Routine inspection·May 21, 2025

On 05/21/2025 at 8:05 a.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Mahjoba Mohsini, met with designated representative, Brandy Peterson, for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. Facility serves children ages 18 months to thru kindergarten. There were 56 children present with 8 staff as follows: Sunshine Room (ages 18 months - 3 years): 6 children w/1 teacher (Michelle Edwards); Starlight Room (ages 4 years old): 11 children w/1 teacher (Kerianne Roney); Moon Glow Room (ages 2 ½ - 3 ½ years old): 16 children w/2 teacher (Nancy Martinez and Alanna Naotola); Rainbow Room (ages 3 ½ - 4 ½ years old): 19 kids w/2 teachers (Alysa Peterson and Jeanine Hess). Facility is within ratio and capacity. The rooms were clean, orderly and a comfortable temperature during this visit. Sensory water tables are used with appropriate supervision, limited water and are not left unattended. Adequate ventilation and heating are available. The furniture, books, games, and toys are safe, age-appropriate and in good repair. There are a variety of activities available throughout the day. All required forms were posted. All storage containers and trashes containing solid waste have tight fitting lids and are in good repair. Children who stay for lunch bring their own lunches. The facility provides snacks. There is kitchen which is clean and sanitary. Food is stored in covered containers at 45 degrees or less and there is no expired or contaminated food present. Staff preparing food are using proper personal hygiene and food service practices. The food meets the nutritional requirements per regulation and is of good quality and proper quantity. The snack menu is posted, changes are recorded, and menus are stored for 30 days. Food has been stored separately from any chemicals or cleaning products. Drinking water is readily available. Napping equipment is sufficient for each child who rests in the afternoon, bedding is stored separately, and mats are disinfected after use. Facility has ensured that there is adequate space between mats for easy passage and they are not blocking entrances or exits. Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary, and operating condition. Any waste water used to clean is being discarded after use. Medications are kept in each the office, inaccessible to children. Poisons, disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to children have been made inaccessible. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. Outdoor play area is fully fenced with sufficient cushioning and adequate shade. Age-appropriate playground equipment and outdoor surfaces are in a safe condition with any equipment securely bolted to the ground. Portable water is used outdoors. The facility uses sensory water tables and the water is emptied between each playtime. There are no bodies of water, firearms, or ammunition on the property. The carbon monoxide detector is hard wired and operational. The facility has a written disaster plan in place that meets regulatory requirement and has been conducting and documenting evacuation drills every six months. The last drill was conducted on 11/2024. The facility does not transport children. LPA reviewed sign in/out sheets, a sample of personnel records and a sample of children's records. There is at least one staff present with current CPR and First Aid certification. Facility is reminded the Mandated Reporter Training is to be retaken every two years and can be accessed at the following website: www.mandatedreporterca.com . All staff present were current. Children are evaluated upon entry and monitored throughout the day for signs of illness. The isolation area for ill children awaiting pick up is the Director/Facility Representative’s office. 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/ . 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. 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 with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP in 2022. 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. Facility Representative states she is signed up for Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs) for one or more programs on our website: www.ccld.ca.gov . 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 . LPA conducted child care quality management interview with the Facility Representative Brandy Peterson. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative. LPA received updated LIC 500, LIC 610, Parent Handbook, Child Care Roster and will send LPA updated LIC 309 for any updates. No deficiencies are cited. NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND WILL REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.