Routine inspection·June 4, 2025

On 6/4/2025, at 12:31pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Vicky Williamson conducted an unannounced annual required inspection. LPA met with Teacher Paige Brakebill and disclosed the purpose of the inspection. LPA accompanied by Teacher Paige Brakebill toured the indoor and outdoor of the facility. Days and hours of operation are Monday – Friday 7:00am – 5:30pm. There are currently four (4) classrooms in operation. The following ratios were observed: Classroom 104 (2 year olds) – Twelve (12) children present with one (1) teacher and one (1) aide Classroom 105 (3 year olds) – Nine (9) children present with one (1) teacher and one (1) aide Classroom 106 (3 year olds) - Nine (9) children present with one (1) teacher Classroom 107 (4 - 6 year olds) – Five (5) children present with one (1) teacher Furniture and equipment are in good condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medications and other hazardous items were made inaccessible to children during time of inspection. The food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish. Solid waste storage containers have tight fitting covers and are in good repair. See LIC 809C Continuation... Playground equipment is in safe condition. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. Areas around high climbing equipment and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. Facility has smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. The last fire and disaster was conducted and documented on 1/30/2025. Teacher Paige Brakebill stated there are no swimming pools or other bodies of water on the premises. Teacher Paige Brakebill stated that there are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Teacher Paige Brakebill stated that the children bring their own lunch and snacks are provided to the 2 - 3 year old children. Teacher Paige Brakebill stated that the 4- 5 year old children bring their own snacks. Snack menus are posted weekly. Children bring their own water bottles and filter drinking water is available at the facility. Teacher Paige Brakebill 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. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. Children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than twelve (12) children in care. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility. The name of the facility representative and the fully qualified teacher designated to act in the facility representative’s absence has been reported to the Department. LPA reviewed facility sign in /sign out sheets. Teacher Paige Brakebill was reminded that the person who signs the child in and out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. See LIC 809C Continuation... LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were incomplete. The following documents were not available for review during the time of inspection: health screening report for Staff #1(S1) and Staff #2 (S2); current documentation of completed AB1207 mandated reporter training for S2. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, 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-care-centers/ . Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed - related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. LPA discussed and provided Teacher Paige Brakebill with the following: childcare advocates email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . In addition, for general questions or questions regarding licensing requirements contact the Child Care Licensing Duty Line at (619) 767-2248. Please visit the Guardian web page and set-up your Guardian account. https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian If you have any questions regarding Guardian, please contact CDSS at email: guardian@dss.ca.gov See LIC 809C Continuation... 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 to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . 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 . Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency are being cited on the attached LIC809D. A Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) was given to Teacher, Paige Brakebill and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. LPA observed LIC 9213 was posted. Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) was provided. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the Teacher, Paige Brakebill