Routine inspection·July 15, 2025

On 7/15/2025, at approximately 11:35AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jonathan Tse conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility. LPA met with Director, Sharon Wong, and explained the purpose of the visit. Present during the visit was Director, eight staff members, and 66 preschool age children. The facility is operating within staffing and ratio requirements on this day. The facility\342\200\231s operating hours are from 7:30AM to 6:00PM. LPA and Director inspected the facility for any health or safety hazards. There is a fully charged fire extinguisher that is at least size 2A10BC. There is a fire alarm system running throughout the facility. Per Director, there are combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors installed in addition to the fire alarm system. Emergency exits are clearly marked and visible. Evacuation routes are posted and accessible for review. LPA advised that poisons, cleaning detergents, and other chemicals be placed inaccessible to children in care. This can include placing them high on a shelf so that children cannot reach them, or by placing a childproof lock on a cabinet. Director stated that they understood. Electrical outlets were observed to be covered or blocked by furniture when not in use. Passageways were observed to be free of obstructions. There are four classrooms in the facility. LPA 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 available for children to use for storage. Children nap on cots and bring bedding from home. Bedding is brought home once a week for cleaning. Per Director, cots are wiped down once a week. Continued on Page Two Page Two Children bring water bottles from home and the facility refills bottles from a non-contaminating fixture. All meals and snacks are provided from home. LPA advised that the facility should maintain extra snacks just in case children do not bring their own. Director stated that they understood. There are refrigerators present in each classroom. LPA observed the back of a refrigerator in Classroom 4 to be stained. LPA advised that the part be cleaned or replaced. Medication was observed to be stored in central locations and inaccessible to children in care. Medication was observed to be stored in its original packaging and with physician\342\200\231s instructions as needed. LPA observed the outdoor play area to be free of debris and other loose materials. The facility has an outdoor rotation waiver that allows for up to 85 children to be present at a time. The facility was in compliance with the waiver during the visit. There are age-appropriate toys and equipment present. There is shade available from nearby buildings, trees, or canopies. Supervision of the outdoor play area was discussed. The outdoor play area is enclosed by a fence that is at least four feet high. There is a sandbox present that is checked prior to use by children. Drinking water is readily accessible for children during outdoor play. There are no swimming pools or other bodies of water present. There are no firearms or weapons stored in the facility. LPA observed an electric utility box in the outdoor play area that had signage posted indicating that there must be 8 feet of clearance in front of it, and 3 feet of clearance on its sides. LPA observed that the facility had blocked off the immediate space around the box with gates and had blocked the space with unused toys and equipment. The utility box is inaccessible to children in care. However, LPA advised that the facility must comply with the signage posted on the utility box. Director stated that they understood. LPA reviewed nine staff records, twelve children\342\200\231s files, and facility records. All staff members present have current Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Mandated Reporter training on file. LPA advised that updated transcripts for teachers should be printed upon completion or enrollment in courses. Director stated that they understood. Continued on Page Three Page Three All children\342\200\231s files were observed to be complete. Children are signed in and out of the facility with paper sign-in/out sheets. LPA verified that all children present were signed in during the visit. All required postings were observed to be posted and accessible for review in the main entrance of the facility. Based on review of the facility\342\200\231s lead water testing records, the facility tested its water fixtures for lead on 1/20/2024, past the deadline of 1/1/2023. There were no exceedances of lead in any of the fixtures tested. LPA advised that lead testing results must be posted and accessible for review. LPA informed Director that a deficiency would be cited and cleared during today\342\200\231s visit for not testing prior to the deadline of 1/1/2023. The facility must test its fixtures again for lead by 1/20/2029. 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 . Licensee 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 licensee to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. Continued on Page Four Page Four 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/ . Licensee 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. See LIC809-D for deficiency cited and cleared during regarding lead water testing. See LIC9102-TV for technical violation issued today regarding the facility\342\200\231s physical plant (outdoor play area). A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights were provided and explained. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Sharon Wong.