Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 04/16/2026 at 9:30 AM Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Mone Flores and Kareeca “Reeca” Sykes conducted an
Unannounced 3 Year Required Inspection
at KinderCare Learning Center - Infant Program. LPAs met with the Center’s Director, Shannon Regacho, and explained the purpose of today's inspection. Facility's operating days and hours are Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM - 6 PM.
Indoor Space
: Physical plant was inspected and toured with the Director, Shannon Regacho. There is one Infant room which is separated into two sections, Head Start and KinderCare programs. 20 Infants were engaged in various activities under the visual supervision of the 2 teachers, 1 aide and 1 assistant. Rooms, restrooms, and in-use areas were inspected. Food and feeding bottles were labeled and stored safely. Food storage areas were sanitary, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. Napping area had cribs and were cordoned off from the activity area by dividers. The infant changing table has raised sides that are at least 3 inches in height, has a vinyl changing pad that is at least 1 inch thick and in good condition. Napping equipment is appropriate. Director stated that facility does not possess nor store any weapons on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to the health and safety of children were stored in places inaccessible to them. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazards. LPAs observed a working fire extinguisher, smoke detectors which were last tested on 3/18/2026 and carbon monoxide detectors which were last tested on 4/3/2026, fire pull stations, and sprinkler system. Log shows that the last Fire Drill was conducted on 04/10/2026. Facility does provide transportation for children, and the Director understands that children cannot be left alone, unattended in parked vehicles. Facility’s License, Parents’ Rights Poster PUB 393, Personal Rights, Activity Schedules, and Menus were observed to be posted.
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Outdoor Space:
Outdoor activity space was inspected and observed to be fenced and safe. The play equipment is age appropriate and maintained in good condition and free of hazards. Shade is provided by way of covered areas. There were no bodies of water observed. Drinking water is arranged to be readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities.
File Review
: Sign in and out procedures and logs were reviewed. A sampling of Infant and Staff files were taken for review. LPAs reviewed the Needs and Services Plan for all infants which were updated quarterly. Reviewed Individual Safe Sleep Plan LIC9227 and Sleep Log for each infant. There was at least one Teacher with current certification in Pediatric CPR and First Aid present at the facility during inspection. A copy of Children Roster and Personnel Report was obtained.
On or before March 30, 2018 any person who works in a child care facility shall complete Mandated Reporter training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided:
https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers
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Review of staff files show that staff has completed Mandated Reporter training.
LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with the facility's Director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep
as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [or facility representative] of the importance of checking for 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.
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.
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This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPAs 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/
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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.
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
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In the areas that were evaluated,
no regulatory violations were observed
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Exit interview conducted and report was provided with the Director, Shannon Regacho.
A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days.