Routine inspection (3-year)·October 21, 2025

On 10/21/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Farida Raja conducted an unannounced Required- 3 year inspection in the school age program and met with Director, Alexis McGrath. LPA explained the purpose of today\342\200\231s inspection. Facility is located on the Blue Hills Elementary school campus. The facility is licensed to provide before and after school care to children ages 4.5 to 12 years in Rooms 27 and 28. LPA observed the required posted materials in Room 27. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM-8:10 AM, 2:20 PM - 6:00 PM and 1:45 PM - 6:00 PM on Tuesdays. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the school age program during today's inspection. LPA observed 37 children and 4 teachers. Facility is in compliance with teacher to children ratio requirements. Classrooms, children's restrooms and food storage area were inspected. There is a working telephone at the facility. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medications and first aid supplies that are dangerous to the health and safety of children were stored in a locked cabinet and inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment were age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Restrooms for children were observed to be in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. Drinking water is readily available for children in each room and in the outdoor playground area via individual water bottles and refilled using water fountains in the classroom. Director states that there are no weapons including firearms on the premises. Solid waste containers with tight fitting covers were observed in both classrooms. LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher and facility has built in smoke detector/ fire system. Last fire drill was conducted on 10/08/2025 which is within the 6-month requirement for facilities. Foods and beverages were stored safely in locked cabinets. Food storage and preparation areas were observed to be sanitary. All food and beverages that require refrigeration were stored in covered containers. Monthly menu was observed to be posted. The facility offers breakfast and afternoon snack for the school age children. Continued on Page 2 Water lead testing was completed by the facility on 03/16/2023 and there is was an action level exceedance of about 10 ppb for the water fountain in Room 28 (sample B). During facility inspection conducted on 05/04/2023, Director stated that the fountain with the action level exceedance was disabled and would be repaired and retested. Director to submit the Childcare Center Sampling Checklist Form (LIC 9276), External Water Sampler Self-Certification form (LIC 9275) and facility sketch indicating the water outlets used for drinking and food preparation purposes after the retesting to LPA by 10/22/2025. 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 in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA provided Director with the Water Lead Report from the California State Water Resources Control Board during today's inspection. School age children use the elementary school playgrounds. Children use three different play structures and LPA advised Director to follow manufacturers age recommendations prior to allowing access to children. Outdoor playground and play equipment was inspected and observed to be free of hazards. LPA observed play equipment was in good condition, age-appropriate, and has sufficient tan bark as resilient materials to absorb falls. Shade is provided by building overhang, canopy and trees. There were no bodies of water observed. Children sign in and out logs were reviewed. Children's roster was reviewed and a copy was provided to LPA. LPA reviewed eight children's files. All children's files were complete with the required forms. LPA reviewed three staff files ( director and two teachers) during today's inspection. All staff were observed to have 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 immunization's against pertussis, measles and influenza or statement declining the influenza immunization. All staff have current Mandated Reporter Training certification. Continued on Page 3 Director, Alexis McGrath started at this facility on 09/14/2025. LPA obtained all missing director documentation during today's inspection. LPA reminded Director that the name of the child care center director and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s). 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 require medications or IMS at this time. Isolation of sick child was discussed, and Director explained that sick children will be isolated near the front desk to wait for parents and isolation equipment will be provided. A 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. As a result of today's inspection, no deficiencies were cited. Appeal rights provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Director,Alexis McGrath. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 CONSECUTIVE DAYS 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