Routine inspection·August 28, 2025

On August 28th, 2025, at approximately 10:20AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Tapia-Mandujano conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Director, Yun \342\200\234Mia\342\200\235 Li and explained the purpose of the inspection. Executive Director, Ting \342\200\234Katie\342\200\235 Shen showed up later during inspection. Present in the facility are Executive Director, Director, and 11 staff supervising a total of 53 children (15 toddlers and 38 preschoolers). All adults working in the facility are fingerprint cleared through the San Carlos School District. Facility is currently operating within teacher to child ratio on this date. Facility is licensed in four classrooms: PreK1, Prek2, Preschool, and Toddler Room. Facility operates Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5:30pm, Year-round with periodic breaks throughout the year. LPA conducted a health and safety inspection and observed classrooms to be clean and equipped with age-appropriate toys and materials. Storage for children's belongings are located inside/outside in each classroom, labeled with each child's individual names. LPA observed facility has an installation of a fire alarm system throughout the building as well as fully charged fire extinguisher in classrooms. The building have smoke and carbon monoxide detector installed as well as emergency kits with first aid materials and emergency contact information. Medication is stored appropriately, inaccessible to enrolled children and maintained with proper documentation in the Kitchen. LPA observed that all children present were signed in electronically. LPA observed that when parents forget to sign in staff sign the child in. LPA explained the importance of having the person who drops off/pick up to be the one who is signing in/out. Technical violation was issued. Facility has license documentation and information properly posted and available for review in the entrance of the facility. Continued on Page 2\342\200\246 Page 2 Continued... All poisons, cleaning solutions and hazardous materials are stored inaccessible to children in off limit areas or facility high shelves. Facility has the option of families bringing in the child\342\200\231s food or getting food delivered daily. Facility offers water in each classroom that is refilled through water faucets that have been tested for lead. Water is available to children indoors and outdoors. Outdoor area appears to be clean and orderly. There are variety of outdoor equipment that are in good working condition. Outdoor area has proper shading available. LPA reviewed facility records that included 8 children's records and 5 staff records. LPA observed children's file to maintain all required licensing forms. LPA explained to facility that because they have a toddler component, facility must maintain safe sleep logs for children under 24 months. Facility will start to do the sleep logs. Technical Violation was issued. LPA observed staff records to be complete. Files reviewed show to have at least one staff to have an up-to-date CPR & First Aid certificate. All staff files reviewed have up to date Mandated Reporter Certificate. Last emergency drill was conducted 07/2025. Emergency drills are conducted at least once every six months and are properly logged and documented. During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPA received a copy of Yu \342\200\234Mia\342\200\235 Li director packet. 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 Continued... 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 completion 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, 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. Facility does not have any lead exceedances of 5.5ppb and is in compliance with the Written Directives. Facility tested during the time they were in process of taking over of previous facility (414001894) on 3/2/23. Facility was licensed 6/19/23 and had 180 days post licensing to complete. LPA verified Waterboard website and observed there were no exceedances. Continued on Page 4... Page 4 Continued... 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-carecenters/ . Director 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. Based on today's inspection, no 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 Director, Yun \342\200\234Mia\342\200\235 Li.