Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anomeh Eivazian conducted an unannounced required- 3 year inspection on 12/10/25 at 8:40 AM. LPA met with Alessandra Pinheiro, director who guided LPA on a tour of the facility.. LPA provided director with a copy of the Entrance Checklist for Child Care Centers form (LIC 125). This facility is located on Glendale Community College campus. Facility operation hours are Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. There is also a preschool program on the premises with facility number 191225998.
All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. This is an infant program which consists of one classroom; RM Koalas ( 6 weeks to 24 months). The following staff were present during this inspection:
6 infants with three staff in the classroom. The following was observed during the tour of facility:
LPA observed the facility to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. Per director, cleaning crew clean the facility daily after hours. Furniture and equipment was inspected for age appropriateness and good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Children have their own cubby to store their belongings. Linens are laundered by the facility daily and as needed. Napping equipment (cots) were observed to be stored in a cabinet in hallway of classrooms. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in all restrooms.
General sanitation was observed. Availability of indoor drinking water was observed in the classroom. Per director children use water bottles for drinking water indoor and staff refill the water bottles by kitchen filtered water.
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Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication, and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Director states there are no poisons stored at the facility. There is a operable carbon monoxide detectors in infant classroom. The Director states that there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this inspection. Director states there are no weapons or firearms on the premises.
All kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids or solid waste bags shall be discarded immediately after each meal.
Outdoor playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with grass and sand material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. There is a sand box on the outdoor playarea. Per director staff racked it daily in the morning before children go out. Per director she is going to order a cover to cover the sand box in the afternoon.
Infant changing tables have a padded surface no less than one inch thick and are covered with washable vinyl or plastic and have raised sides at least three inches high. Infant's changing table is in the preschool Dragon bathroom. Per director, infants share bathroom with preschool Dragon classroom children. LPA asked director to submit a shared bathroom waiver request by 01/09/2026. Toys were observed to be clean and safe. Infant napping equipment meets the requirements of 101439.1 (a) - (f). Indoor activity space for this infant program is physically separate from the other components at this facility, and meets the requirements of 101438.3 (a) - (e). Per director, they mainly serve older infants (12-24 months old). Per director, they will have only 2 younger infants (6 weeks- 12 months) at one time due to having small crib area. LPA observed crib area in the infant classroom and two cribs in the crib area. LPA informed director, the sleeping area for infants shall be physically separate from the indoor activity space. (2) Moveable walls or partitions, if used, shall be at least four feet high; shall be constructed of sound-absorbing material; and shall be designed to minimize the risk of injury to infants
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The facility is in compliance with the staff-infant ratios required in 101416.5 (a) - (e). A fully qualified teacher is directly supervising no more than 12 infants. Each aide is responsible for the direct care and supervision of a group of no more than four infants. Individual Feeding Plans are on file for each infant that meets the requirements of 101427 (b)(1) - (5) and kept in the classroom. Infant Needs and Services Plan are on file for each infant that meets the requirements of 101419.2 (a)-(b) and 101419.3 (a). Teachers present have proof of the required infant units on file and meet the qualification requirements of 101416.2 (a), (b), (c) and (g).
Director, Alessandra Pincheiro
was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
Children's roster was reviewed and is current. Per director sign in and out sheets is via Learning Genie application that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. During this inspection 6 infants were present and all 6 children were singed in. LPA reviewed the sign in/out on the facility laptop. Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on 10/30/25. Per Director, facility does not provide transportation.
Six Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed for completeness; Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857.
There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. LPA also reviewed staff records. The review of two Staff records was documented on the LIC 859. Staff present had proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. Staff present had proof against TB, measles, pertussis, and influenza. All staff have been given on the-job training sanitation principles, housekeeping, including universal health precautions.
Menus are posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. Snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. Infants can bring their own food. Also, facility provides breakfast, lunch and PM snack. Meals and snacks only are brought in by a Head Start catering service, placed in the warmer in the kitchen, and meals and snacks are eaten in the classroom family style.
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The facility shall ensure that each infant is never left unattended, and is under the direct visual supervision of a staff person at all times.
First Aid supplies were observed in infant classroom, main entrance office area, and outside on the playarea. According to director, medication is only administered to a child when accompanied with a doctor's note and is stored in the child\342\200\231s classroom. The facility was observed to be equipped with an isolation area for any child who becomes ill and it is located in the director office. The ill child will use the staff restroom during isolation which is located in the hallway of entrance and will be disinfected immediately after use per director. Per director, they are going to install a wall pull down changing table in the staff restroom by 01/09/26.
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-care-centers/
. LPA asked director to submit a plan of operation for Incidental Medical Services by 01/09/2026.
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 as specified in Health and Safety Code
section 1597.16.
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 (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.
LPA referred director to the Department website for lead:
Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information
(
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information
)
Facility completed testing under preschool license number, 191225998 and LPA provided director Water Board System report during this inspection.
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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-and-resources/safe-sleep
as an
additional resource. LPA also informed director 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.
LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at:
www.ccld.ca.gov
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At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued today.
To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experienced. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to
inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov
. For additional information regarding inspection tools and methods, please visit the Program website at
www.cdss.gov/inforesouces/community-care-liceinsing/inspection-process
Director, Alessandra Pinheiro 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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A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Alessandra Pinheiro.
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