Routine inspection·June 2, 2025

On June 2, 2025, at approximately 8:00 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Zeynep Basak conducted an unannounced annual inspection, met with the director, Nicholle Perry, and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility's operation hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The facility has a waiver allowing outdoor activity schedule adjustments. Upon entry, LPA observed five staff members, including the director, and thirty-one preschool children present. The facility operates within its capacity and complies with the staff/child ratio today. LPA verified the staff member's criminal background checks through the Guardian Website. LPA and the director inspected the 2 classrooms, children's bathrooms, and outdoor play area. LPA observed several combo of smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and a fully charged fire extinguisher, model 2A:10BC, in the center. The director stated that the facility conducts an emergency drill every month. The most recent one was conducted on 5/16/2025. LPA observed that the facility has age-appropriate furniture, toys, and educational materials in each classroom. Each classroom's floor and rugs are in good condition and free of any hazards. The facility has child-safety outlets. Sleep equipment was observed in the center, and Nicholle stated that the sheets and blankets were brought from home. Both classrooms share the bathroom, which has 4 toilets- and 3 sinks in each classroom. LPA observed the children's bathroom- toilets and sinks were clean, sanitary, in working condition, and the water temperature was appropriate. See page 2. Page 2. LPA observed the outdoor play area and found a variety of play and sports equipment available for the children. All play structures are in good repair, and the playground is free from health and safety hazards. The facility has a fully stocked first aid kit in each classroom. According to Nicholle, there is no child with allergies at this time. The director stated that an isolation area is available in the office for ill children to wait for their guardians. Nicholle stated that the children bring lunch from home and the facility provides snacks in addition to drinking water. The facility uses paper sign-in/out and LPA confirmed that all authorized representatives signed in today. All posting requirements are met by the facility, including the License, Parents' Rights, and California Child Passenger Safety Law which is observed at the center. LPA reviewed the facility records, which included 10 children's files and 4 staff files. LPA found that all required documents were present in the children's files, including immunization records, LIC 700, and Personal-Parents Rights. LPA also verified that all necessary documents were available in the staff files, including Employee Rights and Mandated Reporter Training documentation. LPA also observed the director has a valid CPR-First Aid certificate and a Mandated Reporter training certificate dated on LIC 859. The 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. 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/ . See page 3. Page 3. 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. 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 . No deficiencies were cited today. An exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with the director, Nicholle Perry. A notice of site visit was provided to be posted for 30 days.