Routine inspection (3-year)·December 8, 2025

On December 8 th ,2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kassandra Medrano met with Facility Representative, Batsheba \342\200\234Sheba\342\200\235 Lagasca, for an unannounced required\342\200\223annual inspection. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the facility during today's inspection with facility representative. LPA observed the required posted materials, including the Facility License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610), Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148), Parents' Rights Poster (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Child Car Seat Law (PUB 269), and Activity Schedule. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday: 6:30am-6pm. The infant program is Licensed in the Teddy Bear Room. On site the licensee has another license, AB\342\200\231s Preschool and Daycare (013422012) and is licensed in rooms: Pre-K room and Panda Room. The following was observed today: LPA reviewed 1 child's and 2 staff files during today's inspection. The staff files that were reviewed have current CPR and First Aid certifications on file. Sheba understands that there shall be at least one person, with valid CPR and First Aid certifications, on site at all times or present during off-site activities (field trips). Per facility representatives, the last fire/disaster drill was completed on 11/11/2025. LPA observed that the teacher/child ratio was in compliance during today's inspection. Sheba understands the conditions, limitations, and capacity specifications of the facility license. Sheba understands that children shall be always visually supervised. The facility has trash cans with tight fitting lids for solid waste. During tour of classroom it was found that two spray bottles of cleaning detergents were left in an unlocked cabinet that was in reach of infants. Continued on Page 2.... Facility representative understands that smoking is not allowed on the Facility premises. Any child(ren) who exhibit symptoms of illness including, but not limited to, fever or vomiting, are not accepted in care. Any child(ren) who become ill during the day, shall be isolated in the director\342\200\231s office. 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/ . 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 ) Facility completed lead testing and there were no exceedances. The facility has adequate ventilation, including central air conditioning/heating. Sheba understands that the facility must be kept free of flies and other insects & rodents. Staff and children's bathrooms are clean, and operable. Sheba states that there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. Snacks and meals are provided by parents, LPA observed that there was a gallon in fridge that was not labeled. LPA spoke to facility representative about labeling requirements. Report continued on Page 3.... LPA did not observe any bodies of water, LPA advised that if water play is conducted that water is removed and kept under 2 inches of water. Sheba states that the facility does not provide transportation. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative 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 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. Batsheba, 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. 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 . Report Continued on Page 4... LPA Medrano informed the facility representative, Batsheba, that this report dated 12/8/2025 documents one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Medrano informed the facility representative to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 12/8/2025 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. 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, Batsheba. California Code of Regulations, Title 22 deficiencies are being cited on the following pages: