Routine inspection·September 25, 2025

On 9/25/2025, at 9:10 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Wadhwa and Leong conducted an unannounced, annual inspection in conjunction with a case management visit for a self-reported incident reported to the department on 8/15/2025. LPAs met with Childcare Assistant Supervisor Eva Tong and Lead Teacher Nicole Hernandez. All adults present today have fingerprints and background clearance on file. The facility operates an after school program for children in the grades of TK -5 th , out of portables P1, P2 and P3 located on Sunset Ridge Elementary School site. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:00am to 6:00 pm. There were no children and only two staff present during today\342\200\231s visit. LPAs toured the facility with the Assistant Supervisor to conduct a health and safety inspection. LPAs observed the classrooms to include a variety of toys and materials that were in good condition. The classrooms have age-appropriate furniture, equipment, and materials. Storage for children's belongings is inside the classroom. LPAs observed cleaning products to be stored on high shelves in the kitchen areas of Room P2. Classrooms are equipped with multiple fully charged fire extinguisher and multiple first aid kits. LPAs observed multiple Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in the classrooms. The facility has four bathrooms with 4 toilets and 3 sinks across three portables. LPAs observed all toilets and sinks to be in working condition and equipped with sanitation supplies. Continued on Page 2 Page 2 Per Assistant Supervisor , the facility provides an afternoon snack to children in care. LPAs inspected food storage and found food items to be properly covered and not expired. Outdoor areas are entirely enclosed and fenced. LPAs observed play structures to have cushion flooring. and all play equipment to be in good condition. Program uses paper sign in and out requiring parents wet signatures.The program had 27 children in care this morning between the hours of 7:00 AM and 8:45 AM. LPAs reviewed sign in/sign out sheet for 9/25/2025 and observed all children to be properly signed in. LPAs observed licensing posters and required documents to be properly posted. The program\342\200\231s last disaster drills were conducted on 6/10/2025. LPAs reviewed children\342\200\231s facility records which were complete and had all required documents. Children's records have emergency information on file. LPAs reviewed facility staff records and found them to be complete with all the required immunizations and licensing forms. LPAs found two staff to not have a current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate. A technical violation was issued. LPAs reviewed medication for 3 children and found that one child's Epipen stored at the facility was expired. LPAs advised Assistant Supervisor to ensure the medication was disposed of and the parent was notified to provide a current Epipen. A technical violation was issued. On this day, LPAs also conducted a case management that was related to an incident that occurred on 8/15/2025. The incident involved a child attempting to reach a monkey bar but missed grasping it, resulting in a fall and a fractured wrist. LPAs interviewed Assistant Supervisor regarding the incident and found the facility had taken appropriate measures to minimize the injury and ensured child received immediate first aid and medical attention. LPAs concluded the incident was an accident and did not result from lack of supervision. LPAs advised Assistant Supervisor for staff to provide more supervision and guidance for the use of monkey bars. Continued on Page 3 Page 3 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 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. 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. 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. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP 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/ .. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility representative, Eva Tong.