At 12:00 pm, Director guided LPA on a tour of facility. Parents enter through the main gate and drop off their child to their designated classroom. This Preschool program that consists of 4 classrooms, Yellow: 13 children and 2 staff, Red: 17 children and 3 staff, Blue: 0 children and 0 staff, and Green 0 children and 0 staff. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under supervision, including visual supervision. Napping equipment was observed in the form of mats in each classroom. Bedding was inspected for good condition, appropriate storage, and cleanliness. Per Director, children take home bedding every Friday for washing purposes and brought back on Monday. The facility also provides sheet for children and are washed after use. There are age-appropriate toys and supplies for children in each classroom and are in good repair. Each child was observed to have their own cubbie to store personal belongings. The children's restrooms are located in each classroom. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Drinking water is available in form of personal water bottles that are also taken outside when needed. The facility provides additional water which is dispensed in each classroom for children in care.

The classroom furniture and equipment were inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free.

The outdoor playground for children in care was observed and fenced.

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At this time, the Director's Office is used as an isolation area. Parents are contacted immediately. There is also a mat available if needed.

The facility does not provide any meals for children in care. Parents provide children lunch and snacks from home. LPA reminded the licensee, food that is brought from home must be stored properly and in closed containers. There is a kitchen on site and was observed to be clean, and the cleaning compounds/solutions were found to be away from the food. Per Director, the kitchen is not used for any food preparation for children in care. Storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to children. The facility takes measures to keep the facility free of flies, other insects, and rodents. Per Director there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises.

The facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. All areas were identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The following documents were posted in office: Facility License, Notification of Parents' Rights (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), PUB 269 Child Passenger System Poster, and Daily Schedule.

LPA observed a hardwired smoke detector and a functioning carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed a fully charged 2A-10BC fire extinguisher. The valve on the fire extinguisher was pointing to the fully charged green section. Fire extinguisher was serviced on 05/16/2024. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 10/17/2024.

LPA reviewed Sign in and out sheets to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day.

Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. Child records were deemed complete.

Staff records were reviewed to ensure Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation. Staff records were deemed complete.

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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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

CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: 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 child care 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). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov.

Director 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.

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.

At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued today, February 26, 2025.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days during facility’s hours of operation. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the report was provided to Director, Danielle Caputo.

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