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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

CHAMPIONS AT PORTOLALicense 4140014972 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 8/27/2025, at 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Wadhwa and Ly conducted an unannounced, annual inspection and a licensee-initiated case management inspection for increase in capacity and room addition. LPAs met with Site Director, Hind Hisan and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility operates and an after-school program from Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. There were two staff (including Site Director) but no students present during today\342\200\231s inspection. Both staff members present today at the facility are fingerprint cleared. Facility is currently licensed to serve 42 children in Room #75 & Room #77 of the Portola Elementary School. Facility has requested a change of space to operate out of Room #30, Wing - Happy Land, Wing - Super Scholars, Wing - Leadership Hall and the Multi-Purpose Room and increase capacity from 42 to 90 students. Fire clearance was obtained on 6/24/2025. The school age program is exempt from requirements for indoor and outdoor space square footage, fencing, and toilet/sink ratios. No measurements were taken during the inspection. Per Site Director, the after school program began on 8/21/2025, and the program was being operated out of Room#30 and Multipurpose room, prior to receiving approval from Licensing. A Type B citation will be issued in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, see LIC 809D. Continued on Page 2 Page 2 LPAs inspected Room#30, Wing - Happy Land, Wing - Super Scholars, Wing - Leadership Hall, and the Multipurpose Room for health and safety hazards. LPAs observed a fire extinguisher located inside of all the rooms. LPAs observed a working carbon monoxide detector in Room #30. The Site Director was advised to have the CO detector always plugged in. Facility ensures solutions, poisons, and other chemicals that are dangerous to children are stored inaccessible to the children in care. LPA observed all the rooms to be added, to be clean and equipped with age-appropriate toys, materials and furniture. LPAs observed furniture to be in good repair. LPAs observed the facility is equipped with school district fire alarm system. The program has requested the use of the following restrooms: Girls Room 39, Boys Room 11, Girls Room 12, and Boys Room 38. LPAs observed restrooms to be clean and in proper condition. Restrooms allow for individual privacy. Based on fire clearance approval and LPA inspection, room additions of Room #30, Wing - Happy Land, Wing - Super Scholars, Wing - Leadership Hall and the Multi-Purpose Room are being approved for use as of today: 8/27/2025. On this day, LPAs Wadhwa and Ly have approved the requested capacity increase from 42 to 90 students. The facility provides dry snacks to kids in the afternoons. Food supplies are received through a single vendor two times a month. The supplies are stored in Main Storage Room #27. Students do not have access to this space. Parents provide a water bottle from home and the facility provides refill as needed through the filtered water station in the Multi-purpose Room. The entire outdoor area of the school is enclosed by a fence that is at least four feet tall. Facility is currently licensed to use enclosed Outdoor area #1 and Outdoor area #2. LPAs inspected Outdoor Area #2 in the front of the school and found it to be in good repair. The program uses paper sign in/sign out sheets, and children are signed into the program by the Champions staff. The children are signed out by their authorized representatives with written signatures. Continued on Page 3 Page 3 LPAs observed licensing posters and required documents to be properly posted. The program\342\200\231s last disaster drills were conducted in July 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 some staff to be missing immunizations and other required documents available for review today. Staff was also found to be missing Mandated Reporter Training Certifications. A Type B citation will be issued in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, see LIC 809D. Two staff files did not have LIC 503 available for review today. Advisory Note: A Technical Violation will be issued today See LIC9102. Director was reminded all staff hired are required to complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. The training can be obtained online at www.mandatedreporterca.com . 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 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. Director 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. Continued on Page 4 Page 4 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 intends to provide Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPAs discussed Incidental Medical Services. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm An exit interview was conducted and Plan of Corrections (POC) were developed and reviewed with the Site Director, Hind Hasan. A copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed and left with the Site Director whose signature on this form confirm receipts of these reports. 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.

Citations

2 citations recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 27, 2025 inspection of CHAMPIONS AT PORTOLA?

This was an other inspection of CHAMPIONS AT PORTOLA on August 27, 2025. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to CHAMPIONS AT PORTOLA on August 27, 2025?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B).

What type of inspection was this?

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

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