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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 9/03/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Isabel Ortega met with Icela Gutierrez, LIC308 Posted and conducted an Annual Random Inspection. LPA toured and inspected the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. During inspection LPA observed 19 children in care and 8 Staff providing care and supervision. Facility operates in three classrooms referred to as Room A, Room B and Room C. An isolation area was inspected, which takes place in the main office. Children have the option for rest time and quiet time if needed cots are provided. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. Toilets flush properly; Each restroom has adequate toilet paper, hand soap and paper towels available. There are changing pads available for potty training children arm distance to a sink. Restrooms are cleaned, restocked of toiletries, disinfected, and sanitized daily by staff and the on-site custodian will deep clean daily. Facility has all the required posted documents: Facility License, Notice of Parent's Rights Poster, Emergency Disaster Plan, Child safety car seat and seat belt and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist. The furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and AC ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed individual storage for children's belongings. The classroom consists of filtered water in a water pitcher container for indoor and an orange igloo jug for outdoor use. Facility has individual disposable cups available for children. Facility operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Facility provides morning, lunch and afternoon snack for children enrolled. Facility provides the fitted sheets and blankets for the cots; Facility staff rotate and wash the sheets and blankets weekly. Facility has extra sheets and blankets which are also washed once a week. First Aid supplies, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide were observed to be operating properly. The fire extinguisher (2A10BC) value is in the green, the fire extinguisher is serviced once a year. Trash cans with tight lids were observed. Food was inspected, and it was properly labeled, stored, and within expiration date. Refrigerator is clean and operating at the proper temperature. The refrigerator is adequately equipped, clean, and free from hazards. There is hot running water in the kitchen area. Emergency Drills are conducted every sixth month last drill was conducted and documented on 8/28/2025 at 9:00 a.m. Food allergies are noted and are posted in the food preparation area and in each classroom. Currently there are no food allergies reported. Parents have access to the menu and it is posted in each classroom. Cleaning supplies are out of reach of children. The outdoor play area was inspected and observed to be free of hazards, loose, or sharp objects. Equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. During outdoor play children are provided with filtered water in a water orange igloo jug container (disposable cups are available). The play yard has adequate shade for rest. The playground is well fenced all around, and no bodies of water observed in the outdoor play area. According to facility there are no weapons or firearms at the facility and LPA did not observe any weapons or guns during the inspection. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms. The snack menu is posted in the main office and parents may request a tangible copy per request. Children's records were reviewed for completeness. Health History, Emergency contact and Medical Exams; Immunization Records are all in the children's file. The facility roster was up to date and all staff have been fingerprinted and association to the designated license number. Staff are currently certified in Pediatric CPR/First Aid EMSA approved which does not expire until November 2025. Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter (AB1207) training is dated 08/14/2025. The following Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, 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/ . All staff are required to take the Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter (AB1207) training every 2 years. www.mandatedreporterca.com . Upon hired date all staff are required to be immunized and show proof of immunization records according to Title 22 regulations. Beginning on January 1, 2018, Assembly Bill 1207 (2015) requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. New employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be conducted at the following website www.mandatedreporterca.com . According to facility documentation all staff are aware they are mandated child abuse reporters and have the responsibility of reporting any suspected child abuse to the Child Abuse Hot line at (800) 540-4000. For additional information and forms visit our website at: www.cdss.ca.gov For updates on Community Care Licensing please visit the following website at: Childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/ Per Title 22 Regulations facility is complying with rules and regulation, facility is complying, and no deficiencies will be issued today. An exit Interview was conducted with Icela Gutierrez. A copy of this Report, a Notice of Site Visit and appeal rights were provided on this day. A copy of this report must be made available to the public for 3 years. The Notice of site visit shall be visibly posted for 30 days.

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the September 3, 2025 inspection of TAFT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER?

This was a inspection inspection of TAFT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER on September 3, 2025. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to TAFT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER on September 3, 2025?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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