Routine inspection·August 4, 2025

On 8/4/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Ali met with the Director Denise Campos, to conduct an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry to the facility. Upon arrival, LPA observed 1 classroom in use with a total of 10 children and 1 teacher on the premises. The hours of operation are 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday - Friday. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. Per Director, no smoking or weapons are on the premises. Physical Plant: LPA toured and inspected the school age classroom. Furniture and equipment were checked for age appropriateness, good repair, and cleanliness. Telephone service was verified. Heating, lighting, and ventilation are adequate. There are cubbies for children\342\200\231s belongings labeled with their names along the main hallway in front of boy bathroom. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and materials. Daily activities schedule was observed in classroom. Facility does not offer napping, however, if a child needs to rest and relax, there is an area to the right of the television that has a cot. Drinking water is available inside the classroom in the form of tap water into their water bottles. In classroom #1, LPA observed 1 large table for activities and a small table that can seat two children for play. Large television and white board for learning, plenty of toys and activities for learning in cabinets/shelves. The fire extinguisher (checked 10/30/24 and in the green), a smoke detector, and a carbon monoxide detector are on the premises. Director states the last time fire marshal came out to this facility was March 2025. The storage closet needs a safety latch on the door to make inaccessible to children and the room needs to be organized. Director stated she will have teacher clean, and maintenance put a hook up high on door to make inaccessible to children since the lock on doorknob needs to be replaced due to no key. Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive with a no-touch thermometer and an overall wellness check. A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with the parent\342\200\231s written permission. The facility representative and other administration staff administer medication and document the dosage, date, and time on a log. Medication is brought and locked at the center (in the staff office). Medication is labeled correctly and stored in its original container. Medication is kept at the center until expiration and sent home with the parent for disposal. There are currently no children in care with IMS needs or medication. All containers used for storage of solid wastes, including moveable bins, shall have a tight-fitting cover that is kept on; they shall be leakproof and rodent-proof. Facility is not part of food program. Children provide their own lunches and snacks. The facility does have emergency supply of snacks in case children are hungry located at the top cabinet next to sink. LPA observed menus posted on parent board. A Fire Drill/Earthquake log is posted in the office. The center conducted disaster drills for at least 6 months. Last completed on 6/11/25 at 10:37am. LPA observed a first aid kit with first aid manual located above the kitchen sink on shelf inaccessible to children. First aid kit is complete. A current child roster (LIC 9040) is available in staff office. LPA observed no bodies of water on the premises. Bathroom: There are three restrooms. One restroom is for boys, other is for girls and one is for staff. All bathrooms are operable and clean. Boy restroom has one sink, one urinal and one toilet. Girls\342\200\231 restroom has one sink, two toilets, and a large cabinet that houses the chemicals. LPA observed safety latch on the cabinet in girl\342\200\231s bathroom. Staff bathroom has a lounge area before you get the bathroom area. The lounge has a couch chair and coffee station. The bathroom has one sink and one toilet. Staffing Ration and Capacity: Upon arrival, LPA observed 10 children and 1 teacher on the premises. Transportation arrangement: Facility does not provide transportation. Lead Testing: The center had drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on 7/28/2021. The testing results showed no detection of lead in the water supply. Documentation is on file at CCL Palmdale Regional Office. The Outdoor: The play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. The outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. The play area has a large, shaded area that has a small play equipment that has two swings and a slide, another large shade area that has three small tables, basketball court area, swing set on other side of locked shed, tetherball pole, two jungle gyms, and two water fountains that are not operable. Children bring their water bottles outside during play. The play area was inspected and found to be free of hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water. The school age play yard is gated and separate from infant play yard. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted. Sign-in and out sheets were reviewed. The Teacher to child ratio was observed, and staff name were recorded. Care and supervision were evaluated to determine if the children\342\200\231s basic needs were met and appropriate. Staff Records/ Children Records: Staff and Children's records were reviewed and in compliance. LPA reviewed two employee files. LPA verified there is at least 1 staff person present with current CPR and First Aid Training. All employees have a valid Mandated Reporter Training. LPA reviewed six children's records, complete with the parent\342\200\231s signature. Kitchen/Food Service: Kitchen is located in the infant classroom inaccessible to children. There is a clean, fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, freezer, stove, dishwasher, and microwave oven. Parents provide food for their children. Allergy lists are posted in the kitchen on the refrigerator. One child has mild lactaid allergy. LPA observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks and staff preparing lunch (with gloves). LPA observed that food preparation and storage areas are kept clean and free of litter and rubbish. LPA observed no knives and sharp items in the facility. 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 . Criminal Record Clearance - Child Care Centers 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. Lead Testing \342\200\223 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 21-21.1-CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . Safe Sleep - Child Care Centers LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with 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 facility 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) - Child Care Centers Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . 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/ . PIN 22-05-CCP . MyChildCarePlan.org \342\200\223 Child Care Centers 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. Subscribe to CCLD important information - Child Care Centers Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/ subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. No deficiency was cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Denise Campos.