Routine inspection·July 22, 2025

On July 22, 2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Katie Krenn arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced annual Inspection. LPA met with the Director of Childcare enrichment and preschool, Masa Tasovac and explained that the purpose of today's visit. There were ten preschool children and three teachers and aides. The facility remains within its capacity limits and meets the required ratios for today\342\200\231s visit. The facility operates Monday through Friday; for the school day the hours are from 9:00AM - 3:00PM The facility also offers the option of Before Care from 7:30AM - 8:45AM & After Care from 3:00PM - 5:00PM. Facility is located on campus of Peninsula School, a private Kindergarten - 8th Grade school. LPA toured the facility with the Director to to inspect for health and safety hazards. LPA observed that the outdoor area was free of trash and other debris. The area around and under swings, play structures, and slides is cushion with tanbark. The sand box is inspected every morning before children play in it. LPA observed an empty upside down wading pool. Per the director this is sometimes used on hot days, with immediate supervision and the pool is always emptied after use. LPA observed that there was a bucket with standing water. LPA informed Director that standing water is a health and safety hazard. The director took note and said that they would add drainage holes. In the classroom where children are dropped off, LPA observed sign in sheets. LPA also observed that all required documents: such as the facility license, notification of parents\342\200\231 rights, personal rights, car seat laws, daily activity schedule, evacuation map, and emergency disaster plan, were displayed and visible to the public. LPA reviewed the files of five children and found all the required information, except admissions agreements. Per the director, the admissions agreements are stored digitally in order to protect the financial privacy. LPA reminded director that the admissions agreements needed to be available for review. The director was able to request the information, so that LPA could review it. LPA reviewed the files of the three staff present today. LPA found all the necessary information in the files. LPA recommended keeping the unoffical transcripts of the currently enrolled classes. The director said that they understood. LPA observed that all the staff had valid Mandated Reporter Training and Pediatric First Aid and CPR. To improve the quality and value of the inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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 . Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. No citations were issued during today's visit. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Masa Tasovac. This annual inspection with continue at a later date.