Licensing staff observed all required forms/publications to be posted in the office as well as copies in each classroom. Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request.

At 1pm, LPA entered and inspected Room 1 (Spanish; 2-4s): 3 children with 1 staff member, Room 2 (2.5-3.5s): 14 children with 2 staff members, Room 3 ( 2-2.5s): 17 children with 2 staff members, Room 4 (Toddler Option): 7 children with 2 staff members, Room 5 (2-3.5s): 13 children with 3 staff members, Room 6 (3-4s): 15 children with 3 staff members, Room 8 (4s): 17 children with 2 staff members, and Room 9 (4.5-5.5): 12 children with 1 staff member. It was nap time for most of the classrooms during the time of the tour. Napping equipment was observed to be cots. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All floors are clean and safe.

At 1:10pm, a fire extinguisher was observed. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 08/05/2024, as indicated on service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually.Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable.

There are restrooms available in each classroom for Rooms 1-6. Rooms 7-9 share a community restroom available out side their classroom. All toilets, hand washing, and bathing facilities are safe, sanitary and are operating properly. The Toddler component contains a diaper changing table. LPA observed the diaper changing table to be at least one inch thick, with raised sides of at least 3-inches, and within arms reach of the sink.

All food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish and rodents and/or any other vermin. Snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. This facility provides AM and PM snack. Families provide lunch for their own child.

At 1:35pm, LPA reviewed the outdoor play area. Outdoor playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is one large yard that has two sections to be used as play areas. Both areas have a large play structure, grass areas, carts, bikes, and shade for children. There is a Toddler play area that is located outside of Room 5 that is physically separated from the other outdoor play areas. Drinking water is readily available outdoors.

Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher during tour. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. All areas were identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected.

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Facility Representative 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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director and 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 licensee [or facility representative] 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.

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.

Facility Representative 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 the Director Parima Madan, at 3:45pm. Copy of Report provided.

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