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 are no swimming pools or other bodies of water on the premises. Firearms and ammunition are not permitted or stored on site.

Furniture and equipment are in good condition and 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 present under climbing equipment and slides to absorb falls. Toilets and handwashing facilities are clean, safe, and operational. The facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors. Floors are clean and safe. Solid waste containers have tight-fitting lids and are in good condition.

Drinking water is available indoors and outdoors through personal bottles, facility-provided bottles, bottled water, and a filtered water system. Parents provide meals, and the facility provides snacks. To reduce allergen exposure, the facility maintains a strict no-nut policy. If food brought from home contains nuts, it is secured and returned to the parent. Parents are reminded of this policy to ensure the health and safety of all children. Meals are served in the children’s classrooms. Snack menus are posted at least one week in advance and are accessible to authorized representatives.

• Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.

• Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files, which included complete contact information for authorized representatives and individuals who may assume responsibility for the child, as well as medical assessments. Staff files reviewed contained health screenings, immunization records for influenza, pertussis, and measles, and current documentation of completed Mandated Reporter Training.

LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website: www.ccld.ca.gov, which provides access to forms, regulations, Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates.

LPA reviewed Reporting Requirements as outlined in Section 101212 of the regulations.

Director Amanda Tuller was reminded that all adults 18 and older, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer an existing clearance/exemption, before being present at the facility. A civil penalty of $100.00 per day for up to 5 days, or up to 30 days for repeat violations, will 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 contamination by January 1, 2023, and every five years thereafter. Centers licensed after July 1, 2022, must test water within 180 days of licensure per Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). LPA verified that lead testing was completed in accordance with these directives. Director Amanda Tuller was referred to the Department’s lead testing webpage: www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information.

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/.

To improve the inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey to share your experience. For questions or feedback regarding the process or CARE tools, email: inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. Additional information is available at: www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.

An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Director Amanda Tuller. 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 was provided and must be posted for 30 days.