Routine inspection·March 4, 2026

On March 4, 2026, at 8:15 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Simerjit Kaur met with Director Diane Tapia Aguilar for an Unannounced Annual Random Inspection . There were 13 infants, and 3 staff members present during the inspection. The facility was toured for a health and safety inspection. The facility operates from 6:30am – 6:00pm, Monday – Friday. This facility also holds a license for a preschool (Facility #013412608) component. The are two classrooms, Infants (first room on the left of the hallway) and Toddlers (second room on the left of the hallway) for infant component. LPA observed all classrooms to have ample age-appropriate materials for the children’s learning and play. The toys/material were properly stored and in proper working order. LPA verified there were no medications in facility. The facility has a designated area to store medications when needed. All infants have a designated crib with their name, and picture. All toxins, cleaning products, and hazardous materials were observed to be in inaccessible areas. LPA observed all cribs to be clean, free of objects, and well maintained. All diapering materials were observed to be properly labeled and stored. All napping materials were observed to be well maintained and properly stored as well. The facility provides sleeping cots for the toddlers. All sheets are from facility and washed daily. All blankets for toddlers are brought from the children’s home. All children’s bathrooms are located inside of the classrooms. LPA observed all bathrooms to be clean, well maintained, with ample number of sinks and toilets. All children have access to clean drinking water in each classroom. There are multiple properly working smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, 3A40BC fire extinguishers, and first aid kits on site. The facility does not transport children. The outside play yard was observed to be fully fenced, well maintained, with ample age-appropriate materials for the children. All play materials for the children were observed to be clean and in good repair. There is plenty of shade for the children as well. LPA did not observe any harmful or unattended bodies of water in or around the facility. Page 1 of 4 LPA observed the kitchen to be clean, well maintained, and made inaccessible to the children in care. All food on site was observed to be properly stored. LPA observed all bottles and food on site to be properly stored and labeled. Breast milk is also kept separate from formula. The facility provides breakfast, lunch and snack. All food that is brought from the children’s home will be properly labeled and stored. All staff working at the facility have obtained a criminal record clearance. The fire/disaster drill log is complete with the last drill logged 11/14/2025. All required postings, including the menu are posted in the entrance of the facility. The sign in/out is conducted electronically on Care Connect App. LPA reviewed children’s files, staff files, and the facility files. Director was reminded that California law requires facilities to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to children in care, to the child's parents, and to the Department within 24 hours by phone. Within seven (7) days from the incident, facilities must submit the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624) to the Department. 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/ . Personnel and facility roster must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drills must be conducted at least every six (6) months and documented. LPA informed Director that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility director 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 licensee facility representative of the importance of checking for and removing any 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. Facility 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. Page 2 of 3 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 as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16. 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 (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information ( https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information ) Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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/ . 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. 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 . See 809D for deficiencies. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Diane Tapia. Page 3 of 3