At 10:45 AM, LPA conducted a census of the children in care, which matched the twenty-five (25) signatures recorded on the sign-in sheets. LPA reviewed the facility records and verified that all individuals subject to a criminal record review had a clearance or exemption and were associated with the facility. At approximately 11:00 AM, LPA inspected the four (4) preschool classrooms and observed that staffing ratios were maintained in accordance with childcare licensing regulations. All classrooms had an adequate supply of play and learning materials. The classrooms were neat and organized to promote learning. Floors, rugs, and carpets were clean. Furniture and equipment were age-appropriate for preschool-age children and maintained in good repair. The facility had adequate heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and lighting. Individual storage space was available for each child. The designated isolation area for sick children was the Director's office, located away from the other children in care.

At approximately 11:30 AM, LPA reviewed three (3) children's files and two (2) staff files. All staff files reviewed contained the required Health Screening, Statement Acknowledging the Requirement to Report Child Abuse, and Employee Rights documentation. All children's files reviewed contained Personal Rights, Medical Consent, and Identification and Emergency Information forms. At least one staff member responsible for opening or closing the facility had a current CPR and First Aid certificate.

The facility was equipped with smoke detectors in each room, a functioning carbon monoxide detector, a telephone, a pull-down fire alarm system, first aid kits, and multiple fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers that met State Fire Marshal standards. LPA tested the carbon monoxide detectors in the classrooms and verified that they were functioning properly. Disaster drills are conducted at least once every six (6) months, with the most recent drill conducted on September 9, 2026. All required documents were posted in a publicly accessible area.

See LIC 809-C for additional information.

• 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.

LPA asked the Director whether the staff bathroom was separate from the children's bathrooms, and the Director confirmed that it was. The children's bathrooms are located inside the classrooms. LPA checked and flushed all toilets in the children's bathrooms to verify that they were functioning properly. LPA also tested the water temperature at the sinks to ensure it was safe for children. The hot water to all sink faucets was turned off, and the sinks were found to be in safe and sanitary operating condition during today's inspection.

The facility provides snacks for children in care. Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten children may purchase lunch from the center if they choose to do so. Weekly menus are posted at the facility. All food is protected from contamination. According to staff, any contaminated food is discarded immediately. LPA reminded the Director that all persons involved in food preparation and service must observe proper personal hygiene and food service sanitation practices to prevent food contamination. All solid waste containers were observed to have tight-fitting covers and were maintained in good repair.

California Law requires Child Care Centers 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 by phone, fax, or electronic mail. The director was also reminded that Mandated Reporter Training ("General" and "Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting www.mandatedreporterca.com.

Lead Testing – Child Care Centers (CCC) CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: 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 21-21.1CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

See 809 C,

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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 director Lindsay Clow.