The CCC operates Monday through Friday from 6:45 AM until 5:45 PM. At the time of the inspection, LPA observed 16 children in care and 2 additional staff members (cleared and associated).

The two classrooms of the CCC are clean and orderly. The classrooms have age-appropriate equipment and furnishings for children in care. The classrooms contain a number of closets and storage spaces all of which contain items, equipment, and other related objects for children in care. As mentioned prior, the CCC utilizes two bathrooms, each of which possess one sink and one toilet for children in care. The bathrooms were found to be clean, orderly, and rid of any hazardous items for children in care.

Children enjoy a morning and afternoon snack provided by the CCC. Lunches are brought from home. Like snacks, filtered water is also provided by the CCC via a water dispenser and bottled water. Children bring reusable water bottles from home.

CCCs constructed before 1/1/20, are supposed to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before 1/1/23, and then every 5-years except after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after 7/1/22, 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 and is valid until February of 2028. (CONT. LIC 809-C, Page 2)

• 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.

In the "Caterpillar Classroom", a carbon monoxide detector was tested at 11:20 AM and in the "Butterfly Classroom" a detector was tested at 11:23 AM and each were found to be operational. Cleaning supplies and sharps are stored in elevated shelves in the kitchen of the CCC. Medication at the CCC is kept in secure lockbox in each of the classrooms at the CCC. No children currently require medication. LPA viewed a First Aid Kit in the CCC. The First Aid Kit was observed to contain appropriate supplies.

As mentioned prior, the CCC has access to an outdoor play yard. The outside playground area is enclosed by chain linked fencing throughout. The fence’s entry and exit gates in the yard are secure and furnishings in the area are age appropriate. The play equipment is free of sharp, loose, or pointed objects. The play structures in the outdoor playground areas have adequate cushioning to absorb falls (wood chips). The surface of the outdoor playground area is varied. The areas are made up of both concrete pavement, wood chips, and blacktop. Shade is provided by a wooden pergola and by a large shaded structure. LPA also observed a large black top area (former parking lot) that children use. Director attested to LPA that children ride bikes on the black top area and engage in other forms of play. LPA observed 1 large shed in the yard area that is used to store child care related equipment. Facility Representative attested to LPA that children are always supervised while outside and that the outdoor area is inspected prior to letting children outside.

A sampling of staff and children's records were reviewed. The children’s records were complete and were found to contain emergency contact information as well admission agreements, among other relevant licensing documents and forms. Staff records were reviewed and contained current pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications (EMSA approved) and Mandated Reporter Training certificates among other relevant licensing documents. LPA confirmed that there are no bodies of water, firearms, or ammunition that are on site.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. This facility does not currently care for infants 24 months and under. (CONT. 809-C, Page 3)

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.

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.

During today's visit, no citations were issued.

During the exit interview, the Facility Representative confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility when the LPA completed an RSO profile in FAS on 1/14/26.

Facility Representative was provided with Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) and a Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213). The Notice of Site Visit form must be posted for 30 days or a civil penalty of $100 may apply.

An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Facility Representative, Mimma Brandonisio