Routine inspection·April 24, 2026

ANNUAL / RANDOM INSPECTION CONDUCTED On April 24, 2026, at 8:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrea Carter conducted an Unannouced Annual /Random Inspection. LPA announced purpose of visit and met with Facility representative (FR), Elisa Coburn, Director. The facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 125 with 93 children currently enrolled. The program currently operates Monday thru Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. LPA was taken on a guided tour of the facility. Facility Entrance Checklist provided. Teacher-child ratios were observed and staff names recorded. Care and supervision were evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. Sign-in and out sheets and procedures were reviewed via Procare. Personal Rights of children were observed by LPA. The facility is made up of 4 classroom. At the initial start of the site visit, there is a total census of 70 children and 16 teachers present. Room 101 had 15 children and 6 staff, Room 102 had 20 children and 4 staff, Room 103 had 18 children and 3 staff, Room 104 had 17 children and 3 staff at time of inspection. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. LPA observed surface of classrooms to be safe and clean, and child size tables and chairs available for children are well maintained. LPA observed learning stations for dramatic play, math, and science with toys well maintained free of loose and sharp parts and a library area available for quiet play. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. There were cubbies observed as storage for children's belongings. Mats/cots were inspected. Bedding is washed weekly at the facility. .........................................................Report Continues 1 of 4 Pages....................................................... .........................................................Report Continues 2 of 4 Pages....................................................... Availability of drinking water was reviewed. LPA observed water coolers available for children and children's personal water bottles. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, area safety and sanitation. LPA observed 2 bathrooms available in each classroom that has 1 toilet and 1 sink. A first aid kit is kept in each classroom observed by LPA. Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are present in the facility. Fire extinguishers have service tag dated: 01/08/26. Disaster drill conducted 03/06/26. Isolation area for sick children is the isolation room next to directors’ office with attached bathroom. LPA observed a cot available for children in care. The facility administers medication. LPA observed medication is inaccessible to children in care, locked in the office. Medication is administered on a as needed basis. Hazardous items including poisonous cleaning compounds were stored inaccessible to children. Food menus were observed to be posted and reviewed. Food and snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. Food preparation area was toured and found in compliance for safety, cleanliness and proper storage. Children bring their own water bottle which is labeled with their names. Drinking water is provided via water jugs in each classroom and during outdoor play. Outdoor equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age-appropriateness. Required shade and fencing were inspected. LPA observed bikes, sandbox area, sensory tables, a play structure with a plastic slide, and other age-appropriate toys around the play yard. Required shade and fencing were inspected. LPA advised that the children need to be within direct care and visual supervision by the teachers at all times. The children have access to drinking water via water coolers observed by LPA. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water; no bodies of water or hazards observed at time of inspection. Beginning at 10:30 AM, staff and children’s records were reviewed for completeness. Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857 for children and the LIC 859 for staff. Criminal Record Clearances were reviewed for adults. LPA observed current CPR and First Aid Certification for center staff. CPR card expires on 07/01/26 for Staff Member #1. Role and responsibilities of being a Mandated Reporter were reviewed. · 1 out of 12 staff files reviewed had an expired Mandated Reporter Certificate, TV cited. .........................................................Report Continues 3 of 4 Pages....................................................... The following were discussed: LPA advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and to CCL within the time frame specified by the regulation, this includes any changes as soon as they occur such as construction, remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from your location. Facility representative 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 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 referred facility representative 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 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 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. .........................................................Report Ends 4 of 4 Pages....................................................... This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, 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/ . Facility representative 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 . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Elisa Coburn.