Routine inspection·July 14, 2025

On July 14th, 2025, at approximately 9:20am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tapia-Mandujano conducted an unannounced annual inspection and Case Management-Licensee initiated. LPA was greeted by Assistant Director. Jeannine Solis. Program Director, Leah Scholer arrived during the inspection. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection. Present in the facility were Assistant Director and 4 staff supervising 27 preschool age children. All adults present are fingerprint cleared through the San Carlos School District. Department received a capacity increase application on March 14 th , 2025. Facility is requesting to Increase Capacity from 48 to 72 preschool age children (Ages 2 into entry into First Grade) with room additions of Room C and Room C\342\200\231s yard. Fire clearance has not been received by Redwood City Fire Department. Facility is located at White Oaks Elementary School. Facility is currently licensed in Rooms D and E with the yards outside of Rooms D and E. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:30am to 5:30pm. Children are signed into and out of the program using Bright Wheel application with authorized representatives' electronic signatures. LPA inspected and measured Room C with Assistant Director. As the classrooms are currently set up, LPA measured Room C to be 840.571sqft divided by 35sqft. allowing for desired capacity of 24 children. Room C has two toilets, two sinks (one sink inside the classroom and one sink right outside the classroom). LPA observed toilets and sinks to be in working condition. Rooms also have a teacher sink in the classroom. Room C yard measured for 1.809.577sqft. divided 75sqft. allowing for 24 children. Outdoor rotational waiver is still needed. Continued on Page 2... Page 2 Continued... During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPA received an Attestation to be exempt from testing for lead. Previously licensed rooms measured and added up to total usable space for 48 children with the new room addition with 24 children allowing for a capacity of 72 children. There are a total of 6 toilets and 6 sinks between all three classrooms allowing for the desired capacity of 72 children. LPA observed each classroom is equipped with age-appropriate furniture that was in good working condition. LPA observed a carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarm in each classroom. LPA observed each classroom to include a fire alarm system and fully charged fire extinguisher. Storage for children's belongings are located inside of each classroom. All poisons, cleaning solutions and hazardous materials are stored inaccessible to children in off limit areas or facility high shelves. Parents provide all food for children that includes lunch and snacks. Individual drinking bottles and other items provided by the parents are labeled, and readily available for children. Facility has a sufficient amount of sleeping mats available. Laundering and sanitization was discussed. Water is available to children indoors and outdoors. Outdoor area appears to be clean and orderly. There are a variety of outdoor equipment that appear to be in good working condition. Facility has license documentation and information properly posted and available for review. LPA has asked for licensing forms to be in a more visible prominent area for parents to see. During annual inspection, LPA reviewed facility records that included 5 children's records and 4 staff records. LPA observed children's and staff's records to be complete. At least one staff has an up to date CPR & First Aid certificate. All staff have an up-to-date Mandated Reporter Certificate. Last emergency drill was conducted 06/2025. Emergency drills are conducted at least once every six months and are properly logged and documented. 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 2... Page 3 Continued... 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. Facility representative 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. Facility representative 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 completion certificate on file. LPA encourages the director to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and new updates. 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. Facility stated the classrooms were built after 2010. Facility tested for lead on April 17 th , 2024 which was past the due date (deficiency was issued). Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Continued on Page 4... Page 4 Continued... 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. Prior to approve capacity increase to 72 preschool age children and Room C and Room C\342\200\231s yard, facility must submit proof of the corrections of the following items: *Room C: Add in soft padding onto the edge where AC unit is installed *Room C\342\200\231s Yard to be cleaned and fully ready: -Drainage to be covered -Draining tube to be tucked away -Fill in the area to be leveled by where the drainage tube is -Cracked areas on cement to be covered/fixed to avoid tripping hazards -To install gates/fence/objects in the front and back of yard for children to not be able to physically exit *Letter from Superintendent allowing for Room C and Room C\342\200\231s yard to be added *Updated Outdoor Rotational Waiver and Approval *Submission of Admission Agreement and Parent Handbook, Campus map of White Oaks Elementary School labeling PS areas *Fire Clearance for the additions of Room C and Room C\342\200\231s yard Based on today's inspection, deficiencies were observed, according to California Title 22, Health and Safety Code of Regulations. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Assistant Director, Jeannine Solis and Program Director, Leah Scholer.