Routine inspection·October 9, 2025

On Thursday, October 09, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Isabel Ortega, conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Site Supervisor II, Amber Pumphrey who granted access and guided LPA on a tour of the facility. At the time of arrival there were 6 infants in care and three staff providing care and supervision. This is an infant program that serves children ages 0 to 2 years. This program operates Monday to Friday 6:45 a.m. \342\200\223 5:00 p.m. Sign in and out takes place at the main entrance by the main door and kept in a purple binder. Teacher and child ratio were observed, and present staff are fingerprinted cleared. Staff are trained in Pediatric First Aid/CPR, a valid training certificate was observed by LPA dated 3/15/2025 EMSA approved. Annual fee is current. LPA entered the infant classroom. LPA observed six infants napping with staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3, present providing care and supervision. LPA observed safe sleep signed by parent stating infant is able to roll back and forth on their own without assistance LPA observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored inside cabinet with a lock, making cabinet inaccessible to children to open. LPA observed the cribs to be free from bumper pads, pillows, toys, and hanging above items. LPA observed two step trash bins with a lid, one for diapers and one for trash. LPA observed the diapering changing table to be arm\342\200\231s length distance to the sink and a vinyl diapering mat. Per facility, soiled clothing is not rinsed in the sink. It is placed in a plastic bag and the vinyl mat is cleaned with soap and water and disinfected with disinfectant solution. LPA observed children\342\200\231s personal items to be in individual bins. LPA also observed infant bottles labeled with names and time. Infant meals are provided by the head start program and prepared on site. Heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated . LPA observed central AC /heater and vents located on the ceiling properly working. LPA observed the thermostat located in classroom and th e temperature to be at 68 degrees. Smoke detectors were not tested during this visit due to the detectors being wired to the emergency pull down fire alarm system. The carbon monoxide detector is in the main entrance hallway. The last emergency drill was conducted on 8/13/25 at 9:00 a.m. Mobile infants, LPA observed sleeping cots to be in good condition. First aid kits supplies are kept inside the classrooms and LPA observed the First aid kit to be fully equipped with band aids, gauzes, adhesive bandages, and antiseptic wipes. During this inspection Facility director stated currently has no children with medication or severe food allergies. LPA asked if there were any poisons, firearms, weapons, or bodies of water. According to facility there are no firearms, weapons, no poisons nor bodies of water. LPA did not observe firearms or weapons, poisons, nor bodies of water during inspection. An isolation area takes place in the director\342\200\231s office and infant utilize a different vinyl changing mat. Lead testing was conducted on 9/24/22 and no lead exceedance was reported. The outdoor play area was observed to be in good condition, the playground is fenced all around and the gate leading to the parking lot is closed, and locked with a keypad lock. LPA observed the equipment to be in a safe condition, free of sharp, no lose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. LPA observed play structure equipment to be age appropriate and areas around or under climbing equipment, are cushioned with granulated rubber mat that may absorb a fall. For adequate shade, LPA observed two shade structures. LPA observed a trash bin with a lid on the outdoor play area. LPA also observed an orange igloo for water drinking with filtered water. This program provides snacks and meals. Meals and snacks are prepared on site. LPA observe the infant refrigerator to be clean and empty. LPA revised with facility if any food brought from the children's homes, the container shall be labeled with the child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. For water drinking, LPA observed water pitchers, bottles, and Sippy cups in the classroom. LPA observed the food preparation area to be clean and free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin and storage containers for solid waste, including movable bins with tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents. The following documents were posted in a prominent, publicly area front lobby: Facility License, Notification of Parents' Rights (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Menu, and PUB 269 Child Passenger System Poster, and Daily Schedule. LPA reviewed the children\342\200\231s roster, children\342\200\231s files, staff files, 15-minute sleep logs, and sign in sheets and observed 8 signed in signatures observed. LPA observed Staff immunization and has proof of Pertussis, MMR, TB, and Influenza declination. Staff have completed the child abuse mandated reporting training dated 7/18/2025. The following was also discussed with program manager: 1. The following items are zero tolerance by Licensing: Refused Entry to a Facility or Any Part of a Facility is a violation of Section 1596.852, 1596.853 or 1597.09. Regulations 101238 (g) (2), The Presence of an Excluded Individual, Fire Clearance Violations, Accessible Bodies of Water, Accessible Firearms, Ammunition or Both 2. Breakfast/Lunch/Snack Menus: Menus are required to be posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days must also be available upon request. 3. Current Children\342\200\231s Roster: Each childcare facility shall maintain a current roster of children who are provided care in the facility. The roster shall include the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the child's parent or guardian, and the name and telephone number of the child's physician. This roster shall be available to the licensing agency upon request. 4. LIC 125 Entrance Checklist provided, and LPA informed that forms, regulations and quarterly updates can be accessed on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . 5. Pediatric First Aid and CPR: At least one person trained in Pediatric First Aid and CPR and EMSA approved must be present. 6. Designated Staff: The name of the childcare center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's absence must be on file. 7. Qualifications: Educational background, training, and/or experience for each staff present must be available for review. 8. Immunization Requirements: Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles or influenza declination 9. Children\342\200\231s Records: must be available for review; including but not limited to, the following: Name, address and telephone number of the child's authorized representative and of relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary. 10. Staff Records: must be available for review; background clearance, LIC 503 Health Screening report, LIC 9108 Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse, Staff Qualifications, LIC 9050 Employee Rights, LIC 501 Personnel Record, AB 1207 Mandated Child Abuse Certification, MMR, TDAP, TB, influenza or influenza declination. 11. Isolation- When a child is ill, he/she shall be separated from other children, and remain separated. 12. Annual fees must be paid promptly and by the due date or a late fee shall be assessed and/or the license shall be terminated. 13. Any unusual incidents or injuries must be reported to the Department within 24 hours via telephone and within seven (7) days in writing (refer to LIC 624). 14 . Fire and safety drills must be performed every six (6) months and documented for review by the Department. 15 . The fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC must be serviced annually or as often as necessary and carbon monoxide detectors should be checked, and batteries replaced as needed. Facility was reminded 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. 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. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility 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 program manager Luz Adams 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. 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/ . 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/ . Facility 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 . No deficiencies given during this Annual Random inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility.