Routine inspection·August 13, 2025

On August 13, 2025 at 10:15 AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elimika Woods conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection and met with the Director Antonio Betts. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and the facility was toured for a health and safety inspection. There were 19 infant children present during this inspection and seven (7) additional staff members. This is an infant program with a toddler option licensed for 57. The hours of operation are 7:00 AM-6:00 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 19 electronic signatures signed in on the Bright Wheel App. LPA reviewed three children in care files around 10:30 AM, and all the files contained Parent's Rights, Medical Consent forms, Personal Rights, and Identification & Emergency Information. LPA reviewed four (4) staff files around 11:15 AM, and they all have the required Health Screening and Employee Rights forms, At least one opening/ closing staff member has a current CPR & First Aid Certificate. The center has wired smoke & carbon monoxide detectors, a working telephone, first aid kits, and multiple fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher which meets standards established by the State Fire Marshal hanging on the walls in each classroom. The four (4) classrooms were inspected around 12:00 PM and teacher child ratio was observed. The classrooms are set up for infant children to explore. There is adequate play and learning materials available for children in care. The floors are clean and the furniture is the correct size for infants and toddlers. The play equipment is age appropriate and in good repair. There is proper individual storage space for each child to put their belonging. The centers isolation area for sick children is the director's area, away from other children in care. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area. See 809-C. At 12:15 PM, LPA observed the containers and bottles of food, brought by the parents are labeled with the infant’s name and current date. LPA observed an area where they have a refrigerator, that area is clean and free of evidence of rodents . All kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are free of litter, and rubbish. 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. 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/ . LPA reminded the director that a refrigerator shall be used to store any medications that requires refrigeration. LPA observed that the staffs bathroom was down the hallway in the main building and separate from the children's bathroom. The infants changing tables are located inside the classroom s and they are within an arm’s reach of a sink. LPA observed sufficient infant napping equipment and plenty of supplies that are available to children in care. The outside playground areas are fully fenced and free from defects and dangerous conditions during todays inspection. The three (3) infant playground areas have canopies that provides shade to children while at play and the play equipment is age appropriate and in good repair. 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 . Lead Testing – 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. See 809-C, 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 Antonio Betts.