Routine inspection·March 6, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Marilou Monico, met with Site Director, Samantha Garcia, for an unannounced Annual Random Inspection. LPA was granted access to the facility by Site Director. LPA observed all the required postings. The center's operating hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The facility is licensed to serve children ages 2 years to entry into first grade. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas. LPA observed that the teacher-child ratio was in compliance. The last fire drill was conducted on October 24, 2024. The facility has current children's roster. Cleaning products, disinfectants, sharp objects were stored inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment were observed to be age appropriate and in good condition. The facility is clean. The bathrooms for children and staff are clean, sanitary, and operable. The center provides snacks (morning and afternoon) and lunch to children. There is a kitchen at the facility for food preparation. The kitchen is equipped with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and a sink with hot and cold running water. Drinking water is available for the children via pitchers, disposable cups, and individual water bottles indoor and outdoor. LPA observed trash cans with tight fitting covers for the disposable of solid wastes. The facility has the required size fire extinguishers and working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Samantha stated that there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. The playground is surrounded with appropriate fencing. Cushioning under the climbing structures: tanbarks and synthetic grass. Shade is provided by canopies and building overhang. There were no bodies of water observed. LPA reviewed 10 random children's files. Children records reviewed include Admission Agreement, Identification and Emergency Information, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment, Parent Right's Receipt, Physician's Report with tuberculosis test, Child's Preadmission Health History, Immunization Record, and Personal Rights. Continuation on next pages: LPA reviewed six (6) staff files. Staff records reviewed include Employee Rights, Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse, Health Screening Report with TB Clearance, Immunizations (Measles, Pertussis, and Influenza), educational requirements, and Mandated Reporter Training. Three (3) Evaluation for Teacher Qualifications were completed during today's inspection. LPA reminded Samantha that the Mandated Reporter Training shall be renewed by all staff every two years. At least one staff member present during the inspection has current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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: http://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Site Director, Samantha Garcia, 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 . Continuation on next pages: Site Director, Samantha Garcia, 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&R's) throughout California. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process . The following documents to be submitted to Licensing by 04/06/25: 1) Updated Administrative Organization (LIC 309) 2) Paperwork for Site Director: Health Preventative Training including Nutrition and Lead Prevention, Letter of Experience, Operations/Record Keeping Orientation certificate, and Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610). As a result of this inspection, there were no deficiencies cited. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Director, Samantha Garcia. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.