following were observed posted as required: facility license, Personal Rights (LIC613A), Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster (PUB 393L), menu, car seat law (PUB 269), emergency disaster plan, earthquake preparedness checklist. Director advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. Licensee informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department (email address on the website: www.unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov ). A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of family day care home. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above. Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, inspect the facility. The Director shall permit the Department to inspect the family childcare home, and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of childcare center or regulations, also enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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 . Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters, and other important information communication platforms. 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. For updates on Community Care Licensing, please visit the following website at: Childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Deficiency cited in today's annual inspection: Three (3) Type B deficiency cited See LIC 809D. Upon receipt of a Type A deficiency the licensee shall post the report for 30 days in addition to the Notice of Site Visit & provide copies of the licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care. This report must be provided to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months & the licensee will obtain a signed Acknowledgement of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) from the parent/guardian & place it in each child's file. If these requirements are not met, civil penalties will be assessed. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the Director, Antoinette McClendon along with a Notice of Site Visit and Appeal Rights and must remain posted for 30 days.