Routine inspection (3-year)·December 29, 2025

On 12/29/25 at 10:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Annette Sutherland visited the facility to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA met with Director Sandy Cook and proceeded to tour the facility. During today's inspection, there were 60 children with 10 staff members in 6 classrooms.   Appropriate ratios and capacity were observed.  Appropriate care & visual supervision were also observed during the inspection while children were engaged in classroom and outdoor activities. Furniture and age-appropriate equipment is in good condition.  Rooms have adequate heating, lighting, ventilation.  Floors appear to be clean and safe.  Drinking water is readily accessible.  Bathrooms are maintained with operational toilets and faucets with appropriate temperature. Paper towels and toilet paper are available. Bathroom is lighted and have ventilation. Food service area consists of a kitchen which is clean and free of hazards. Snacks are provided at the facility. Menu is posted.Cleaning supplies are kept separate from food and are inaccessible to children. Storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers and are kept in good repair.  Director stated there are no firearms or other weapons on the premises. The facility appears to be free of insects and rodents. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector at the facility.  Last emergency drill was conducted last week. Outdoor play area is -a fenced playground with sufficient material for cushioning. There are no bodies of water at this facility. Climbing structures, swings and slides are securely fixed to the ground. Area has (insert type trees and canopies) used for shade.  Equipment is age appropriate.  Area has drinking water readily accessible, and grounds are free of debris or potential hazards. LPA reviewed medication storage.  Personnel records contain health screening documentation and at least one staff member has current CPR and First Aid certifications. All staff have completed mandated reporter training and required immunizations. Each personnel record contains documentation of educational background and training. One staff member had not completed required course Child, Family, Community.  Director stated she would have the staff member enroll in the course. Sign ins were reviewed. Children’s records contain admission agreements and medical assessment. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. 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. LPAs observed documentation from facility that the water was tested for lead on 4/13/22.This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records.  However, currently there are no children with IMS needs currently enrolled.  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-care-centers/ . An updated LIC 500 and Parent Handbook was obtained today. No Deficiencies were cited. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Sandy Cook.   A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.