Routine inspection·June 5, 2025

On 6/5/2025 at 8:50AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Luis Gomez met with Teacher, Joannie Lam. The purpose of today's visit was explained and was for an unannounced, annual random inspection. Director, Catherine Zhang arrived during visit. Present was Director and 6 staff supervising 22 children. Child care center has a preschool with toddler option. The days and hours of operation are Monday- Friday, 8:00AM- 6:00PM. Program utilizes two classrooms (3 Separate Areas): Bears, 2.5- 5 years old; Deer #1 (Mule), 1.5 - 3 years old; and Deer #2 (Water) 1.5-3 years old. Outdoor Play Areas include separate Toddler Yard and Preschool Yard. LPA inspected facility, indoors and outdoors, for health and safety hazards. At 9:10AM., LPA observed the following: Classrooms were clean, neat, with age-appropriate materials and playthings available for the children. Toddler and Preschool classrooms have several activity areas including Reading and Art Areas. Classrooms are equipped with tables, chairs, and furniture scaled to the appropriate size. Accessible materials and supplies were free of sharp corners or splinters. Children\342\200\231s cubbies are available for storage of belongings. The off-limit areas have been made inaccessible. The children\342\200\231s bathrooms were observed clean with toilets and faucets in operating condition. The toddler classroom has a diaper changing table available for staff; and is within arm\342\200\231s reach of a sink. Facility has extra cabinets available to storage materials. Classrooms have adequate lighting; and were a comfortable temperature. Facility had a functioning telephone service; carbon monoxide detector; and fire extinguisher (2A10BC). Per director, smoke detector has been built into the building. LPA observed trash bins used for solid waste had been covered. (REFER TO 809C, FOR CONT.) (PAGE 2) At 9:35AM, LPA reviewed the toddler and preschool, outdoor play areas. LPA observed both areas have absorbent material installed on ground surfaces. Areas are completely enclosed with tall fencing, and free of hazardous plants. Shaded rest area was available for the children. Climbing structure had been properly anchored. LPA reminded director to anchor the accessible basketball hoop in preschool yard/outdoor play area. Advisory Note: Technical Violation (LIC9108TV) was issued. LPA observed individual bottles readily available for children to drink water as they wish. At 10:10AM., LPA reviewed the facility records including a sample of the children and personnel files. The personnel files reviewed contained: Notice of Employee Rights (LIC9052); Mandated Reporter Training Certification (AB1207); and Acknowledgement to Report Suspected Child Abuse (LIC9108). LPA reminded licensee to ensure staff proof of immunization and teacher qualifications are stored in facility records. Children\342\200\231s files were reviewed and contained the: Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights (LIC995); Immunization Record; and Personal Rights (LIC613A); Consent form for Medical Treatment (LIC627), and Identification and Emergency Information (LIC700). At 10:30AM., Based on interview and records review, LPA confirmed facility is not documenting napping conditions, after each 15 minute review for infant-age children in care. Advisory Note: Technical Violation (LIC9102TV) was issued. Director\342\200\231s Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) First Aid certification was current, 5/2027. Emergency disaster drills are done every six months, with last drill completed on 5/23/2025, properly logged. Required postings in facility and included the: Facility License; Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights (PUB394); Personal Rights (LIC613A); The Passenger Safety Laws Form (PUB269); Lead Testing Results\342\200\231 and Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610). The children\342\200\231s medication and pertaining documents were reviewed during inspection. (REFER TO 809C, FOR CONT.) (PAGE 3) Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, chapter 676, statues 2018 requires all licensed child care centers (CCC\342\200\231s) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the first test. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN21-21- CCP. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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/ . Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. Based on today's inspection, no deficiencies were cited in the areas evaluated according to the Title 22 Division 12 Chap. 1 Ca. Code of Regulations. An exit interview to facility evaluation report was conducted with Director, Catherine Zhang. The directors signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these documents. This report must be made available in facility for public review. Notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Director was advised, any additional questions/ concerns to contact the office, M-F, 8:00am-5:00pm, 650-266-8800 or 1-844-538-8766. Website: www.ccld.ca.gov