Routine inspection·May 7, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ibitoye met with Director Samantha Brown for the purpose of conducting an unannounced Annual/Random inspection for Pre-School Component . The facility also has the Infant (367750053) and School-age (367750052) components on the premises. A tour of the facility was conducted. Upon arrival, LPA observed 2 classrooms in use (5 classrooms total) with a total of 16 pre- school children. There were 5 staff on the premises working under the facility’s License. The hours of operation are 5:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday through Friday. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. Indoor/Children’s Area: Child care center is clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair; all indoor passageways, stairways, inclines, ramps, open porches, and other areas of potential hazard are kept free of obstruction; floors of the classroom has a surface that is safe and clean, cleaning compounds inaccessible, poisons locked (Located in the office), furniture/equipment is good condition, free of flies, other insects, rodents; tables/chairs provided to meet children’s needs; all play equipment and materials used by children are age-appropriate, each child has individual permanent storage space ( individually labeled with name) for his/her clothing and personal belongings. Trash cans for solid waste have tight-fitting lids.Drinking water is readily available in the form of water coolers with disposable cups. All materials and surfaces are toxic-free and inaccessible and there is no fireplace. Each classroom has working carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and Fire Extinguishers (3A40BC). There is a working landline telephone on the premises. Restrooms: LPA inspected and observed 2 restrooms for children. Each restroom has 1 toilet and 1 sink. LPA observed soap, toilet paper, and paper towels readily available in both restrooms. Water temperature is appropriate. Outdoor: Children’s use of the outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair, and age appropriateness. The area was observed to be free of debris, free from hazards, holes, broken items, and debris, there are areas for shade and rest. Staff/Personnel Records: Designation of Responsibility observed, immunizations, TB clearance, mandated reporter training, Director qualifications, health screening, criminal record statement, and a statement acknowledging suspected child abuse are available for review. Facility Records: Roster, fire/disaster drill log last completed on 4/18/2024, CPR/First Aid (11/2025) and mandated report training(11/12/2025) were reviewed and maintained current. Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty. The following were observed posted as required: facility license, Personal Rights (LIC613A), Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB 394L), emergency disaster plan, and earthquake preparedness checklist. Food Service: The facility provides breakfast, snacks, and lunch. Menus are posted outside by the kitchen in front of the daycare. LPA observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks inside the kitchen. Cleaning solutions and other chemicals are kept in the cabinet underneath the kitchen sink and the kitchen is locked and inaccessible to day care children. Documents Provided and or Discussed: Forms and records to keep at the facility and IMS. Advisory/Other: First aid supplies are readily available in each classroom. There is an isolation area for children who become ill while in care located in the office, the facility maintains a comfortable temperature at all times. Smoking is prohibited on the premises, and daily inspection for illness is conducted. Firearms/weapons are not allowed or stored on the premises. There are no pools or bodies of water on the premises. Electrical outlets are inaccessible, there are no recalled or prohibited toys or sleep/play equipment were observed on the premises. There are no window cords accessible to children. Sign-in and out sheets were reviewed. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted. Teacher-child ratios were observed Care and supervision were evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children were met and appropriate. Health-Related Services: The Director has been advised all prescription and non-prescription medications must have the child’s name and are dated, written consent and instruction from the child’s representative, and a plan to document and report to the child’s representative when medication is administered to a child; Medication will be properly labeled and stored in its original container. The IMS plan was discussed, and the Director understands when IMS is necessary.There is a refrigerator available to store any medication that requires refrigeration. The 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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 the publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ .The 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. All staff are required to take 3-hour Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter training (AB1207) every 2 years. Beginning on January 1, 2018, Assembly Bill 1207 (2015) requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors, and employees to complete training as specified in their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Applicants must meet requirements as a precondition to licensure. New employees shall have 90 days from the date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be conducted at the following website www.mandatedreporterca.com . The director is aware self and all staff are mandated child abuse reporters and have the responsibility of reporting any suspected child abuse to the Child Abuse Hotline at (800) 540-4000.For additional information and forms visit our website at: www.cdss.ca.gov 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 The director advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. The licensee was 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 the daycare center. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above. An On Duty Worker is available for questions at (661) 202-3318 Monday through Friday 8 am-5 pm. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, shall inspect the facility. The director shall permit the Department to inspect the family child care home and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of child care 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. A survey will be sent to the email address provided to improve the quality and value of the new inspection process. 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 Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.One deficiency was cited today for staff Health Screening Record . see LIC 809D An exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with the Director Samantha Brown