Routine inspection·March 26, 2025

On 3/26/2025, at approximately 9:20AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alvarado conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility. LPA meet with Facility Director Alexis Aguirre(D1). Present in the Facility is (D1) and six staff members supervising a total of 33 children (Preschool age). The facility is operating within staffing and ratio requirements on this day. All staff present are fingerprinted, Cleared, and associated to the facility. LPA was guided by (D1) at approximately 9:40am to inspect the facility for any health or safety hazards. The Facility is one building that has three classrooms. Classrooms are \342\200\234Sea Turtles\342\200\235 ages (4.5-5), \342\200\234Little Rascles/ Sea Horses\342\200\235 ages (2.5-4), and the \342\200\234Sea Otters\342\200\235 ages (3.7-4). LPA observed three functioning toilets and 3 functioning sinks in the facility for children use. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and learning materials. Furniture is age-appropriate and free of rough or sharp edges. At approximately 10:00am LPA along with (D1) toured the outdoor area. Facility has the outdoor play area fenced in. LPA observed the outdoor play areas to be free of debris and other loose articles. There are age-appropriate toys and equipment present. Outdoor area has a play structure that is also fenced in. Parts of the play structures have cushioned landing areas. Each outdoor play area is enclosed by a fence that is at least four feet high. No Pools, hot tubs, spas, or similar bodies of water present in the facility. Continued on Page 2... Page 2 Continued... Facility Building is equipped with fully charged fire extinguishers. Fire alarm systems and Carbon Monoxide Detectors are running throughout the facility. Facility has a Fully equipped First Aid Kit. Electrical outlets are childproof and inaccessible. Poisons, cleaning detergents, and other chemicals are stored inaccessible to children in care. Facility has a kitchen Space with a stovetop, (D1) stated that the facility does not cook or use the stovetop. Per (D1) parents provide lunch for children. Children bring their own water bottles from home that are also labeled. (D1) stated that the facility provides morning and afternoon snack. Facility uses an app called brightwheel, where each individual receives their own code to ensure that parents sign in and out. At approximately 11:30am LPA Alvarado reviewed 5 staff files, 6 children\342\200\231s files, and facility records. All children files were observed to be complete. All staff members present have current Pediatric First Aid/CPR training that Expires 4/2026. Staff have current Mandated Reporter Training certificates available for review expiring 1/2026. Staff have qualifications and immunization records available for review. Emergency Disaster Drills are conducted once every 6 months and properly logged, Last Emergency Drill conducted on 2/18/2025. All required postings were observed to be posted and accessible for review upon entry to the facility. 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 . Continued on Page 3... Page 3 Continued... 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. 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). The facility tested its fixtures for lead on 7/28/2023 after the written directive deadline of 1/1/2023. 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/ . Facility representative 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. Continued on Page 4... Page 4 Continued... See LIC 809-D for deficiencies being cited today on 3/26/2025 under the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1. regarding Lead Testing. See LIC9102-TV for Technical Violation issued today regarding Children Records See LIC9102-TA for Technical Advisory in regard to Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies and Food Services. Appeal rights were provided to Facility Director Alexis Aguirre. 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 was conducted with Facility Director, Alexis Aguirre.