Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 3/10/26 at 11:15am, LPA Briana Plumboy met with Assistant Director Martha Sanchez for an unannounced random inspection. The center operates Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 6:00pm. There is a toddler option available at the center. The center and playground were toured to conduct a Health and Safety inspection. There were 74 children present during the visit, as well as 11 staff.
The center consists of 5 rooms (Rose, Lily, Tulip, Marigold, & Sunflower classrooms). The Lily classroom is located behind the office and houses toddlers (ages 18 months to 30 months), the Tulip, the Rose, Sunflower, and Marigold classrooms house the preschool age children. There is storage for children's belongings. There are furniture, toys and activities, which are age appropriate. There is heating and lighting. There is drinking water readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. There are combined bathrooms for boys and girls. All toilets flush properly, and there is running water, soap, and paper towels available for children to wash and dry their hands. There is a separate bathroom for staff which is located off the toddler room. There are no bodies of water, or free standing water, accessible to children during todays inspection. The food preparation areas appear to be clean. There is a menu posted, and there are no cleaning supplies stored with food. The snacks are provided by families. Each month a different child is assigned 1 day out of the month to bring an assigned snack. The lunches are provided by each child's family. There are mats and sheets available for children's use, and they are stored properly. The playground has age appropriate equipment. All required documents are posted for public review. The center is in compliance with the sign in and out procedure. Disaster drills are being conducted at least once every 6 months, and the log indicates the last one done was on 1/22/26. The center is equipped with a first aid kit, working telephone, carbon monoxide detector, pull down fire alarm and multiple fully charged fire extinguishers.
LPA observed the interaction between the staff and children in care during the inspection, and found it to be in compliance with the Title 22 Regulations.
The center roster was reviewed, and a copy was obtained. A review of 5 staff files was completed. All staff have been fingerprint cleared and associated to this center.
See 809-C for continuance
All staff have provided proof of immunization against pertussis and measles, and influenza or provided a note declining the influenza immunization. All staff have current CPR/First Aid certificate. All staff have completed and received certificates in Mandated Reporter training.
This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. A Plan of Operation that includes 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:
http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
IMS is stored in the child's assigned classroom, kitchen, and inside the directors office.
Facility representative was encouraged to frequently visit our website at
ccld.ca.gov
for licensing regulations and updates.
Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms.
To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe
and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.
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 facility representative 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
.
See 809-C for continuance
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-carecenters/
.
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.
The Director is reminded any structural changes to the center or additions to the child care facility must be reported to Community Care Licensing.
Director was reminded of Departments inspection authority, with our without any notice.
The facility representative 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 facility representative 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 facility representative.