Routine inspection (3-year)·November 20, 2025

On Thursday November 20th, 2025, at 9am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Diana Ortiz and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Brandi Van Oosten conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Director Sacha Lord who guided LPA on a tour of the facility.bThis is an infant program that serves children ages 0 to 30 months. This is a combination center with a preschool on site facility #191501334. This program operates Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. \342\200\223 6:00 p.m. All areas identified on the facility sketch were toured and inspected both indoors and outdoors. Teacher and child ratio were observed, and present staff are fingerprinted cleared. Infant program consists of 3 classrooms. Per Facility director there are 15 infant children enrolled. LIC 125 Entrance Checklist provided. LPA and LPM entered the facility through a side gate which was open and lead to the infant classroom. Per Director, the gate is opened so parents can drop off/pick up children and the gate is closed by teachers when they are outside. LPA advised Director as a precaution, the gate should remain closed if there is no outside supervision. The following documents were posted in a prominent, publicly accessible area at the facility: Facility License, Notification of Parents' Rights (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Menu, and Earthquake Preparedness (LIC 9148). PUB 269 Child Passenger System Poster, and Daily Schedule. Parents use a QR code to Sign in and out daily. Sign in and outs were reviewed to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. After review, LPA observed that some parents did not sign out children for date 11/19/25. LPA did remind Director; parents are to use full signature when signing in and out their children daily. Facility uses a program called ProCare to sign children in and out. Facility has hard copies of sign in and sign out sheets as needed. Page 1 of 6 The following classrooms were inspected: Classroom 1 (0-12 months): LPA observed 4 infants with 3 staff members. During the inspection LPA observed 5 cribs in Infant room. LPA did observe one (1) infant to be sleeping. LPA observed infant #1 was not sleeping on back. After file review for infant #1, LPA did not observe LIC 9227 Infant Individual Sleep plan to be on file which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. LPA\342\200\231s 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 a high cabinet making it inaccessible for children to reach. LPA observed the cribs to be free from bumper pads, pillows, toys, blankets, hanging above items. LPA observed 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 to the hand washing sink and a vinyl diapering mat. LPA observed children\342\200\231s personal items to be in individual bins. LPA also observed infant bottles and food to be labeled with names and dated inside the fridge in their own individual bins. Classroom 2 (12-20 months): LPA observed 6 children with 3 staff members. 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 diapering cabinet making it inaccessible for children to reach. LPA\342\200\231s observed 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 to the handwashing sink and a vinyl diapering mat. Per director, the changing table is cleaned and disinfected after every diaper change. LPA also observed infant bottles and food to be labeled with names and dates inside the fridge in their own individual bins. Classroom 3 (20-30 months): LPA observed 9 children and 3 staff members. 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 diapering cabinet making it inaccessible for children to reach. LPA\342\200\231s observed 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 to the handwashing sink and a vinyl diapering mat. Per director, the changing table is cleaned and disinfected after every diaper change. LPA also observed infant bottles and food to be labeled with names and dates inside the fridge in their own individual bins. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded. Licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Children bring their own bedding, which are sent home at the end of each week (or as needed) to be laundered. Page 2 of 6 Food preparation areas were toured for safety, cleanliness, and proper equipment. Bottles, dishes, and containers were labeled with infants\342\200\231 names; names and dates were visible on all children's bottles and other refrigerated items. AM and PM snacks are served by the facility, and lunch is provided by parents. LPA observed all lunch bags brought from home to be labeled with child\342\200\231s name. Menu is posted in the main lobby of the facility and are also posted around the facility. Formula, diapers, wipes, and diaper/rash cream are provided by the parents. LPA observed all creams to be labeled with the child\342\200\231s name. 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. Heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated by LPA. LPA observed central AC/heater and vents located on the ceiling. LPA observed the thermostats located in classrooms and temperatures to be between 69 degrees. LPA observed the fire extinguishers located in hallways and the valve on the required 2A10BC fire extinguishers indicating fully charged and serviced on 10/03/2024. Reminded facility representative that fire extinguishers should be serviced/purchased annually. LPA observed that there are functioning smoke and carbon detectors in the facility. The last emergency drill was conducted on 10/16/25. LPA observed napping equipment cots to be in good condition and stored in the classrooms. First aid kit supplies are kept inside the classrooms and LPA\342\200\231s observed the kits to be fully equipped. Per director, there are currently children who take medication or have severe food allergies. LPA reviewed medications and medications were observed to be complete along with IMS plan on file. LPA asked if there were any poisons, firearms, weapons, or bodies of water. Director stated there are no firearms, weapons, no poisons nor bodies of water. LPA did not observe firearms or weapons, poisons, nor bodies of water. Director stated the ill isolation area takes place in the director\342\200\231s office and children will utilize the restroom which is located outside in the church building next door. LPA observed the restrooms to be in good condition with working toilets, sinks, hand soap dispenser and paper towels. LPA observed the outdoor play area. LPA observed 1 shed to be closed and locked. 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 equipment to be age-appropriate and areas around or under high climbing equipment are cushioned with sand which is raked daily and may absorb a fall. Page 3 of 6 However, LPA did advise Director that outdoor area is maintained cleaned and should be inspected daily for spiderwebs or any hazardous materials. LPA observed the playground yard to be fenced, and the side gates closed. Area is gated with chain link fence at least 6 feet tall and staff are to check the area for any harmful objects prior to children playing in the play area. LPA observed trash bins with tight lids. For outdoor drinking water, children utilize their own personalized water bottle brought from home which is labeled with their name. There is also a filtered water system in the kitchen area where teachers fill a pitcher with water if children run out of their own. Per Director, Sandbox is checked daily and covered at the end of the day. LPA observed 15-minute sleep logs to be consistent in checking every 15 minutes. LPA reviewed the children\342\200\231s roster, children\342\200\231s files and staff files and observed one of the children\342\200\231s file to be incomplete. LPA observed director Sacha Lords Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification which expires on 06/2026, Preventative Health and Safety certification in file and has proof of immunization against Pertussis, MMR, and Influenza declination. Director has completed the mandated reporter (AB 1207) training which expires 01/2026. Licensee Sacha Lord 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. 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 childcare 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.). Page 4 of 6 \342\200\242 CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES LPA referred Director SachaLord 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 ) LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] 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 licensee [or facility representative] of the importance of checking for and removing any 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. 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/ . Licensee Sacha Lord 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. During the exit interview, the Licensee Sacha Lord, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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 . Page 5 of 6 Currently the facility is not in compliance with Title 22 Regulations and no deficiencies will be cited on this day. The deficiency listed on the following page was observed by LPA\342\200\231s and is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. One type B deficiency is being issued today for regulation. Please see attached LIC 809-D for citation. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Sacha Lord. Page 6 of 6