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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

ALMOND TERRACE HEAD STARTLicense 503810249
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Aurelio Mendoza conducted an unannounced Annual/Random Inspection for the preschool license. LPA met with Site Supervisor Sharlet Adamzadeh and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Daycare services are offered Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All poisons are stored in a locked area. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medications, and other hazardous items are inaccessible to children. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. Firearms and ammunition are not allowed or stored on site. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Playground equipment is safe and well-maintained. The outdoor activity area is free of hazards, and cushioning material is in place around climbing equipment and slides. Toilets and handwashing facilities are clean and in working order. The facility has functioning carbon monoxide detectors. Floors are clean and safe. Trash containers have tight-fitting lids and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Indoors, water is provided using disposable cups and pitchers filled with bottled water. Outdoors, a water fountain is accessible to children. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Meals are prepared off-site by Sylvan Union School District\342\200\231s centralized kitchen and delivered daily. Meals are served in classrooms. Parents may provide meals based on dietary needs. Staff supervise children during meals to ensure they eat their designated food. Menus are posted at least one week in advance for parent review. The facility is operating within its licensed capacity and limitations. At least one staff member with current CPR and Pediatric First Aid certification is present during operating hours and off-site activities. The name of the director or fully qualified designee has been reported to the Department. Children are under visual supervision at all times, and teacher-child ratios are maintained. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files, which contained complete contact and medical information. Staff files reviewed included health screenings, immunization records (influenza, pertussis, measles), and current mandated reporter training documentation. LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website: www.ccld.ca.gov , which provides access to forms, regulations, Provider Information Notices (PINs), and updates. LPA reviewed Reporting Requirements under Section 101212. Site Supervisor Sharlet Adamzadeh was reminded that all adults 18 and older, including employees and volunteers (unless exempt under Health and Safety Code section 1596.871), must have a criminal record clearance or exemption before being present at the facility. A civil penalty of $100/day (up to 5 days, or 30 days for repeat violations) may be assessed for noncompliance. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370 requires all licensed Child Care Centers built before January 1, 2010, to test drinking and food preparation water for lead by January 1, 2023, and every five years thereafter. Centers licensed after July 1, 2022, must test within 180 days of licensure. LPA verified that lead testing was completed per PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred Site Supervisor Sharlet Adamzadeh to the Department\342\200\231s water testing page: www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information . This facility provides Incidental Medical Services (IMS). LPA reviewed medication storage, equipment, and related records. For IMS guidance, see PIN 22-02-CCP. ADA information was provided, including the U.S. Department of Justice ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY), and the publication Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/ . Site Supervisor Sharlet Adamzadeh was informed about MyChildCarePlan.org, a consumer education website connecting families to child care providers and Resource & Referral Agencies across California. To support the inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address on file. Please complete the survey to share your experience. For questions or feedback, email: inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov . Additional information is available at: www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . Exit interview conducted and report reviewed with Site Supervisor Sharlet Adamzadeh. Appeal rights were provided. Per Title 22, Division 12, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 28, 2025 inspection of ALMOND TERRACE HEAD START?

This was a inspection inspection of ALMOND TERRACE HEAD START on October 28, 2025. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to ALMOND TERRACE HEAD START on October 28, 2025?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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