Routine inspection (multi-day)·August 6, 2025

On 8/6/2025 at 10:25am, a Case Management - Annual Continuation inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Laura Chavez. The inspection is made in continuation to the annual inspection made on 7/2/2025. The preschool program operates 6:30am - 6:00pm, Monday–Friday in Room #3 and Room #4. The facility was toured at 10:45am inside and outside. During today's inspection LPA observed approximately 19 school-age children playing in the outdoor play area with 23 preschool age children. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed. A yard sketch and updated facility sketch were requested. On 7/2/2025, LPA's Laura Chavez and Emily Curiel observed 1 teacher and 6 aides supervising 49 children. During today's inspection Assistant Director Traci Marshall and 2 aides were supervising 23 children in the larger outdoor play area and 1 teacher and 2 aides supervising 19 children in the 2's and 3's outdoor play area. There are no pools or bodies of water on the premises. The outdoor activity space was cushioned with grass and bark and free of hazards. On 7/2/2025, Five children's records were reviewed at 12:17pm. Seven staff records were reviewed at 1:53pm. On 8/6/2025, staff records for Staff #8 and Staff #9 were reviewed. The following deficiencies were cited: 101216.3(a) - On 7/2/2025, 1 teacher and 6 aides were observed supervising 49 children. On 8/6/2025, the assistant director and 2 aides were observed supervising 23 children in the larger outdoor play area and 1 teacher and 2 aides were observed supervising 19 children in the 2's and 3's outdoor play area. 1596.8662.(b) - On 7/2/2025, 7 staff records were reviewed at 2:54 pm. Proof of Mandated Reporter Training was not available for Staff #2 and Staff #3. 1596.7995(a)(1) - Staff #6 is missing proof of immunization against measles, pertussis, and flu. 101216(g)(2) - Staff #7 is missing the health screening, proof of immunization against measles, pertussis, flu and proof of TB test results. 101220(a) - The Physicians Report for Child #3 was not available for review. 101538.2 - Preschool age children and school age children were observed playing together in the larger outdoor play area. On 8/6/2025 a record review for Staff #8 found that proof of immunization against measles, pertussis, and flu were not available. LPA Laura Chavez informed Assistant Director Traci Marshall that this report dated 8/6/2025 documents 1 Type A citation. Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Laura Chavez informed Assistant Director Traci Marshall to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 8/6/2025 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. 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 . The assistant 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. 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 verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Assistant 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. An exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with Assistant Director Traci Marshall.