Routine inspection (3-year)·October 15, 2025

On 10/15/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Farida Raja, met with Director, Robert Regan for an unannounced Required -3 Year inspection. The facility is licensed to serve children ages 2 years to entry into kindergarten in Rooms 1 to 7. Facility has two waivers on file for shared outdoor playground space with Springbridge Elementary School Kindergarten at different times and for playground usage not to exceed 43 children at one time. LPA observed the required posted materials in the reception area. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Director provided an updated Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610) to LPA during today's inspection. LPA and Director toured the three operational classrooms indoors and outdoor areas of the facility during today's inspection and observed the following ratios: Room 1: 6 children: 1 teacher Room 3: 6 children: 2 teacher Room 5: 17 children: 2 teacher Facility was in compliance with teacher to children ratio requirement. Classrooms, children's restrooms, staff restrooms and food storage area were inspected. Facility has central heating/cooling for comfort of children. Director states that there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. There is a working telephone at the facility. Director stated that facility is cleaned everyday by a cleaning service and disinfectants and cleaning products are stored in a hallway closet. Furniture and equipment were age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. LPA observed solid waste containers with tight-fitting lids in the rooms. Napping equipment is appropriate. Restrooms and sinks for children were observed to be safe, sanitary, and in working condition. Staff have two separate bathrooms that can be utilized by sick children if needed. Continued on Page 2 LPA observed fire extinguishers and working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The facility has a built-in smoke detector/ fire system. Log shows that the last Fire Drill was conducted on 08/28/2025 which is compliant with the six-month requirement for facilities. Drinking water is readily available for children in each room and in the outdoor playground area via individual water bottles that are refilled using filtered water. Facility has not completed the required water lead testing by the deadline. 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 referred Director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. Director stated that they will start using store bought bottled water for all drinking and food preparation purposes. Director submitted a written acknowledgement along with a facility sketch indicating the number of water outlets at the facility that will not be used for drinking or food preparation purposes. Director stated that children bring all snacks and meals from home. Parents/ authorized representatives can order lunch from a third party vendor and afternoon snacks are available for purchase at the facility. Food storage and preparation areas in Room 5 were observed to be sanitary. Outdoor playground and play equipment was inspected and observed to be fenced in and free of hazards. LPA observed play equipment was in good condition, age-appropriate, and has sufficient tan bark as resilient material to absorb falls. Areas around and under high climbing equipment and slides were cushioned with resilient material. Shaded rest area is provided by trees and awning. There were no bodies of water observed. Children sign in and out procedures and logs were reviewed. Sign in and out logs indicate the sign in and out time but do not include full signatures of the persons signing the child in and out. Children's roster was reviewed, and a copy was obtained by LPA. LPA reviewed six children\342\200\231s files during today's inspection. Each child's file reviewed contained all required forms. Continued on Page 3 Five staff files were reviewed. All staff files reviewed contain the required transcripts/verification of experience. At least one staff member on site has a current CPR and First Aid certification. Director understands that there shall be at least one person, with valid CPR and First Aid certifications, on site at all times or present during off-site activities (field trips). All staff have the required Mandated Reporter Training. Staff, S2, S3 and S4 were observed to be missing the required health screening report, Staff S3 and S4 were missing proof of negative tuberculosis test and staff S5 was missing proof of immunization's for measles and pertussis. 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. Director stated that no children in care currently require Incidental Medical Services (IMS). Medications at the facility were observed to be stored in a high cabinet in Room 5, inaccessible to children. Isolation of sick child was discussed, and Director explained that sick children will be isolated in the director's office or empty classrooms and isolation equipment will be provided. A staff restroom which is off limits to other children is used if necessary. Child is always under visual supervision while in care of the facility. 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/ . Facility does not provide transportation to children. 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. Continued on Page 4 Two Type B deficiencies and one technical violation were cited as a result of today's inspection. Appeal Rights provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Robert Regan. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 CONSECUTIVE DAYS.