Routine inspection (3-year)·June 30, 2025

On June 30, 2025, at 9:15 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Oscar Picazo and Vicky Williamson conducted an unannounced Required Inspection. Upon arrival, LPAs were greeted and granted entry to the facility by the Teacher, Olivia Herrera. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured the facility. The following ratios were observed: four (4) children with one (1) teacher and one (1) assistant. At approximately 9:44 AM, an additional day care child arrived to the facility bringing the number of children in attendance to a total of 5. At approximately 10:15am, Lead Teacher Piolo Maling arrived to the facility and continued the tour of the facility. The facility was toured indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other hazardous items were not made inaccessible to the children during the time of inspection. LPAs observed one (1) pair of adult scissors in an unlocked drawer and one (1) butter spreading knife with a sharp edge in the utensil compartment of the dish drainer on the counter in classroom #1. The lead teacher immediately removed the items and moved them to a secured cabinet. Furniture and equipment in the classroom were observed and found to be in good condition and free of loose or pointed parts. All toilets and hand washing facilities were observed to be in safe and sanitary operating condition. There is one (1) restroom with two (2) toilets and two (2) sinks located in classroom #2 for the children to use. The floors in the facility were observed to be clean and safe. Based on observation, the facility has a functioning smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector that meet statutory requirements. The last fire drill was conducted and documented on 1/16/2025. See LIC 809C Continuation... The playground equipment were observed to be in safe condition, age appropriate, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. LPAs observed two (2) separate play structures with cobwebs in the corners of the play structures. The outdoor activity space was observed to be maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around high climbing equipment were observed to have a rubber cushioning material. Lead Teacher was reminded to assure that the children play only on the play structure that is for ages (2-5 years) . The day care parents bring breakfast, lunch and snacks for the children. Facility provides snacks and filtered drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Children bring their own water bottles. Lead Teacher stated that there are no swimming pools or other bodies of water on the premises. Lead teacher stated that there are no, firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. 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. LPAs reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s 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. LPAs reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles; however current documentation of mandated reporter training for Staff 1 (S1), Staff 2 (S2) and Staff 3 (S3) was not available for review. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility. Lead Teacher 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. See LIC 809C Continuation... The name of the facility representative and the fully qualified teacher designated to act in the facility representative\342\200\231s absence has been reported to the Department. LPAs reviewed facility sign in /sign out sheets and observed that three (3) day care children in attendance were not signed in. Lead Teacher was reminded that the person who signs the child in and out of the facility shall use their full legal signature, record the time of day and sign in and out on the correct sheet. 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). 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/ . 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. LPAs discussed and provided Lead Teacher 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. See LIC 809C Continuation... Lead Teacher was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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. 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 LPAs requested that Lead Teacher ensures that Director, Cyrce Mellor is advised that the following documents should be submitted to the Department, no later than July 30, 2025: Designation of Responsibility form LIC 308 Administrative Organization form LIC 309 Board of Resolution, Parent Handbook Updated facility sketch Water Lead Testing Results Proof of California Secretary of State Registration Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of regulation, the following deficiency is being cited on the attached LIC 809D. Three (3) Technical Violations were issued during this inspection. 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 . An exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Lead Teacher Piolo Maling. Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) was provided. The lead teacher was provided the Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) and advised to post and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. LPA observed Notice of Site Visit posted on the wall in classroom 1.