Routine inspection·June 12, 2025

On June 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elimika Woods conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection and met with the director Lolita King-Yates. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and the facility was toured for a health and safety inspection. There were four (4) infant children present during this inspection and two (2) additional staff members. The hours of operation are 7:30 AM-5:30 PM, Monday -Friday. All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. LPA conducted a census of the children and the census matches the signatures signed in on the sign in sheet. LPA reviewed the files of two children in care around 9:00 AM, and all the files contained Personal and Parent's Rights, Medical Consent forms, and Identification & Emergency Information. The one (1) classroom was inspected around 9:30 AM and teacher child ratio was observed. The classroom was set up for infant children, this area had gates separating the different areas or rooms for children to explore. There are adequate play and learning materials available. The floors were clean, the furniture the correct size for infant children, and the equipment was age appropriate and in good repair. The changing tables were in arm's reach of the faucets and there are enough individual cribs for every infant. LPA reviewed all staff files around 10:00 AM, and files have the required Health Screening, and Employee Rights forms, At least one opening/ closing staff member has a current CPR & First Aid Certificate. Disaster drills are being conducted at least once every 6 months and the last one conducted was on 04/14/2025 . The center has wired smoke detectors that are wired to notify the fire department when triggered. Per director, the smoke detectors are fully functional and serviced regularly. The center has a working telephone, first aid kits, emergency backpack, pull down fire alarm system, and multiple fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher which meets standards established by the State Fire Marshal. LPA tested the centers carbon monoxide detector in the infant classroom and found it to be functioning properly. There is proper individual storage space for each child to put their belonging. The isolation area for sick children is the director's office, away from other children in care. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area. See 809-C. This facility provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks for children in care and there are weekly menus posted at the facility. LPA observed an area where they have a refrigerator this area is clean and free of evidence of rodents. LPA reminded the facility representative that all persons engaged in food preparation and service shall observe personal hygiene and food service sanitation practices to protect food from contamination. The infant playground area is fully fenced and free from defects and dangerous conditions during todays inspection. The playground has a canopy that provides shade to children while at play and the playground is separate from the preschool playgound. The play equipment is age appropriate and in good repair. LPA Observation during the Visit: LPA observed an infant staff supervising four infant children while holding and comforting another child on the floor. The infant staff member was in total control of the four babies and looked happy. Another staff member was in the kitchen preparing lunch and snacks for children in care. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated 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) 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-care-centers/ . 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 . See 809-C Lead Testing \342\200\223 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. 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 . 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 director Lolita King-Yates .