Routine inspection·August 1, 2025

On 8/01/2025 at 11:15 a.m. Licensing Program Analyst, Cindy Meier conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Facility Representative, Site Director, Alexie Piche. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured the inside and outside of the facility. This is a full day school-age program that operates year-round at Village Elementary School. Days and hours of operation are Monday \342\200\223 Friday, 6:30 a.m. \342\200\223 8:15 a.m. and 2:35 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. during school sessions and 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on school breaks, camp, and school closures. Currently, the classrooms being used are the multi-purpose room and library (Building B). Other rooms approved, but not being utilized, include Rooms 703, 707, and 709. The following ratios were observed: forty-nine (49) children with six (6) staff members. Furniture and equipment in the classrooms were observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space and playground equipment is maintained, is in safe condition and is free of hazards. The playground climbing structure does not contain a manufacturer\342\200\231s sticker describing age restrictions. Site Director will research and have a document available for review. Site Director stated staff will only allow children 5-12 year olds utilize the climbing structure until further notification. Other playground activities are available for children to use. The playground area includes a shaded rest area for children through the use of canopies. Toilet and handwashing equipment are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detector that meets statutory requirements. The last fire/disaster drill was conducted and documented on 7/30/25. The facility provides morning and afternoon snacks. Children bring their own lunch from home. Notation of children\342\200\231s allergies is accessible. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Facility Representative, Site Director stated there are no bodies of water or on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water. Facility Representative, Site Director stated there are no firearms, weapons, or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible to children. No poisons were observed during the inspection. A review of staff records on this date indicates facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. Facility Representative, Site Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. All required notices, forms and license(s) were posted. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in EMSA approved Pediatric CPR and First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. The name of the childcare center director or fully qualified teacher, designated to act in the director\342\200\231s absence, has been reported to the Department. Children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full signature and record the time of day. Sign in/out sheets reviewed and observed by the LPA meet this regulation. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 14 children in care. This facility only transports children during field trips. All required documentation is completed. LPA 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. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis, and measles, and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. 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. One (1) child\342\200\231s medication was stored in a locked cabinet inaccessible to children but did not contain a label. 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/ . Facility Representative, Site Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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 childcare 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 . LPA and Facility Representative, Site Director discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, Mandated Reporter Training, Forms and Regulations, Lead Poisoning Facts, Guardian and California Megan\342\200\231s Law ( www.meganslaw.ca.gov ). LPA and Facility Representative, Site Director discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access California Megan\342\200\231s Law ( www.meganslaw.ca.gov ), Lead Poisoning Facts and PIN 21-21-CCP: Lead Testing of Water in Licensed Child Care Centers Per AB 2370, Forms and Regulations. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, one Type B deficiency was cited; see LIC809D. 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 . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and the report was reviewed with the Facility Representative, Site Director, Alexie Piche.