The child care center operates on a church school campus. There are 8 classrooms; two classrooms for 3 ½ to 4 years-old; two classrooms for 3 to 3 ½ years-old; two classrooms for 2 ½ -3 years-old; 1 classroom for 2 – 2 ½ years-old; and 1 classroom for 18 months to 24 months. LPA observed that all classrooms are clean and safe for all children and staff. Purified drinking water is readily available for the children in each room (they also bring their own water bottles from home). LPA reviewed Lead Testing results and the facility is in compliance.

The facility is clean and well organized with ample age-appropriate furnishings and equipment. Surfaces including floors and counter tops are clean and toxic free. There were no hazardous items/toxins observed to be accessible to children in care today. There are no bodies of water accessible to children in care.

LPA observed solid waste containers with tight-fitting lids. Each classroom has a fully charged fire extinguisher (3A40BC or 2A10BC), the last annual fire system inspection for the facility was conducted on 04/22/2025. Combination carbon monoxide/smoke detectors were available in each room and were tested and found to be functioning. Heating and ventilation are acceptable. Disaster drills are conducted every month; the last drill was conducted on 05/02/2025. There are separate staff bathrooms in the office not used by children. Director stated that there are no weapons or firearms on the premises.

• 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.

There is one children’s bathroom with 2 toilets and a handwashing sink in each classroom. There is also an additional sink available in each classroom with hot and cold-water taps. There is no child’s bathroom in the toddler room. For infant/toddlers that need to be changed, there’s a changing table within an arm’s length of the sink. There are enough towels and soap supplies. All toilets, handwashing and cleaning areas are in safe and sanitary operating condition.

Any medications at the facility are stored in each of the classrooms, in high cupboards in each bathroom. Medications were checked and all have required signed parental forms. There were no expired medications found.

LPA observed sufficient cots for all napping children. Linen is taken home and washed each week by parents. For the toddler option, if a child soils their linen or clothes, the soiled linen and/or clothes are taken home by the parents and clean replacements are brought back the next day.

The facility has food brought in by a caterer each day (Lunch Master), a waiver allows the outside food and logs are kept to measure the temperature of the food upon arrival. Temperatures recorded were checked and within allowable limits. Beverages in each classroom was checked and not expired. All food and beverages that require refrigeration are stored in covered containers at 36 degrees F. A daily log for refrigerator temperature is used and was checked by the LPA.

The playground is in safe condition and free from sharp, loose or pointed parts and the areas around or under high climbing equipment has appropriate rubber cushioned material that absorbs a fall and enclosed within the school property, surrounded by a fence. Ample shade is available for the children in the play areas and teachers are always present. Personal water bottles travel with the children to the outside area, all water bottles are labeled with each child’s first and last names.

Children’s records were reviewed, and all selected files were found to be complete and up to date. Staff files were also examined, confirming that all individuals required to undergo criminal background checks have been cleared and are appropriately associated with the facility. At least one opening or closing staff member holds a current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification. 10 teachers and 1 teacher’s aide were found to have expired Mandated Reporter Training certificates; please refer to LIC 809D. The director was reminded of their responsibility to renew CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter certificates every two years.

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 Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

Site supervisor was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

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. For childcare center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). Lead testing is complete and documented.

Effective August 1, 2003 California Law requires Child Care Licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child’s parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury Form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours to the regional office by phone and the written report, LIC 624, within 7 business days.

Site Director 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.

One deficiency was issued during today’s inspection. This report shall remain on file for 3 years.