Routine inspection·October 29, 2025

On 10/29/2025 at 10 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manel Estoesta conducted an Annual / Random Visit. LPA met with the Director, Manjusha Shanmughan and explained the nature of the site visit. The facility operates from Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6 pm. Present on this visit were 2 staff and 20 preschool children. Rooms 1, 2 and 3 are the Licensed Rooms. LPA toured the facility to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection with the Director. The facility is clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. Facility’s License, Parents’ Rights Poster, Personal Rights, Activity Schedules, Playground Waiver, were observed to be posted. Children were engaged in various activities under the visual supervision of the teachers The facility is within ratio and in capacity compliance today. The classrooms, staff restroom, kitchen, storage room, and office area were inspected. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children were stored inaccessible to children. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. The floors of all rooms were safe and clean, and free from tripping hazards. The tables and chairs provided met the needs of the children. Furniture and equipment are maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. All materials and surfaces accessible to children, including toys, are free of toxic substances. All play equipment and materials used by children are age appropriate. As per the Director, there are no weapons or firearms at the facility. Food and beverages were kept protected against contamination and spoilage. The kitchen and food storage area were clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. Menus were posted. Children's lunches are brought from home, and the snacks are provided by the facility. Outdoor activity space is fenced and was inspected. The outdoor activity space is equipped with a variety of age-appropriate toys and equipment. 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 is arranged to be readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities. Facility files were reviewed. Children’s electronic and manual logs for today were reviewed. LPA observed Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors, fire pull stations and fire extinguishers. The facility conducts Fire and Disaster Drills monthly, and the last drills were conducted on, 7/10/2025 and 9/8/2025, respectively. The facility does not provide transportation for children, but the Director understands that children cannot be left alone, unattended in park vehicles. A sample of Children's files was taken for review. The reviewed records include Admission Agreement, Identification and Emergency Information, Medical Assessment and Immunization. The Director stated that the facility does handle medications and does currently have children in care who require 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 . A sample of Staff's files was taken for review. Staff with current certification in Pediatric CPR and First Aid are present at the facility during inspection. LPA reviewed Staff Immunization records of Measles and Pertussis immunization, Influenza vaccination and TB clearance. LPA reminded Facility Representative that only the Influenza vaccination can be decline with a written declination. LPA obtained copies of an updated LIC 500 and Facility's Children's Roster. The facility representative 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. Centers (CCCs) were 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 childcare 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 with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Last Child Care Lead Samples were taken on 08/27/2022. The facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare 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 citations issued on this visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Manjusha Shanmughan.