Routine inspection (multi-day)·November 19, 2025

On November 19, 2025 at approximately 10:45AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Katie Krenn arrived for the continuation of an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with the director, Shirley Gaston and explained the purpose of today's visit. Present at the facility in addition to the director were four teachers and 27 preschool children (ages 3 - 5 years old). The facility remains within its capacity limits and meets the required ratios for today\342\200\231s visit. All staff present have fingerprint clearance from the department of Social Services and are associated with the facility. This Facility operates out of building B. There is another licensed facility (410517432) operates at the address next door that is part of the same school, it has a separate capacity from this facility. Program operates Monday through Friday from 7:45am \342\200\223 5:30pm, year-round. The director confirmed that there are no pools, spas, or bodies of water on the property. LPA measured the outdoor area to confirm that there was sufficient outdoor space for both facilities to have all the children outdoors at the same time. The facility uses a digital sign in and sign out. Each person authorized to pick up the child has their own account, so the facility can see the full name of the person that signed the child in and out. The most recent emergency disaster drill was conducted in October 2025, and the LPA observed that it was documented. LPA reviewed the emergency disaster drill log and found that drills were conducted at least once every six months. Continued on page 2 Page 2 LPA observed that required documents, such as the Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Rights (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Car Seat Laws (PUB 269), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610), and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148) were displayed and visible to the public, posted by a QR Code that parents use to sign the children in. The Facility License is posted in the office, which is accessible to parents. LPA reviewed the files of five children, confirming that their emergency contact and medical information were complete and in order. LPA reviewed six staff files and confirmed that all necessary forms were complete and in order. LPA observed that all the files reviewed have current Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification. LPA verified that teachers have the required ECE units. LPA found that all teachers held current mandated reporter training certifications. LPA observed that the facility stores medications for children in a centralized location that is inaccessible to children. LPA observed that the medications were labeled for each child and had written instructions on how to administer the medication. LPA observed none of the medications were expired. Director 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. 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 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/ . continued on page 3 Page 3 Lead Testing 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 as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16. 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 (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred licensee [or facility representative] to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information ( https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information ) Include the applicable scenario for the CCC, un-bolded, into the report: \342\200\242 CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES, or \342\200\242 CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND IS IN THE PROCESS OF REMEDIATING LEAD EXCEEDANCES, or \342\200\242 CCC COMPLETED SAMPLING BUT THE TEST RESULTS ARE NOT YET AVAILABLE, or \342\200\242 CCC DID NOT COMPLETE TESTING PRIOR TO THEIR DEADLINE, or \342\200\242 CCC TESTING DEADLINE HAS NOT PASSED, or \342\200\242 CCC HAS PROVIDED A WRITTEN ATTESTATION OF TESTING EXEMPTION Director 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. To improve the quality and value of the 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 . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Shirley Gaston.