Routine inspection·April 22, 2025

On April 22, 2025, at approximately 8:15 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Zeynep Basak conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with the facility representative, the director of the another site, Philina Topacio. The purpose of the visit was explained to the site director, and LPA was granted access to the facility. The facility operates Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Upon entry, LPA observed 5 staff members, including Philina, and 19 children (2 to 6 years old) present. The facility operated within its capacity and complied with the staff-to-child ratio on this day. LPA verified the staff member's background clearance on the Guardian website. LPA inspected 3 classrooms, the children's bathroom, and the outdoor play area with the site director. LPA observed that the temperature and ventilation levels were appropriately maintained. The facility is equipped with three combo carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarm, and three fully charged fire extinguisher (model 2A:10BC) in each classroom. The site director stated that the facility conducts an emergency drill every six months, with the most recent drill conducted on February 12, 2025. LPA observed that each classroom has age-appropriate furniture, toys, and educational materials. The facility floors and rugs are in good condition and free of hazards. Sleeping mats were observed in the facility, and per the Philina sheets and blankets brought from home and washed weekly. LPA observed all cleaning solutions and other chemicals are properly stored and made inaccessible to children. See page 2. Page 2. LPA observed the children's bathrooms were clean, and sanitary and the water temperature was proper. LPA inspected the outdoor play area with the site director and confirmed that there is a variety of play and sports equipment available for the children. All play structures are in good repair, and the playground is free from health and safety hazards. LPA observed the sand play area and discussed it with the site director. Philina stated that daily health and safety inspections are conducted before children use the sand play area. No bodies of water were observed on the premises. LPA observed that the facility maintains a fully stocked first aid kit and a functioning telephone. Per the site director, there are eleven children with an allergy and LPA observed an Epinephrine injection was expired on 4/14/2025 and Philina stated they have contacted the parent and it will be replaced sooner. There is an isolation area in the office for ill children. According to Philina, the facility provides three snacks in addition to drinking water, and the lunch is brought from home. Per the director, the facility uses electronic sign-in/out app called 'Bright Wheel' and upon review, the record showed that all parents\342\200\231 signatures matched and accounted for the number of children present. All posting requirements are met by the facility, including the License, Parent\342\200\231s Rights, and California Child Passenger Safety Law, as observed by the LPA. The LPA reviewed the facility records, six children\342\200\231s files, and two staff files. LPA found all required documents in the children\342\200\231s files, including immunization records, LIC 700, and Personal Rights forms. LPA also confirmed that all necessary documents are available in the staff files, including Mandated Reporter Training and LIC 9052. The site 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. See page 3. Page 3. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication 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/ . 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. 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 cited today. An exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with the site director, Philina Topacio. A notice of site visit was given to the director and must remain posted for 30 days.