Routine inspection·April 23, 2025

On April 23, 2025 at approximately 1:30PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Katie Krenn and Nathan Garcia arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced annual visit. They met with the lead teacher Rebecca Knops and explained the purpose of today's visit. Present at the facility in addition to the lead teacher were one teacher, one aide, and 16 preschool children. The facility is operating within staffing and ratio requirements on this day. Facility operates two sessions. The preschool session is from 8:30AM - 11:30AM and the Prekindergarten session is from 12:30PM - 3:30PM, both programs are Monday - Friday. The program uses one room with kitchenette and separate bathrooms for children and teachers. There is also dedicated outdoor play ground. LPAs reviewed the morning sign in sheet where parents/guardians sign their children in and out of the facility and found all signatures to be complete. The afternoon prekindergarten are brought over by their school district teacher, LPAs reviewed the parent's sign out sheet. LPAs observed that all required documents, such as the facility license, notification of parents\342\200\231 rights, personal rights, car seat laws, menus, schedules, emergency disaster plan, and daily activities schedule, were displayed and visible to the public. The most recent emergency disaster drill was conducted on Friday, March 14, 2025, and the LPAs observed that it was documented. LPAs reviewed the emergency disaster drill log and found drills are conducted monthly throughout the school year. continued on page 2 page 2 The facility had a complete first aid kit, a smoke detector, a carbon monoxide detector, a charged fire extinguisher, and an emergency disaster kit. LPAs tested the carbon monoxide detector. The smoke alarm is integrated with the school district. The LPAs inspected the indoor and outdoor areas for health and safety hazards. The facility was clean, safe, and well-maintained. All disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and poisons were securely stored out of children's reach, and all accessible cabinets and drawers in the classrooms were free of hazardous materials. LPAs observed that the classroom had age-appropriate toys, furniture, educational materials, and designated storage space for each child. LPAs did not observe any accessible outlets. The bathrooms were clean, fully operational, and equipped with suitable toileting equipment and sanitation products. The outdoor playground is fully fenced. The play equipment is in good condition and does not have sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The areas around and under climbing equipment, swings, and slides are cushioned with soft flooring. The sandbox is raked every morning. There are no pools, spas, or bodies of water on the property. Filtered water is available for the children to drink. The morning session does not eat lunch. In the afternoon session children bring lunch from home. The preschool provides an AM snack to the morning session and a PM snack to the afternoon session. The preschool is a part day program for children 2.5 to 5 years of age, so there is no napping during the school day. LPAs reviewed the files of five children, confirming that their emergency contact and medical information were complete and in order. LPAs reviewed three staff files and confirmed that all necessary forms were complete and in order. LPAs verified that all three staff members held current Pediatric First Aid and CPR certifications. All staff had completed Mandated Reporter Training within the last year. continued on page 3 page 3 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. LPAs verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. 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 21-21.1CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. CCC completed testing and was found to exceed the limit in three fixtures, which they do not use for drinking. The facility plans to replace and retest the affected fixtures A, B and C. 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/\342\200\214inspection-process. The lead teacher 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. Appeal rights were given and reviewed. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the lead teacher, Rebecca Knops.