This is a school age program that serves children ages 5 to 12 years. This program operates Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Staff sign in and parents sign out. Teacher and child ratio were not observed during the inspection. Children were still in school., Present staff are fingerprinted cleared and trained in pediatric first aid/CPR. At approximately 2:30 p.m., 2 school-age children arrived and at approximately 2:40 p.m., 5 school-age children arrived.

• 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.

Heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated by LPA Rivera. LPA observed central AC /heater and vents located on the ceiling. LPA observed the thermostat located in the hallway and the temperature to be at 71. LPA observed the fire extinguishers located in the hallways and the classroom and observed the valve on the required 2A10BC fire extinguishers indicating fully charged. Smoke detectors were not tested during this visit due to the detectors being wired to the emergency pull down fire alarm system. The carbon monoxide detector is in the nap room and LPA Rivera tested and heard the sound and is operable. The last emergency drill was conducted on 9/16/24. LPA reminded director Angelica; emergency drills must be conducted every six months. LPA Rivera informed director, the window screens need to be repaired due to being torn from the bottom.

First aid kits supplies are kept inside the classrooms and LPA observed the kits to be fully equipped with band aids, gauzes, adhesive bandages, and antiseptic wipes. During this visit, director Angelica stated currently has one child with medication and severe food allergies. LPA observed the medication EPI PEN with expiration date 12/5/2025 and liquid allergy medication with expiration date 6/2025. LPA Rivera asked if there were any poisons, firearms, weapons, or bodies of water. The director stated no firearms, weapons, no poisons nor bodies of water. LPAs did not observe firearms or weapons, poisons, nor bodies of water. Director stated the ill isolation area takes place in the director’s office and children utilize the staff restroom. Lead testing was conducted on 2/17/2023 and no lead exceedance.

LPA Rivera entered the outdoor play area. LPA Rivera observed the playground to be fenced all around and the wooden gate closed and locked with a self-latch. LPA observed the self-latch gate (right) to be loose and the string to pull to open low. LPA informed the self-latch needs to be fixed and to place the string higher to prevent children from opening the gate. Also, LPA Rodriguez observed a sliding screen door on the yard. LPA Rivera informed to remove the sliding screen and place it in off-limits area. LPA Rivera observed the equipment to be in a safe condition, free of sharp, no lose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. LPA Rivera observed play structure equipment to be age appropriate and areas around or under climbing equipment, are cushioned with artificial turf that may absorb a fall. For adequate shade, LPA Rivera observed 1 hip roof shade structure. LPA

This program provides snacks and meals parents have an option to provide the meals. If parents forget to bring the meal, director stated, facility will provide the meal. LPA Rivera informed director Angelica that any food brought from the children's homes, the container shall be labeled with the child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. For water drinking, LPA Rivera observed water pitchers, and their water bottles in the classrooms. LPA observed the food preparation area to be clean and free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin and storage containers for solid waste, including movable bins with tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents.

The following documents were posted in a prominent, publicly area front lobby: Facility License, Notification of Parents' Rights (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Menu, and PUB 269 Child Passenger System Poster, and Daily Schedule.

LPA Rodriguez reviewed children’s files, and LPA Rivera staff files. LPA Rivera reviewed roster and staff signed in 7 children. LPA observed the sign in on Child Pilot App.

LPA Rivera observed director Angelica Rodriguez American Red Cross Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification dated 1.20.2025, Preventative Health and Safety with nutrition and lead component dated 7.15.2023-7.16.2023 and has proof of immunization against Pertussis, MMR, and Influenza declination. Director has completed the child abuse mandated reporter training dated 2.18.2025. Director was informed that the mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years, and is available at www.mandatedreporterca.com

3. Current Children’s Roster: Each childcare facility shall maintain a current roster of children who are provided care in the facility. The roster shall include the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the child's parent or guardian, and the name and telephone number of the child's physician. This roster shall be available to the licensing agency upon request.

8. Immunization Requirements: Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles or influenza declination

9.Children’s Records: must be available for review; including but not limited to, the following: Name, address, and telephone number of the child's authorized representative and of relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary.

10. Staff Records: must be available for review; background clearance, LIC 503 Health Screening report, LIC 9108 Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse, Staff Qualifications, LIC 9050 Employee Rights, LIC 501 Personnel Record, Mandated Child Abuse Certification, MMR, TDAP, TB, influenza, or influenza declination.

Director Angelica Rodriguez 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.

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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with director Angelica Rodriguez.