Routine inspection·May 21, 2025

On May 21st, 2025 at approximately 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janet Gil conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPA met with director, Cynthia Huang, and explained the purpose of the inspection. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Present during inspection included 130 children with 20 staff members (including director). Facility is operating within capacity requirements and ratios at time of LPA's inspection. Facility is a two floor building that includes two stair cases. LPA observed stairs cases to include a child safety gate at the top and at the bottom of the stairs. Program is licensed to operate in classrooms 1 through 12, three outdoor play yards, and Parish hall for meal hours. LPA and director inspected facility, indoors and outdoors, for health and safety hazards. Program operates out of 9 classrooms. LPA observed classrooms to be clean, equipped with age appropriate toys, materials, and furniture. LPA observed electrical outlets to be made inaccessible with outlet covers and furniture. Storage for children's belongings are located inside each classroom, labeled with each child's individual names. LPA observed classroom has enough sleeping cots available for all children in care. Per director, parents take home and wash sheets weekly. Preschool program is currently operating in classrooms #4 through #12: Ducklings (2 years olds in Room 4), Colts (3 year olds in Room 5), Dolphins (3-4 year olds in Room 6), Bunnies (3 year olds in Room 7), Owls (4 year olds in Room 8), Bears (4 year olds in Room 9), Penguins (3-4 year olds in Room 10), Alligators (3-4 year olds in Room 11), and Lemurs (TK age in Room 12). LPA observed facility has an installation of a fire alarm system throughout the entire building. Smoke detectors are located on high ceilings. LPA observed no carbon monoxide detectors in all classrooms. LPA provided director with a technical violation for missing carbon monoxide detectors. Each classroom has a fully stocked and accessible first aid kit. Facility has fire extinguishers in each classroom. All poisons, cleaning solutions and hazardous materials are stored inaccessible to children on facility's high shelves. Children's restrooms are located on each level of facility. LPA observed children's bathrooms to be clean and in proper working condition. Facility provides lunch and snack as a food service. All menus are posted in each classroom. Water is available to children indoors and outdoors with children's water bottles and/or pitchers. Continue on Page 2... Continued, Page 2... Outdoor areas are enclosed and have age appropriate toys and materials that were observed to be in working condition. LPA observed all play structures to contain padding underneath. LPA did not observe any pools, spas, or bodies of water on site. Children are signed in and out of facility through bright wheel app system by the front entrance of each classroom. All children were signed in correctly during LPA's visit. Facility has license documentation and information properly posted and available for review in main entrance of each classroom. Facility is conducting drills once every 6 months. LPA reminded director to begin to conduct drills monthly. LPA reviewed 10 children's files and 10 staff files. Children's and staff files were complete with a record of emergency identification information on file. All teachers have a valid CPR/First Aid certificate that will expire 8/2026. All staff also have proof of required immunization that were made available for review. Mandated Reporter Training Certificates were not available for each staff. A technical violation was provided to facility on date of inspection. Facility was informed that as of September 1, 2016, a person may not be employed or volunteer at a child care facility unless he or she has been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles or qualifies for an exemption pursuant to Health and Safety code 1596.7995 and 1597.662. Director is aware that all staff is required to complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. The training can be obtained online at www.mandatedreporterca.com . LPA observed the completed certificate on file. LPA encourages the director to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and new updates. 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. To improve the quality and value of the new 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 . Continue on Page 3... Continued, Page 3... This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm 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. No deficiencies were cited today under CCR, Title 22, Div. 12, Chapt. 1. 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with director, Cynthia Huang.