Routine inspection·October 2, 2025

On October 2, 2025 at approximately 8:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Catrina Quimbo conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPA met with administrative assistant, A1, and explained the purpose of the visit. Slippery Fish is a parent cooperative program with infant and preschool components under two separate licenses. The preschool program is licensed to operate in rooms 2-5 on a scheduled use. Upon LPA's arrival, children and families were arriving to facility. Preschool program is separated into sections of the Koi classroom in the Pond outdoor area and the Flying Fish classroom in the Lake outdoor area. Currently, only the preschool program is operating. The preschool program is operating Mondays through Fridays. The Koi program operates in rooms 2-3 from 9:00am to 1:00pm. with extended hours until 8:30am to 3:00pm (Tuesdays through Thursdays only). The Flying fish program operates in rooms 4-5 from 9:00am to 3:00pm, with extended hours of 8:30am to 5:00pm (Tuesdays through Fridays only). The infant component is not currently operating. If the infant component was operating, Preschool program would operate Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 1:00pm in rooms 2-5 and Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1:00pm to 3:00pm in rooms 4-5. LPA inspected day care areas for health and safety hazards. Facility is appropriately ventilated with proper temperature. There are a variety of toys, equipment and furniture that are in good condition and age appropriate. LPA observed classrooms to include areas for dramatic play, gross motor development, and quiet reading. Furniture and materials for children's use are age appropriate and in good condition. At approximately 8:50am, executive director, Sara O'Neill, arrived to facility. LPA continued annual inspection with executive director. Classrooms are open and children are able to access the indoor and outdoor areas as per their interest. There are qualified teachers in the classroom and in the outdoor area to ensure ratio is being met. (Continue Report on Page 2...) (Continued, Page 2...) At approximately 10:30am, 21 preschool children, 4 teaching staff, and 6 parent volunteers were present. Program is operating within capacity limits and ratio during LPA's visit. Teaching staff have fingerprint clearance on file. LPA observed classrooms to be equipped with carpet and rugs that are in good condition. Per executive director, there are janitorial services on site daily that vacuum carpet and rugs. Toys and materials are deep cleaned monthly with parent volunteers. For toys and materials that are placed in children's mouths, they are sanitized daily. LPA did not observe any accessible poisons, chemicals or cleaning solutions. Storage for children's belongings are located inside the classrooms, labeled with children's individual names and photos. LPA observed facility is equipped with multiple fully charged fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Facility is also equipped with emergency supplies, an emergency backpack and multiple first aid kits. If children stay on site and sleep, cots are available for napping children. Sheets and blankets are provided by children's families and are stored in their individual cubbies, in clear backpacks, so that they are not touching each other. Per executive director, sheets are sent home weekly for laundering while cots are sanitized daily. Outdoor areas are fully enclosed and fenced. There is sufficient shade, if needed. LPA observed outdoor toys and materials to be in good condition. There are areas in the outdoor area that include poisons and cleaning solutions that are made inaccessible to children, behind a child safety locked gate. LPA did not observe any pools, spas or bodies of water on site. There are accessible sinks in the outdoor area and in the classrooms for children's use. Sinks accessible to children do not provide water that is warmer than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Program provides a food service that includes morning and afternoon snacks only. Food is prepared in on site kitchen. LPA observed kitchen to be clean and organized. Food is stored in containers that are labeled. Reusable bowls and dishes are utilized for children's use and washed on site daily, in facility's dishwashers. LPA observed knives to be stored in a high area, inaccessible to children. LPA also observed poisons and cleaning solutions to be stored separate from where where food is stored. Drinking water is available for children in their individual water bottles that can be refilled through kitchen's sink. (Continue Report on Page 3...) (Continued, Page 3...) 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. Restroom for children's use was observed to be in working condition. There is a diaper changing table in the children's restroom for diapering children, that is within arm's reach to a sink. Program provides diapers and wipes to children. LPA observed dirty diapers to be disposed of in a garbage bin with tight fitting lids. There are also potty chairs in classrooms 2-3 for potty training children. Per teacher, potty chairs are sanitized after each use. Potty debris is also disposed of in a garbage bin with a tight fitting lid. Children are signed into and out of program by children's authorized representatives' electronic signatures through a pin number. LPA observed sign in and out sheets for today's visit. LPA also reviewed a random sign in and out sheet from September 2025. Sign in and out sheets are maintained and are available for review. Licensing documentation is properly posted throughout the facility and available for review. A childcare roster is also maintained and made available for review. LPA reviewed facility records that included 5 random children's files and 5 teaching staffs' files. Children's files have record of emergency information on file. All teaching staff present have a current CPR/First Aid certification as well as a current Mandated Reporter certifications. Teaching staff have their required educational units and required immunizations available for review. Random selection of parent volunteers' files were also reviewed. Parent volunteer files have proof of required immunizations, completed health screening forms and pest management certifications. 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/ . (Continue Report on Page 4...) (Continued, Page 4...) 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 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. Facility representative 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. No deficiencies were issued during today's visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative, Sara O'Neill.