Routine inspection·June 13, 2025

On 6/13/2025, at approximately 9:00 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Wadhwa and Basak conducted an unannounced annual inspection visit. LPAs met with Director Crystal Camacho and the Associate Director, Saama Srouji explained the purpose of the visit. Present today was the Director, 12 staff and 46 preschool children (5 toddler option). LPAs verified the staff member\342\200\231s criminal background clearance through the Guardian Website. The facility is operating within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license during today\342\200\231s visit. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. The program operates in 8 classrooms: Toddler Room, Giraffes (3-4 years old), Lions (3-4 years old), Lambs (2.5 - 3 years olds) KC 6 (4 to 5 year olds), KC 7 (4 to 5 year olds), Elephants ( 3 year olds), Bears ( 3 year olds). The program also uses the following spaces: Room 108 \342\200\234Tree Room\342\200\235 an open area space between classrooms for Music and Bible activities, Room 113 as Exercise Room for indoor play time. The cafeteria is used by children from the KC classrooms as lunchroom. LPAs conducted a health and safety inspection indoors and outdoors with the Director. LPAs observed the facility has age-appropriate furniture, toys, and educational materials in each classroom. The carpeting, floors and rugs in each classroom were observed to be in good condition and free of any debris and hazards. Children's toys, materials and furniture were observed to be age appropriate and in good working condition. Continued on Page 2 Page 2 Storage for children's belongings is located inside the classroom and is labeled with children's individual names. Each classroom is equipped with a first aid kit, smoke and/or carbon monoxide detectors and fully charged fire extinguishers. LPAs observed fire sprinklers and fire alarm system implemented throughout the facility. LPAs observed children's allergies and medication to be properly stored and available for review in each classroom. Children nap on mats that are provided by the facility. Sheets and bedding is brought from home and is taken home once a week for cleaning, or as needed. Children bring lunch and snacks from home. Water bottles are brought from home and refilled at the facility. The Toddler classroom, KC 6 and KC 7 have their own bathrooms located in the classroom. The other classrooms share a common girls and boys restroom located by the Lambs classroom. LPAs observed bathrooms to be in proper working condition, equipped with appropriate sanitation products. At approximately 10 am, LPAs observed an unlocked cabinet under the bathroom sink containing disinfectant solutions making it accessible to children in care. LPAs discussed it with the Director, and the Director removed the bottles during the visit. A technical violation has been issued today. LPAs toured the outdoor play area and observed it to be fully enclosed with age-appropriate equipment and shade. Playground equipment was observed to be in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts with sufficient cushioning to absorb falls. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in safe condition and free of hazards. LPAs reviewed facility records, 7 staff files and 10 children\342\200\231s files. All staff and children\342\200\231s files were observed to be complete. Staff records reviewed today contained health screenings, immunization records for pertussis, and measles, current CPR and First Aid certifications, and mandated reporter training documentation. The Director stated that the school conducts emergency drills once a month, and the most recent one was conducted on 5/19/2025. Drill logs are maintained by the school\342\200\231s front office and were made readily available for review. All required postings were observed to be posted and accessible for review. The facility uses Brighwheel app for sign in and sign out and LPAs observed all children to be properly signed in today. Continued on Page 3 Page 3 The 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. 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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPAs 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-care-centers/ . 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 . No deficiencies were cited today. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the Director, Crystal Camacho. A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days.