Routine inspection·June 24, 2025

On 06/24/2025 at 10:30 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manel Estoesta conducted a Required Visit. LPA met with the Director Lily Talamantes and Assistant Director Ruchika Uthayakumar explained the purpose of the visit. Present on this visit were 8 staff and 54 Preschool Children. The facility operates from Monday to Friday, 7 am to 6pm. The facility also has an active Infant Component / Program, with License number 434408036, operating within the same facility address. Classrooms 1 (Gemini), 2 (Explorer), 3 (Vanguard), and 4 (Apollo), are the licensed Preschool Classrooms. LPA toured the facility to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection with the Directors. Facility was observed to follow teacher to children ratio requirement during LPAs' inspection. Children were engaged in various activities under the visual supervision of the teachers. Facility's License, Notification of Parents’ Right Poster, Child Car Seat Law Poster, Waivers, Activity Schedules, Emergency Disaster Plan and Personal Rights Poster were observed to be posted. The classrooms, restrooms, kitchen and storage room were inspected. LPA reminded the Director that disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children should be stored inaccessible to children. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Furniture and equipment such as mats, cots, tables, and chairs were age appropriate and were in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Restrooms for children's use were observed to be in safe, sanitary, and functioning condition. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazard. Director stated that facility does not possess nor store any weapons on the premises. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. Outdoor activity space is completely fenced and was inspected. The play equipment was maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. There were no bodies of water observed. Areas around and under high climbing equipment and slides were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. There were shaded rest areas for children. Drinking water are arranged to be readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities. Children’s lunch and snack being provided by the facility. All kitchen, food-preparation and storage areas were kept clean and free of litter and rubbish, and measures were taken to keep all such areas free of rodents and other vermin. Children’s belongings such as lunch boxes, water bottles, and bags were labelled with children’s name. LPA observed Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors, fire pull stations and fire extinguishers. LPA observed the fire extinguishers were last serviced on 8/30/2024. The Director stated that the facility conducted Disaster Drills. LPA reminded the Director that drills shall be documented. This documentation shall be kept in the child care center for at least one year. Facility does not provide transportation for children, but Director understands that children cannot be left alone, unattended in park vehicles. Director stated that facility does handle medications and does currently have children in care who requires Incidental Medical Services - IMS Epinephrine and Inhaled Medication. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, 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/childqanda.htm . Facility files were reviewed. Facility is currently using an electronic sign in and out system for children. Children and Staff sign in logs for today were reviewed and LPA obtained copies. A sampling of Children's files was taken for review. The records reviewed include Admission Agreement, Identification and Emergency Information, Medical Assessment, and Immunization. LPA obtained copies of the Facility's Children's Roster. A sampling of Staff's files was taken for review. LPA reviewed staff current certification in Pediatric CPR and First Aid, Child Care Providers Mandated Reporter Training, Staff Immunization and TB clearance, and Staff Educational Units were verified. LPA obtained copies of an updated LIC 500 Personnel Report. LPA reminded the Director about the 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. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed on January 10, 2024, and in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. 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. The Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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. 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 . There were no deficiencies cited today. A notice of site visit was given to the Director and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Lily Talamantes.