• Sunflower Room (Pre-K): 20 Children with 2 Staff (1 Fully Qualified Teacher and 1 Substitute)

• Daisy Room (2-3s): 12 Children with 3 Staff (All Fully Qualified Teachers)

• Poppy Room (2-3s): 10 Children with 3 Staff (2 Fully Qualified Teacher and 1 Teacher’s Aide)

Indoor areas were inspected and found to contain age-appropriate furniture, equipment, and materials in good condition. Heating, lighting, and ventilation were adequate throughout classrooms and activity areas. Floors were clean and free of hazards. Drinking water was readily accessible to children. Bathrooms were sanitary, stocked with necessary supplies, and fixtures were operational. There are changing table available for any children that are diapering. Children bring food and snacks from home. Solid waste containers had tight fitting lids and were in good repair.

The outdoor play space was fully fenced and free from hazards. LPA did not observe any bodies of water on the premises. Outdoor play equipment was in good condition, with adequate cushioning material underneath climbing structures. Shade and drinking water were readily accessible to children during outdoor activity. There are animals (a guinea pig, bunnies, chickens, and a swine) in the outdoor area, LPA observed them to be caged and inaccessible to children.

• 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Facility Representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website, a consumer education resource that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to licensed providers and Resource and Referral Agencies throughout California.

No violations were observed during today’s inspection, advisory notes are listed on the LIC 9102, and the facility was found to be operating in substantial compliance with Title 22 and Health and Safety code. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed in its entirety with the facility representative, Allison Wachtel and Pauline Ascue. Appeal rights were provided and explained. A Notice of Site Visit was issued and must remain posted for 30 days.

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Children’s records were reviewed and found to contain required documentation, including admission agreements, emergency contact information, medical assessments, and immunization records. Staff files were reviewed and contained the required health screenings, immunization records, mandated reporter training certificates, CPR and First Aid certifications, and documentation of educational qualifications.

Lead testing requirements for Child Care Centers were reviewed. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers 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 five years afterward, as outlined in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16. For centers licensed after July 1, 2022, water testing must be completed within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). LPAs verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP:

The center currently does not use any water outlets in the facility for food preparation or drinking. The facility representative was advised if they plan or expect to begin using an outlet for food preparation or drinking water, they must notify the local regional office. In addition, it is recommended that parents and authorized representative are notified that the facility plans to test and begin using tap water for drinking and/or food preparation. The facility must then follow the testing guidance outlined in the written directives, and test outlets prior to initial use for drinking water or food preparation.

LPAs referred the facility representative to the Department’s website for lead information at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information.

Criminal record clearances were reviewed for all required individuals. Facility Representative 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.