All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. Upon arrival, the following staff were present during this inspection; Bright Beginner (2-3 year old): 12 preschoolers with 2 staff in the outdoor playarea, Wondering Minds (2-3 year old): 10 preschoolers with 2 staff in the outdoor playarea, Bright Starts (3-4 years old): 12 preschoolers with 2 staff in the classroom, Shining Minds (3-4 year old): 18 preschoolers with 2 staff in the classroom, Bright Future (4-6 years old): 17 preschoolers with 2 staff in the classroom. The facility was observed to be within the license capacity and limitations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher at all times. The following was observed during the tour of the facility:

PHYSICAL PLANT

• 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.

Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication, and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Per director, there are no poisons stored at the facility. LPA observed carbon monoxide detectors in each classroom. Director tested the carbon monoxide detectors in the kitchen. It sounded off the alarms and heard by LPA to be functional. LPA observed required posting information were posted in each classroom. There are first aid supplies available in each classroom.

All kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. Kitchen is located between Bright Beginners and Wonder Minds classrooms. All storage containers for solid waste, including movable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids or solid waste bags shall be discarded immediately after each meal.

Outdoor playground equipment is in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with grass cushioning material that absorbs a fall; climbing apparatuses are single level only. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Availability of outdoor drinking water was observed. Per director, children use outdoor water fountains and water pitchers and disposable cups to drink water during outdoor playtime. LPA advised that no children should be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. LPA observed a child safety gate was installed to the stairs which leads to the staff office on the second floor.

The Director states that there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this inspection. Director states there are no weapons or firearms on the premises.

There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. LPA also reviewed staff records. The review of 5 Staff records was documented on the LIC 859. Staff present had proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. Staff present had proof of TB, measles, pertussis, and influenza. All staff have been given on the-job training sanitation principles, housekeeping, including universal health precautions.

Children's roster was reviewed and is current. Per director, they use bright wheel for sign in and out. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed on director's computer in the office area to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. Per director, parents sign and out children on their phone. During this inspection 69 children were present, and all 69 children were singed in. Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on 04/07/26.

Menus are posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative, in each classroom and per director, menus are emailed to all parents monthly. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. Snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. Preschoolers are provided breakfast, lunch, and a PM snack.

First Aid supplies were observed in the classroom in each classroom. According to director, medication is only administered to a child when accompanied with a doctor's note and is stored in the child’s classroom. The facility was observed to be equipped with an isolation area for any child who becomes ill and it is located in the staff office in the second floor. The ill child will use the staff restroom in the office area during isolation which is disinfected immediately after use per director.

Medication: 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/. Plan of Operation for Incidental Medical Services on file and it was provided during pre-licensing inspection.

Licensee, Armineh Markarinas 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.