Routine inspection·October 31, 2025

On 10/31/2025 at 11:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jialing \342\200\234Julianne\342\200\235 Zhu met with Director Meenakshi Thakur for an unannounced annual inspection . Present during the inspection were director, one (1) fingerprint-cleared staff, and 12 children in care. The facility is within ratio and in compliance with capacity regulations today. Upon arrival, LPA provided director a copy of the Entrance Checklist (LIC 125). The facility was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. The facility\342\200\231s current hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 5:30pm. This facility is located in a building that houses multiple licensed child care centers. Classrooms: This facility is licensed with one (1) classroom. There is also covered outdoor area behind the classroom that is used by older children. Classroom was inspected for age-appropriate furnishings, equipment, and adequate storage for children\342\200\231s belongings. LPA observed the cleanliness of floors and surfaces. The facility is equipped with telephone service, a smoke and carbon monoxide detector, and fully a charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher. Per director, the alarms are serviced annually by the Palo Alto Fire Department. Fully stocked first-aid kits are available in the classrooms. LPA inspected the napping equipment (sleep cots and bedding) and observed them to be stored in a healthful manner. Sheets are provided by the facility. Any additional bedding is brought from home. All nap bedding is taken home for washing weekly. Drinking water is accessible by children in the classrooms. The isolation area for when a child is sick is the outdoor area behind classroom. Food Service Areas: Children bring meals/snacks from home. Per director, the facility has back-up snacks and are provided for the children, if needed. All center provided food items are properly labeled and stored separately from cleaning supplies. Food prep area is clean, adequately equipped, and free from hazardous materials. Solid waste bins are equipped with tight fitting lids. Page 1 of 3. See LIC 809C. Bathrooms and Changing Stations: Facility has separate staff and child designated bathrooms. Toilets and faucets are in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. The children are able to reach the sinks, toilets, and supplies. LPA observed a portable changing pad is available, if needed. Outdoor Play Area: The main outdoor play space is by the entrance and fully fenced. All equipment and surfaces are free from hazards. There is ample shade available. There are age-appropriate outdoor toys and materials for children. The play structure is securely installed into the ground. The ground surrounding the play structure is sufficiently padded with a rubber material and in good condition for safety. The ground on other areas of the main outdoor space is padded with turf. Sandbox is inspected daily. Drinking water is accessible by children when outside. There are no pools or other bodies of water on premises. Files and Record Keeping Review: LPA reviewed the facility roster and personnel report, and copies were obtained. All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance and/or exemption and have been associated to the facility. LPA reviewed one (1) staff file. Staff file was complete. There is at least one (1) fully qualified teacher on site at all times. At least one opening/closing staff member has a current Pediatric CPR/First-Aid Certification. Director\342\200\231s CPR/First-Aid Certificate is current and expires on 04/01/2027. Mandated Reporter Training certificates were reviewed and current. Director\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter training certificate expires on 05/19/2026. LPA reviewed five (5) children\342\200\231s files. Children\342\200\231s files were complete. The center utilizes a paper sign-in/out system and is in compliance with sign-in/out procedures. The last fire/disaster drill was an earthquake drill conducted on 10/24/2025. Per director, there are no firearms on the premises. All required documents are posted in a publicly accessible area. Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements: Director was reminded that EMSA approved Pediatric CPR & First Aid training must be completed every two (2) years. Mandated Reporter Training ("Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting https://mandatedreporterca.com/ . Facility roster and personnel report must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drills must be conducted at least every six (6) months and documented. Effective August 1, 2003 California Law requires Child Care Licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child\342\200\231s parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury Form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours to the regional office by phone and the written report, LIC 624, within seven (7) business days. LPA informed Director that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov . Page 2 of 3. See LIC 809C. Criminal Record Clearance: 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. Lead Testing: 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 referred director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. This facility\342\200\231s latest lead testing was completed on 11/02/2022 with no lead exceedances. Incidental Medical Services (IMS): This facility does provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS). Per Director, there are no enrolled children that require IMS at this time, thus no medications were inspected during today's inspection. There is a secured area for medication storage, if needed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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/ . CCLD Inspection Process: 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 . No deficiencies were cited during today's inspection. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted, report was reviewed, and Appeal Rights were provided to Director Meenakshi Thakur. Page 3 of 3. End of Report.