LPA reviewed facility records and verified that all individuals subject to criminal record review have received a clearance or exemption and are associated with the facility. LPA conducted a census of the children, and the census matched the 37 electronic signatures signed in on the facility’s electronic system. At approximately 1:00 PM, LPA reviewed six (6) children’s files and three (3) staff files. All staff files contained the required Health Screening and Employee Rights forms. All children’s files contained Personal Rights, Medical Consent forms, and Identification and Emergency Information forms. At least one opening and closing staff member has a current CPR and First Aid certification.

The large classroom was inspected at approximately 12:40 PM, and staff-to-child ratios were in compliance with licensing regulations. There are adequate play and learning materials available. The room temperature was adequate for children in care, and the floors were observed to be clean and well maintained. The furniture was appropriately sized for school-age children, and individual storage space was available for each child in care. The designated isolation area for sick children is located next to the director’s desk, away from other children in care.

LPA tested the center’s smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector and found them to be functioning properly. The center has a working telephone, a pull-down fire alarm system, and multiple fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers located throughout the center, which meet the standards established by the State Fire Marshal. Disaster drills are conducted at least once every six months, with the last drill conducted on 02/10/2026. All required documents are posted in a publicly accessible area.

• 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.

The center uses the elementary school’s playground for outdoor play. The playground has multiple play structures that are anchored to the ground. The play structures with slides have cushioning underneath to absorb falls. Trees provide shade and protection from harmful sunlight during outdoor play. The children brings their water bottle to the playground for outdoor play. The play equipment is age-appropriate and in good repair..

LPA’s Observation During Inspection:
At approximately 1:30 PM, the children began arriving at the facility and signing into the electronic sign-in system. One staff member was responsible for the sign-in tablet while other staff members assisted the children as they arrived. One group of children sat on the rug during circle time while staff reviewed the day’s activities. Some children sat at multiple tables with homework, books, or activity sheets and began working. Staff were positioned throughout the classroom, and some monitored the bathrooms as children came and went. The children’s voices were calm, and no children were yelling. Staff engaged with the children and answered their questions about the presence of licensing staff at the facility.

LPA inspected the staff bathroom at approximately 1:25 PM and was informed by the representative that it is separate from the children’s bathroom. LPA observed that one of the bathrooms contains a stall marked for staff use only. Per staff, this stall is used only when no children are present in the bathroom. LPA verified that the toilets were operating properly by flushing them to ensure they were in safe working condition. The center has an adequate supply of soap, toilet tissue, and paper towels available for children in care.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/

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The director 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.

The director 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.

There are no deficiencies cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the site director Lourdes Nanevicz