Routine inspection·April 14, 2025

On April 14, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lauren Scott met with Director, Tereadel Sosa Borges for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. Facility days and hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. There were 46 children present during today's inspection. LPA reviewed the sign in/out book and observed that the children are properly signed in. 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 toured the facility inside and out. LPA observed that hazardous items were inaccessible to children in care. LPA reviewed staffing ratios, first aid supplies, fire drills and drinking water. LPA observed all required forms to be posted. LPA observed functioning carbon monoxide and smoke alarms. LPA observed the toys, furniture and equipment to be in good condition. Outdoor play area was toured, the play structure appeared to be in good repair. Facility provides breakfast, lunch and snack to children in care. All food is prepared by the district and brought into the facility. Report continues on 809-C LPA reviewed children’s and staff files. LPA observed health screening reports with TB test and required MMR and TDAP vaccines for all adults and children. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid. LPA observed AB1207 Mandated Reporter training certificates for all staff. The site supervisor was reminded to renew the course every 2 years through www.mandatedreporterca.com website. 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-carecenters/ . LPA referred director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Tereadel Sosa Borges. A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements may result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Title 22 deficiencies cited on subsequent LIC809D