The classrooms used for child care are clean and organized. The classrooms have age appropriate toys and furnishings available for children in care. Further, the CCC has appropriate lighting and ventilation to support child care services. Each classroom of the CCC has carbon monoxide detectors. A carbon monoxide detector was tested in the Room B at 3:40 PM and found to be operable. Each classroom of the CCC has attached restrooms. LPA observed the restrooms to be in safe and sanitary operating condition. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, sharps and medications are stored in elevated cabinets in each classroom. The location of each item mentioned is readily available to the CCC's staff members, but inaccessible to children in care.

LPA observed the CCC's menu posted along with other required licensing notices and documents near the entry walkway. The CCC provides breakfast, lunch and snacks for children in care. Meals are prepared on site. LPA observed an operable refrigerator in the CCC's kitchen which contained dated food items for children in care. The kitchen has hot water for the preparation of meals. The CCC's kitchen is inaccessible to children in care. The CCC has available filtered drinking water for children inside the CCC and outside in the play areas. 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 (CONT.809, Page 2).

LPA observed the CCC's outdoor playground areas to be enclosed by wrought iron fencing and partitioned to create an area for toddlers and an area for preschool age children. The fences' entry/exit gates to the playground areas are secured. Each playground area has age appropriate toys and play equipment. Toys and play equipment observed by the LPA are in suitable condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed objects. The playground areas also have ample cushioning materials to absorb falls and an abundance of shade created by trees, shades and building overhangs. LPA observed two sheds in the playground area which contain CCC supplies. No bodies of water were observed on site. Waste receptacles with tight fitting covers were observed throughout the CCC.

LPA reviewed both children's records and the records of staff members. The children’s records are complete and found to contain emergency contact information as well as immunization records, amongst other required licensing forms and documents. Staff records were reviewed and contained Pediatric CPR and First Aid (ESMA approved) certifications as well as Mandated Report certifications, amongst other required licensing forms and documents . Site Supervisor informed LPA no firearm or ammunition is stored on site.

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-care-centers/.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed 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.