Thirteen children, S1, and two staff members (S2 and S3) were present at today's visit.

LPA reviewed the sign-in/sign-out sheet, where parents signed their children into the facility, and found that all signatures were accounted for.

LPA verified with the CDSS Background Check System that S1 and the two staff members have current criminal record clearances and are in eligible status. For today's visit, the facility is observed within capacity limits and ratios.

The facility license, Child Passenger Restraint System Poster, Notifications of Parents’ Rights, Emergency Disaster Plan, and Personal Rights were displayed on the bulletin board.

The last emergency disaster drill was conducted on April 11, 2025, and documented in the facility log. A review of previous drills confirmed they had been conducted at least once every six months.

The facility has a first aid kit, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers.

Two children had prescribed medication on site, and two were found to be current, with the prescription label. One child’s (C1) second medication was found to have a prescription label without an expiration date. LPA requested S1 that C1’s medication shall not be used until the parents provide a document indicating the expiration date.

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• 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.

The facility was equipped with age-appropriate toys, furniture, and learning materials. Each child had a designated storage area labeled with their name. The bathroom was clean, fully operational, and with essential sanitation supplies.

The two outdoor play areas (located on the second and third levels) were clean and free of debris. Play equipment was in good condition, with no sharp, loose, or pointed parts. No pools, spas, or bodies of water were present on the property.

The lower outdoor play area, also known as the lower slope, is currently not set up for use, and the LPA has requested that it remain unused until it is fully cleaned and free of debris.

Parents are required to provide their child's lunch and snacks. The facility provides filtered water for its children.

The facility provides cots for children to take naps in. LPA observed that sheets and blankets were available for the children. The facility provides sheets and blankets to its children, which must be laundered weekly by the parents.

LPA reviewed six children’s files and found that each record is complete. The files contained emergency identification information and required immunizations.

LPA reviewed two staff files and found that both have current Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Mandated Reporter Training certificates

LPA reviewed two staff immunization records (MMR and Tdap) and found that one (S3) did not have a record of her Tdap vaccine in her file. Therefore, the facility will receive a technical violation.

LPA reviewed transcripts for two staff members and confirmed that two have completed twelve Early Childhood Education (ECE) units. qualifying them to work as teachers.

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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.

LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

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/.

Facility Representative 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.

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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

Technical Violation: Violations of the Health and Safety Code (HSC), regulations (CCR), or interim licensing standards (ILS) that do not pose a health, safety or personal rights risk.

S1 provided an updated LIC 309 form to the LPA during today’s visit.

There were no deficiencies cited at this time.

A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Sabrina Mirzaie.