Classrooms: This Preschool facility is licensed with one (1) classroom. Classroom was inspected for age-appropriate furnishings, equipment, and adequate storage for children’s belongings. LPA observed the cleanliness of floors and surfaces. The facility is equipped with telephone service, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, pull-down fire alarms, and fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguishers that are accessible throughout the facility. Fully stocked first-aid kits are available in the classrooms. LPA inspected the napping equipment (sleep mats and bedding) and observed them to be stored in a healthful manner. Bedding is provided by the facility and washed weekly or as needed. Drinking water is accessible by children in the classrooms. The isolation area for when a child is sick is the director’s office.

Food Service Areas: The facility provides AM/PM snacks to children in care. Children bring meals from home. All center provided food items are properly labeled and stored separately from cleaning supplies. Food prep area is clean, adequately equipped, and free from hazardous materials. Snack menus are posted and were reviewed. Solid waste bins are equipped with tight fitting lids. Page 1 of 3. See LIC 809C.

Outdoor Play Area: This facility does not have an outdoor play area. The facility has a waiver granted by Licensing for the use an indoor “gross motor room” within the facility. A staggered schedule for the gross motor room is used to ensure there is no comingling of children from different age groups. The waiver also allows for staff to bring children to walk around the courtyards of the building. There are no pools or other bodies of water on premises.

Files and Record Keeping Review: LPA reviewed the personnel report, and a copy was obtained. All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance and/or exemption and have been associated to the facility. LPA reviewed five (5) staff files of staff who works under all three licenses. Staff files were complete. Every classroom has a fully qualified teacher. At least one opening/closing staff member has a current Pediatric CPR/First-Aid Certification. Director’s CPR/First-Aid Certificate is current and expires on 11/23/2026. Mandated Reporter Training certificates were reviewed and current. Director’s Mandated Reporter training certificate expires on 12/10/2026. LPA did not review children’s files today. The center utilizes a paper sign-in/out system and is in compliance with sign in and out procedures. Fire/disaster drills are performed at least once every six months. The last drill was conducted on 02/17/2025 with staff only as the facility was not in operation. Per director, there are no firearms on the premises. All required documents and waivers are posted in a publicly accessible area.

Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements: Director was reminded that EMSA approved Pediatric CPR & First Aid training must be completed every two (2) years. Mandated Reporter Training ("Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting https://mandatedreporterca.com/. Facility roster and personnel report must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drills must be conducted at least every six (6) months and documented. Effective August 1, 2003 California Law requires Child Care Licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child’s parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury Form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours to the regional office by phone and the written report, LIC 624, within seven (7) business days. LPA informed Director that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov.

Page 2 of 3. See LIC 809C.

Lead Testing: 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 referred director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS): This facility does provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS). No medication is stored at the facility at this time. LPA observed there are secured areas for medication storage that are inaccessible to children in care. 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at http://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

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This facility is active as of today, 02/18/2025. No deficiencies were cited during today's inspection. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted, report was reviewed, and Appeal Rights were provided to Director Leah Ferry. Page 3 of 3. End of Report.