All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. LPA conducted a census of the children and the census matches the 39 electronic signatures signed in on the electronic system.

The center has wired smoke & carbon monoxide detectors. Per the director, the smoke detectors are fully functional and serviced regularly. The smoke detectors are wired to notify the Hayward Fire Department when triggered. The center has a working telephone, first aid kits, emergency backpacks, pull down fire alarm system, and multiple ully charged 4A80BC fire extinguishers, which meets standards established by the State Fire Marshal. Disaster drill are being conducted at least once every six months with the last on conducted on 05/11/2026.

LPA reviewed four (4) children in care files around 2:00 PM, and all the files contained Personal and Parent's Rights, Medical Consent forms, and Identification & Emergency Information. LPA reviewed four (4) staff files around 2:30 PM, and they all have the required Health Screening, Employee Rights forms, and Statement Acknowledging Requirement To Report Child Abuse. At least one opening/ closing staff member has a current CPR & First Aid Certificate.

The four (4) classrooms were inspected around 1:15 PM and teacher child ratio was observed. The classrooms are set up for children to explore the different areas. There are adequate play and learning materials available. The floors are clean and the furniture was the correct size for preschool age children. The play equipment is age appropriate and in good repair. There is proper individual storage space for each child to put their belongings. The isolation area for sick children is the nurse station, away from other children in care. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area.

• 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.

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/.

LPA Observation during Inspection around 1:25 PM, LPA observed staff and children in three classrooms napping with the lights turned off as the staff watched over the resting children.

The playground area is fully fenced and free from defects and dangerous conditions during todays inspection. The large play structure is anchored into the ground with cushioning underneath to absorb falls and has a slide. The play equipment is age appropriate and in good repair. The playground has play equipment such as a titter totter, ride on cars, tables, chairs, rock climbing equipment, tricycles, hula hoops, and balls. There's a gate at the bottom of the stairs to prevent children access to the upper floor of the center.

LPA observed that the staff bathroom was separate from the children's bathroom. The children's bathrooms are located inside each classroom jack and jill styled. LPA verified the toilets were working properly by flushing them to make sure it was operating in a safe condition and that the water did not get to hot for children in care. The center has plenty of soap, bath tissue, and paper towels available to children in care.

California Law requires Child Care Centers 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 by phone, fax, or electronic mail. The licensee was also reminded that Mandated Reporter Training ("General" and "Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting www.mandatedreporterca.com.

See 809-C.

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.

The director 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.

The 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.

There are no deficiencies cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director Yujing "Kathy" Huang.