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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On October 16th, 2025 at approximately 12:50 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janet Gil conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPA met with the site supervisor, Claudia Montepeque, and explained the purpose of the inspection. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Present during inspection included 30 preschool age children with 7 staff members (including site supervisor). Facility is operating within capacity requirements and ratios at time of LPA's inspection. All staff working in the facility have on file fingerprint clearance. LPA and director inspected facility, indoors and outdoors, for health and safety hazards. Program operates out of 2 portable classrooms. LPA observed classrooms to be clean, equipped with age appropriate toys, materials, and furniture. LPA observed electrical outlets to be made inaccessible with child safety outlet covers. Storage for children's belongings are located inside each classroom, labeled with each child's individual names. LPA observed classrooms to have enough sleeping mats and cots available for all children in care. Per site supervisor, parents take home and wash sheets weekly. LPA observed facility has an installation of a fire alarm system throughout the building. LPA observed a dual smoke and carbon monoxide detector in both day care classrooms. LPA did not test detectors due to children in care sleeping during the inspection. Facility has a fully stocked and accessible first aid kit and first aide kit backpack for each classroom. Facility has a fully charged fire extinguisher in each classroom. All poisons, cleaning solutions and hazardous materials are stored inaccessible to children on facility's high shelves. LPA observed children's bathrooms to be clean and in proper working condition. Facility provides breakfast, lunch, and snack as a food service. Menus are posted in the facility in Spanish and English for parents to see. Water is available to children indoors and outdoors through a portable water jug and disposable cups. Continue on Page 2... Continued, Page 2... Outdoor area is fully enclosed and has age appropriate toys and materials that were in working condition. LPA observed play structure to contain padding underneath. LPA observed a covered sandbox. LPA observed no pools, spas, or bodies of water in day care areas. Children are signed in and out of facility through Child Plus App System by the front entrance. 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 facility. Preschool program conducts drills every month. Last conducted disaster drill was on 09/24/2025. LPA reviewed 5 children's files and 7 staff files. Children's and Staff files were complete. All teachers have a valid CPR/First Aid certificate that are current. All staff also have proof of required immunization that were made available for review. Mandated Reporter Training Certificates are also on file for each staff. 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. Site Supervisor 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. Site Supervisor 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. Continue on Page 3... Continued, Page 3... 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 . 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. 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 the site supervisor, Claudia Montepeque.

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 16, 2025 inspection of IHSD, INC-SERRAMONTE HEAD START CENTER?

This was a inspection inspection of IHSD, INC-SERRAMONTE HEAD START CENTER on October 16, 2025. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to IHSD, INC-SERRAMONTE HEAD START CENTER on October 16, 2025?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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