Routine inspection·April 8, 2025

On 04/08/2025 at 9:00AM, Licensing Program Analyst, Hanna Lucas, made an unannounced visit for the purpose of annual inspection. LPA was greeted by a teacher, Laura Graham, who explained that the Director, Alicia Torres, was on her way to the facility. Assistant Director, Merle Rodriguez, also greeted LPA, and stated that she is on site for opening and closing, as the Director hours are from mid-morning to midafternoon. There were 37 children present with 6 teachers in 3 rooms. Facility is within ratio and capacity. LPA toured the facility with the Director. The rooms were clean and in a comfortable temperature during the visit. Adequate ventilation and heating are available. All required forms were posted on the wall of the entrance walkway. The furniture, books, games, and toys are safe, and age appropriate. The lower and upper playground is fully fenced with age-appropriate play equipment. Drinking water is available at all times, as staff ensures that each child has their own personal water bottle. The water bottles are refilled by a filter system located on the kitchen sink. Children are evaluated upon entry and monitored throughout the day for signs of illness. The isolation area for ill children varies on the time of day. If on the playground, the lunch tables are used, and if in the classroom, an area of the classroom is used, for children awaiting pick up. The children\342\200\231s lunches are stored in their individual lunch boxes, which are kept in the outside cubbies. The facility does not provide snack or lunch, but if a child forgets to bring food, a packaged snack is available. There is no expired or contaminated food present in the kitchen. The food has been stored separately from any chemicals or cleaning products. Napping/bedding equipment is stored separately from the children\342\200\231s play area. Each child has their own cot and blankets. Blankets are labeled, and are washed by the facility every Tuesday and Wednesday. Cots are sanitized after each use. Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary, and operating condition. There are several staff present with current CPR and First Aid certification. Medications are stored in upper cabinet, inside the kitchen, which is inaccessible to children, and has all of the required documentation on file. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. The dual carbon monoxide detector and fire alarm in the 2-3s classroom and the 4s classroom are operational. The facility has a written disaster plan in place, and they have been conducting and documenting evacuation drills every six months. The last drill was conducted on March 5 th , 2025. The facility does not transport children. LPA reviewed sign in/out sheets, a sample of personnel records and a sample of children's records. The Director was reminded that Mandated Reporter Training is to be retaken every two years and can be accessed at the following website: www.mandatedreporterca.com . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director 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 the Director 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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication 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/ . Director 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 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 completed on 07/02/21 is in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Director 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. Director is advised to sign up for Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs) for one or more programs on our website: www.ccld.ca.gov . Select \342\200\234Child Care\342\200\235 then \342\200\234Quick Links\342\200\235 and Quarterly Updates. Select \342\200\234Receive Important Updates\342\200\235 then put the email address in and choose which program(s) you would like to subscribe to and select \342\200\234subscribe.\342\200\235 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 was reviewed with the Director, Alicia Torres. No deficiencies are cited. NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND WILL REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.