CLASSROOM(s): The Preschool Program is located on the campus of SIAC Early Learning Center. Preschool classrooms consist of Rooms 6, 8 and 10. Each classroom has adequate play and learning materials available. The floors, furniture, and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair as observed by the LPA. There is adequate heating/air conditioning, ventilation and lighting for safety and comfort. Drinking water is available inside and outside of the center. There is proper individual storage space for each child. The isolation area for sick children is the director's office on the couch/chair, away from other children in care. LPA observed and Director confirmed that are no toxins, medicines, cleaning products or hazardous materials visible during today's inspection and were made inaccessible to children in care. The center has working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, working telephone, and several fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers in each classroom and throughout the center. At least one person trained in CPR/First aid is present when children are at the facility. LPA observed and Director confirmed that there are no pets, firearms or weapons located in the facility or on the premises.

BATHROOMS: Staff bathrooms (hallway and main office) are separate from children's bathrooms (in classrooms). All bathrooms were observed by the LPA to be in good sanitary condition. All sinks and faucets in all bathrooms are in safe and sanitary operating condition with supplies available to children and staff.

See LIC809C for continuance.

• 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.

OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS: Preschool program has separate play yards from the Infant/Toddler program. All play yards have play structures that are anchored for stability and cushioning to absorb falls. Canopies are available to provide shade to children while at play. LPA observed and Director confirmed that there are no pools, hot tubs or any bodies of water present at the facility.

RECORDS: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. Six (6) children's files and three (3) staff files were reviewed, including the director's file. All staff including directors have valid Child Development permits that were issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. All staff files have required health screening and Employee Rights and all children files contain Identification & Emergency, Personal Rights, and Medical Consent forms. LPA reviewed the facility roster and obtained a copy. Mandated Reporter Training and CPR/First Aid certificates for all staff were reviewed and are up to date. The center is in compliance with the sign in and out procedure. Disaster drills are being conducted at least once every 6 months and the last one conducted was on 1/15/2026. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area.

Center 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.

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/. See LIC809C for continuance.

LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. PIN 22-05-CCP.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director 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 Assistant Director 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.

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Center 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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Center Director Donuell Lilly.