Routine inspection·May 21, 2026

On 5/21/26, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Tibbet met with Director, Melissa Prouty, for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entrance into the facility. LPA observed 9 school aged children being supervised by 1 staff member. Facility days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 6:00pm. LPA conducted a file review prior to inspection and verified that annual fees were current. While on location, LPA reviewed care and supervision of children, personal rights, records, staffing ratios, medications, first aid supplies, furniture, equipment, fire drills, and drinking water. LPA observed all required forms to be posted. There appeared to be adequate toys and equipment available for children. LPA toured the outdoor play area, and the play structure appeared to be in good repair. LPA observed sufficient cushioning under the play structure to prevent injury and awnings for shade. LPA observed that hazardous items (disinfectants, cleaning solutions etc.) were inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed a fire extinguisher that meets regulations, and Director stated they have dual smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that are wired into the building. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks and drinking water. Report continues on 809-C... LPA reviewed the sign in/out documents and observed that the children who were currently in attendance were signed in. LPA reviewed children’s and staff files. LPA observed a TB test and required MMR and TDAP vaccines for all staff files reviewed. At least one staff member present today had current Pediatric CPR and First Aid (exp. 2/2028). LPA observed current Mandated Reporter training for all staff files reviewed. The Director was reminded to renew the course every 2 years. This training requirement may be met by using the Department’s Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) online training modules. The OCAP modules are free of cost and available at: http://www.mandatedreporterca.com/ . The training is currently provided in English and Spanish. The 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22- 02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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)/ (800) 514- 0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ 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 as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16. Report continues on 809-C... LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. 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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 the report was reviewed with the Director, Melissa Prouty. LPA provided Appeal Rights and a Notice of Site visit was posted by LPA and must remain posted for 30 days. In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection on 5/21/26.