Routine inspection·October 17, 2025

On October 17th, 2025 at approximately 12:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janet Gil conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPA met with the director, Theresa Faapuaa, and explained the purpose of the inspection. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Per director facility operates a part time program. Present during inspection was the director only. There were no children present during the inspection. Facility is operating within capacity requirements and ratios at time of LPA's inspection. LPA and director inspected facility, indoors and outdoors, for health and safety hazards. Program operates out of 1 classroom and an outdoor area only. LPA observed classroom 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. Facility does not offer a nap time due to being a part time program only. LPA observed facility has an installation of a fire alarm system throughout the building. LPA observed a dual smoke/carbon monoxide detector in main classroom. LPA did not test detector due to being located on high ceilings. Facility has a fully stocked and accessible first aid kit backpack. Facility has a fully charged fire extinguisher inside the classroom. All poisons, cleaning solutions and hazardous materials are stored inaccessible to children on facility's high shelves. LPA observed the children's bathroom to be clean and in proper working condition. Facility does not provide any food service. Facility provides afternoon snack only. Water is available to children indoors and outdoors with children's water bottles. 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 online app system, Kinder Connect. Per director, if that is not working, a paper system is used. All children were signed in correctly during LPA's visit for that date. Facility has license documentation and information properly posted and available for review near the kitchenette area of the classroom. Preschool program conducts drills every month. Last conducted disaster drill was on 10/16/2025. LPA reviewed 5 children's files and 1 staff file. Children's and Staff files were complete. Director has a valid CPR/First Aid certificate that will expire in 01/2027. Director also has proof of required immunization that were made available for review. Mandated Reporter Training Certificates for the director is also current and expires in 08/2026. 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 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. 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. 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 . Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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 director, Theresa Faapuaa.