Routine inspection (3-year)·June 23, 2025

On 06/23/2025, at 12:30PM, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA), Hanna Lucas, evaluated the facility for a requested room change. This request was received on 06/06/2025, and a Fire Clearance was received on 06/17/2025. During the visit, an annual inspection was conducted as well. LPA met with the Director, Cynthia Sanchez , and the Association Program Specialist, Jennifer Hardy, and toured the facility. There were zero children in care, as the facility is currently on summer break. The rooms were clean and in a comfortable temperature during the visit. Adequate ventilation and heating are available. All required forms were posted. The furniture, books, games, and toys are safe, and age appropriate. There is a variety of activities provided throughout the day. The playground area is fully fenced and children who are younger than 5 years old do not use the play structure that is intended for 5 years and older. 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, that can be refilled at the inside and outside water foundation. Children are evaluated upon entry and monitored throughout the day for signs of illness. The isolation area for ill children awaiting pick up is near the Director\342\200\231s desk. The facility provides morning snack to children in care. The children\342\200\231s food is labeled and stored in the classroom\342\200\231s fridge, which is clean and orderly. There is no expired or contaminated food present. The food has been stored separately from any chemicals or cleaning products. The menu is posted, changes are recorded, and the menus are stored for 30 days. 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 Director\342\200\231s desk, inside a locked box, inaccessible to children with all required documentation on file. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. The carbon monoxide detector in Classroom 503 and fire alarm in each classroom are operational. The facility has a written disaster plan in place, and they have been conducting and documenting drills every six months. The last drill was conducted on 06/02/2025. 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. 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 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 \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 . LPA measured classroom #503 and #506. The total square footage for classroom #503 was 858.1 square feet, and is approved for a maximum capacity of 24 children. The total square footage for #506 was 91.80 square feet, and is approved for a maximum capacity of 2 children. Room #506 will only be used for Speech Therapy purposes. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Cynthia Sanchez and Association Program Specialist, Jennifer Hardy. No deficiencies are cited. NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND WILL REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.