Routine inspection·October 1, 2025

On October 1, 2025 Deborah Khashe, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) met with Director Denise Ecroyd for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. During the inspection LPA Khashe observed 36 children with 6 staff present. The facilities operating hours are Monday through Friday 7:30 am-5:30pm. The facility has three preschool classrooms. All individuals subject to criminal record review have obtained 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. LPA Khashe inspected all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service, and outdoor play areas. Hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in operable and safe condition. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp parts, and adequate cushioning was observed in areas underneath climbing equipment. Outdoor space has adequate shade . Restrooms are in safe, sanitary, and in operating condition. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. The food preparation space is free of litter, and food was protected against contamination. LPA observed a functional carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarm. Breakfast, lunch, and 2 snacks are provided by the facility. LPA observed posted menus showing planned for the month. Drinking water is available to children both indoors and outdoors with personal water bottles that are refilled as needed. LPA observed full legal signatures while reviewing the sign in and sign out sheet. Continued on LIC809C... 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). Director presented LPA with documentation reflecting lead testing was done. LPA referred Licensing Representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. LPA Khashe conducted record review of all present staff files. More than half of the staff members present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification which expires in 2027. All staff have current required Mandated Reporter Training on file. All staff currently employed with the facility have: a criminal record clearance, a health screening report, immunization records, and documentation of their educational background, training, and/or experience. 8 child files were reviewed. Each child's file contained required documentation. Facility is not providing IMS at this time. 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. 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/ . 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 Facility Representative, Denise Ecroyd 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Denise Ecroyd. A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Appeal Rights were provided. No deficiencies were observed during today\342\200\231s inspection.