Sixteen toddlers, seventeen pre-k children, S1, S2, and seven staff members were present at today's visit.

LPA verified with the CDSS Background Check System that S1, S2, and seven 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.

LPA reviewed the electronic app, where parents signed their children into the facility, and found that all signatures were accounted for.

The facility license, waiver, Child Passenger Restraint System Poster, Notifications of Parents’ Rights, Emergency Disaster Plan, and Personal Rights were displayed on the wall inside protective sleeves.

The last emergency disaster drill was conducted on July 22, 2025, and documented in the facility log. A review of previous drills confirmed they had been conducted monthly.

Safety equipment on-site included smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fully charged fire extinguishers, and first aid kits.

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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 found clean, well-maintained, and free from hazards. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and toxic substances were inaccessible to the children. All accessible cabinets and drawers in the classrooms contained no hazardous materials.

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

The facility has an outdoor waiver approved by the Department, which allows no more than eighteen children at a time. The outdoor playground was clean and free of debris, with a fence at least four feet tall. 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. A water filling station was available in the outdoor playground.

The facility provides lunch and snacks for children from an outside vendor who delivers the food. According to S1, none of the children needed prescribed medication or EpiPens.

LPA observed that napping equipment and bedding were available for the children. Cots were provided for the children by the facility. Sheets and blankets were available and cleaned weekly or as needed by the facility.

LPA reviewed children's and staff files. Five children’s files were found to be complete and included all required licensing forms. Infant sleep logs were reviewed and found to be complete, which included the dates and signatures from the staff. Five staff files were also found to be complete and included all required licensing forms, with valid Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Mandated Reporter Training certificates. Five staff transcripts were reviewed and found to meet the educational requirements for Early Childhood Education, qualifying them to serve as teachers.

S1 provided a copy of the new director’s packet to the LPA. LPA reviewed the director's packet and found it to be complete. The new director will be Sarah Fong.

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.

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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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) 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

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.

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

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, Ellen Peterson-Allen.