Routine inspection·August 6, 2025

On 8/6/2025, at approximately 8:45AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Jonathan Tse and Diana Alvarado conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility. LPAs met with Director, Jasmin Wood (D1), and explained the purpose of the visit. Present during the visit was D1, 8 staff members, and 29 preschool age children. The facility\342\200\231s operating hours are from 7:00AM to 6:00PM, Monday to Friday. The facility is operating within staffing and ratio requirements on this day. This facility is a combination center, with an infant center (414002750) located on the same premises. This facility is currently using the Gymnasium, Room 4, and Room 5 for care. Room 3 is currently not in use. Per D1, the Chapel is also used for activities once a day for about 25 minutes per session. LPAs inspected the facility for any health or safety hazards. The facility is equipped with operational carbon monoxide detectors. There is a fire alarm system running throughout the facility. There are fully charged fire extinguishers that are at least size 2A10BC. Emergency exits are marked and visible. First aid kits were observed to be complete and stored inaccessible to children. Poisons, cleaning detergents, or other chemicals are stored inaccessible to children. Outlets are covered or blocked by furniture when not in use. LPAs observed there to be age-appropriate toys and learning materials present. Furniture is age-appropriate and free of rough or sharp edges. There are cubbies and hooks used to store children\342\200\231s belongings. Children nap on mats that are cleaned daily. Bedding is brought from home and taken back once a week for cleaning. LPAs observed toilets and sinks to be operational. The facility provides all meals for children and accommodates dietary needs and preferences. Medication is stored centrally in the Office and is kept with documentation such as consent forms and physician\342\200\231s instructions. Continued on Page Two Page Two There is an outdoor space reserved for the facility that is located across the street. Based on discussion with D1, the outdoor space is currently being worked on and requires additional work to be completed prior to use by the facility. LPAs advised that a waiver is required for use of an outdoor play area that is located in a separate location from the facility itself. D1 stated that they understood. See LIC9102-TA for technical assistance provided today regarding the outdoor space. Children are taken to the Gymnasium for play. There are no swimming pools or other similar bodies of water present in the facility. Per D1, there are no firearms or weapons stored in the facility. LPAs reviewed 9 staff files, 12 children\342\200\231s files, and facility records. There is at least one staff member present with current Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file. Mandated Reporter Training certificates are available for review. LPAs advised that Mandated Reporter Training should be completed for \342\200\234Child Care Providers\342\200\235. Teacher\342\200\231s transcripts are available for review. LPA advised that immunization records shall contain proof of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination or immunization. D1 stated that they understood. Children\342\200\231s records were observed to be complete. LPAs observed all required postings to be posted and accessible for review in the main hallway of the facility. The facility last conducted an emergency drill on 2/13/2025. Drills are logged and available for review. LPAs advised that the next drill must be conducted by or prior to 8/13/2025. Children are signed in and out via the facility\342\200\231s app, Building Kidz Connect, or via paper sign-in/out sheets. The facility tested its fixtures for lead on 1/18/2023. There is an exceedance of lead in Fixture C, which has a parts-per-billion (ppb) level of 11.0. LPAs requested that forms LIC999 (with all tested fixtures labeled), LIC9275, and LIC9276 be submitted via email. 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 Three Page Three 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 referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [or facility representative] of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. 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/ . Continued on Page Four Page Four 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 8/6/2025. See LIC9102-TV for technical violation issued today regarding staff immunizations. See LIC9102-TA for technical assistance given today regarding Mandated Reporter Training and the facility\342\200\231s outdoor play area. Appeal rights were provided and explained. 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, Jasmin Wood.