Routine inspection·May 1, 2026

On May 1, 2026, at approximately 8:00 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria Olguin-Leon conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Site Supervisor, Shannan Gotschall. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection. Present in the facility today were Site Supervisor and master teacher, and no school age children. Staff present have criminal background clearances and are associated with the facility. Before/After School program operates: Monday- Friday, 7:30 am 5:30 pm. Sign in/out sheets are available at entrance of classroom. Parent manually sign children in and out. Staff sign in after school children. LPA observed Childcare License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent’s Rights, Personal Rights, Car seat Law poster and Earthquake Preparedness checklist posted at entrance of classroom an easily visible for parents to review. Last emergency drill was conducted on April 26, 2026, and is properly documented. LPA reviewed 5 children’s files and 3 staff records. All children files were complete. At least one employee on site has a current CPR/First Aid certification. Facility is equipped with a pull dowm fire alarm. LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher in classroom. First aid backpacks are available and are fully stocked with first aid supplies. Smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were tested during today’s visit and observed to be in working order. Facility maintains a landline and staff use walkie talkies to communicate with staff. Per Site Supervisor, there are no firearms or weapons on the premises. Isolation area for sick children is the office and away from other children. Cont. page 2... Page 2... LPA inspected the indoors and outdoors of facility for health and safety hazards. After school age program operates on the campus of Farallone View Elementary School in Building #2/Classroom #3(Sea Turtles). LPA observed classroom to be clean and orderly. Classroom has proper lighting, temperature and ventilation to provide safety and comfort. LPA observed electiral outlet secured with childproof covers. Furniture and equipment are maintained in good condition. LPA observed plenty of age-appropriate toys, child size furniture, learning materials, books, art supplies, and dramatic play areas . LPA observed flooring in all classrooms to be clean and equipped with rugs. Per Site Supervisor, rugs are vacuumed daily. Cubbies are available for children to store their personal belongings LPA observed children’s restroom to have two working toilets and two sinks with no running hot water. Staff restrooms are available for staff use only. LPA reminded facility to maintain tight fitted lids on all trash containers. All cleaning products, chemicals and toxins are stored inaccessible to children in care on high shelves. The outdoor play area is a shared space with the elementary school. Facility has exclusive use during before and after school care. Outdoor play area is enclosed with a 5-foot chain linked fence. LPA observed a sand box, climbing dome, climbing slide structure, swings and other age-appropriate outdoor equipment. LPA observed play equipment to be free of sharp edges and good condition. Children have access to asphalt and grass area. Flooring underneath play structure is tanbark to absorb and cushion falls. LPA did not observe any pools, spas, or other bodies of water. LPA observed classroom to have a kitchen area, which included a stove, microwave, refrigerator and sink. Program provides snacks to children in care. LPA observed food to be properly stored to avoid spoilage or contamination. Children bring their own water bottles from home and are labeled with children’s names. Children's water bottles are refilled using a water filter station in classroom. Cont. page 3... Page 3... Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) 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/ . Site Supervisor 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. 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. Site Supervisor 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. Cont. page 4... 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 No deficiencies were issued during today's visit, under Title 22. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Supervisor, Shannan Gotschall.