Routine inspection·April 7, 2025

On 04/07/2025 at 9:00AM, Licensing Program Analyst, Hanna Lucas, made an unannounced visit for the purpose of annual inspection and also evaluated the facility for a requested age range change. LPA met with the Director, Nicole Hazim, and toured the facility. There were 29 children present with 3 fully qualified teachers in 3 classrooms (Classroom #1/101, Classroom #3/103, Classroom #4/104). Classroom #2/102 is currently being used as the science room but is being accessed to become a set classroom for 2 to 3-year-olds. Fire clearance was received on 03/26/2025 for Classroom #2/102. Facility is within ratio and capacity. The rooms were clean and in a comfortable temperature during the visit. Adequate ventilation and heating are available. All required forms were posted in the front office. The furniture, books, games, and toys are safe, and age appropriate. There is a variety of activities provided throughout the day. The large and small playground is fully fenced and separate from other programs with age-appropriate play equipment. On the playground there is sufficient cushioning and adequate shade. Drinking water is available at all times, as staff ensures that each child has their own personal water bottle. Each classroom has a Brita to refill the children’s water bottles. Upon entry children are monitored throughout the day for signs of illness. The isolation area for ill children awaiting pick up is the front office. The children’s lunches are stored in their backpacks, which are labeled and hung up in each classroom. The facility does provide morning and afternoon snack, that is nutritious and of good quantity. The food is prepared in the kitchen/staff break room, which is clean and orderly. There is no expired or contaminated food present, and the food has been stored separately from any chemicals or cleaning products. A cleaning crew comes every day after hours and cleans the entire facility. The menu is posted, changes are recorded, and the menus are stored for 30 days. Napping/bedding equipment is stored separately from the children’s play area. Each child has their own cot and blankets that are labeled. Cots are sanitized regularly, and the children’s blankets are sent home with the parent every Friday, to wash thoroughly. 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. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. The carbon monoxide detector and fire alarm in each 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 January 1 st , 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 sign in/out sheets must have an authorized signature. 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.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 . 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 publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . 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 was completed on October 24th 2022, which 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. Facility was 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 “Child Care” then “Quick Links” and Quarterly Updates. Select “Receive Important Updates” then put the email address in and choose which program(s) you would like to subscribe to and select “subscribe.” 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 . Age range change from 2 1/2 to 5 years to 2 to 5 years in room #1(101), #2(102), #3(103), and #4(104), is granted and an updated license will be sent for posting. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Nicole Hazim. No deficiencies are cited. NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND WILL REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.