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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

CATALYST KIDS - CESAR CHAVEZLicense 570310386
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jennie Tedlos met with Director, Genevieve Snarr, for the purpose of an unannounced Annual Inspection. Facility hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 7AM-6PM. There were 2 School Age children present supervised by 3 staff at the start of the inspection. LPA reviewed the sign in/sign out app and observed that all children are properly signed into the facility. LPA verified all staff have a 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. LPA inspected all classroom spaces, restrooms, food service areas, and the outdoor play areas. The facility is a portable with 2 rooms located at the Cesar Chavez Elementary School. LPA observed all required forms to be posted. LPA observed that hazardous items, including disinfectants and cleaning solutions, were inaccessible to children in care. Furniture, equipment, and toileting facilities are in operable, sanitary, and safe condition. The outdoor play area was toured. The equipment appeared to be in good repair, there is sufficient cushioning underneath the play structure, and shade is available. LPA observed functioning carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, and a fire extinguisher that meets regulation. REPORT CONTINUES ON 809-C… The kitchen area was toured at the time of inspection and is in sanitary condition. The facility provides Breakfast and PM snack to children in care, and Menus are posted. Drinking water is available to children in care indoors and outdoors. LPA reviewed storage of medications at the facility. Medications are stored appropriately. LPA reviewed children, staff, and facility files. Children’s files possessed required documentation. LPA observed health screening reports for staff with required immunizations. At least one staff member present today has a current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certificate. LPA observed AB1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificates for all staff members. The Director was reminded to renew the course every 2 years through the www.mandatedreporterca.com website. LPA observed the facility roster and verified fire drills were conducted once every 6 months. 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 as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16.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 referred the Director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information (https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information) . LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. 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) 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/ . REPORT CONTINUES ON 809-C... The 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. 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 . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Genevieve Snarr. In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection.

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

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

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What happened during the December 4, 2025 inspection of CATALYST KIDS - CESAR CHAVEZ?

This was a inspection inspection of CATALYST KIDS - CESAR CHAVEZ on December 4, 2025. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to CATALYST KIDS - CESAR CHAVEZ on December 4, 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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