Routine inspection·May 21, 2025

On 5/21/2025, at approximately 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Wadhwa and Alvarado, conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPAs met with Director (D1), Mary Lee and explained the purpose of the visit. When LPAs first arrived, there were a total of 21 children and 3 staff members. During the visit, there were 5 children and 1 helper who joined shortly after. The total number of children present today are 26, and 4 staff. The facility is operating within capacity and ratio on this day. The program operates in three classrooms: Orange Room (Main classroom & nap room), Green Room ( 3-4year olds & nap room), and Blue Room (2-3 year olds). The outdoor play area is located to the front, by the entrance and includes a playground. The facility\342\200\231s hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. LPAs and D1 inspected the facility for health and safety hazards. The facility was observed to be in clean and orderly condition. There are two fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguishers present in the facility. There is a functional carbon monoxide detector and multiple functional smoke detectors present in the facility. Emergency exits are clearly marked and visible. LPAs observed age-appropriate toys and learning materials to be present in all classrooms. Furniture is age-appropriate and free of rough or sharp edges. There is an elevated structure \342\200\234play house\342\200\235 with six stairs in the Green Room. LPAs observed the structure to be securely attached to the floor. LPAs observed electrical outlets to be covered or obstructed by furniture when not in use. Continued on Page 2 Page 2 LPAs observed poisons, cleaning detergents, and other chemicals to be stored in an off-limit area, inaccessible to children in care. The facility offers cots for napping. Children use nap mats for napping which is placed over their cots and is sent home for laundering at the end of the week. The facility provides a hot breakfast, a hot lunch and an afternoon snack. The facility has menus and allergy chart appropriately documented and posted. The facility provides cups for children to drink water from. Water is provided from a non-contaminating source in the facility kitchen. There is one restroom for all children with three toilets and three sinks and one diaper changing table. Toilets and sinks were observed to be in proper working condition. LPAs observed garbage bin for disposing of dirty diapers in the bathroom to have a tight fitted lid. LPAs observed the outdoor play area to be free of debris and other loose articles. There are age-appropriate toys and equipment available for children to use. LPAs observed that the playground did not have sufficient tan bark for cushioning material under the play structures. LPAs informed D1 that adequate padding is required to absorb potential falls and ensure children\342\200\231s safety. D1 acknowledged the concern and agreed to replenish the cushioning material. Some play structures were noted to have visible rust. LPAs advised these be properly treated and repainted to maintain a safe play environment. All play areas are enclosed by fences. There are no pools or other similar bodies of water present in the facility. LPAs reviewed three staff files, five children\342\200\231s files, and facility records. All staff present today have a current Pediatric First Aid/CPR training certification (expiring 3/2027) and a Mandated Reporter Training certification (expiring 11/2026) on file. Staff qualifications and immunization records are available for review and up to date. All children\342\200\231s records were observed to be complete. Children are signed in and out of the facility by authorized representatives written signatures. All children present today were properly signed in. The facility conducts fire, earthquake and lockdown drills each month and were observed to be properly logged. The last emergency drill was conducted on 5/12/2025. The facility conducted testing for two water fixtures on 11/03/2022 and was found to be in compliance with lead testing requirements. 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 . Continued on Page 3 Page 3 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. 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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication 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/ . 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. No deficiencies were cited during today\342\200\231s visit on 5/21/2025. See LIC-9102TV for technical violation issued today regarding Outdoor Activity Space. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Mary Lee.