Routine inspection·June 2, 2026

On June 2, 2026, at approximately 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janet Gil conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Director Deborah S. Castillo and explained the purpose of the inspection. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. At the time of inspection, there were 11 children present for the infant/toddler license with 5 staff members, including the director. The facility was operating within its licensed capacity and maintaining appropriate staff-to-child ratios at the time of inspection. All adults present and working in the facility during inspection have fingerprint clearance on file. LPA inspected the facility indoor and outdoors for health and safety hazards. The Infant License operates out of two classrooms at this time. Classrooms were observed to be clean and equipped with age-appropriate toys, materials, and furniture. Children’s personal belongings were stored in labeled cubbies within the classrooms. LPA observed sufficient cribs/cots available for all children in care. Per the director, parents take blankets and sheets home weekly for laundering or as needed. The facility is equipped with a fire alarm system installed throughout the building. LPA observed a working dual smoke and carbon monoxide detector inside classroom 5. Facility has dual smoke and carbon detectors inside each classroom. All classrooms were observed to have an accessible first aid kit. LPA observed multiple fire extinguishers on site. Poisons, cleaning solutions, and other hazardous materials were stored in inaccessible areas, locked under classroom sinks. LPA observed an infant changing table within arms reach of an adult sink. Continue on Page 2... Continued, Page 2... The facility provides food services for enrolled children through a hot meal program delivered by Healthy Hearts Food Program. Menus are posted in each classroom near the entrance and are readily available for review. Parents also have the option of providing lunch for their children if they choose not to participate in the food program. Drinking water is readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. Each child has an individual water bottle, and filtered water jugs are maintained in each classroom to ensure access to drinking water throughout the day. Parents provide milk and formula for children. LPA observed a fridge with stored infant bottles labeled with each child's name. The outdoor play area is fully enclosed and equipped with age-appropriate toys and materials that were observed to be in working condition. Outdoor play area for infants was observed to be separate form the preschool outdoor play area. No pools, spas, or other bodies of water were observed in the day care areas. Children are signed in and out through a Paper System by the front entrance of the facility. During the inspection, all children were properly signed in. The facility’s license documentation and required postings were properly displayed and available for review inside the main office. The preschool program conducts monthly emergency drills. The last documented disaster drill was conducted on May 1, 2026. LPA reviewed 5 children’s files and 6 staff files. All children and staff files were complete. At least one present staff has CPR and First Aid certification. Staff files contained proof of required immunization, which were made available for review. All staff were observed to have Mandated Reporter Certification. Facility was informed that as of September 1, 2016, a person may not be employed or volunteer at a child care facility unless he or she has been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles or qualifies for an exemption pursuant to Health and Safety code 1596.7995 and 1597.662. The director is aware that all staff are required to complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. The training can be obtained online at www.mandatedreporterca.com . LPA observed the completed certificate on file. LPA encourages the director to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and new updates. Continue on Page 3… Continued, Page 3... The director 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. 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 experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email 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 . 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/ . CCC did not complete water testing by the required deadline. Per the Director, an attestation was submitted to the Department at the time of licensure indicating that water at the facility is not used for drinking or food preparation purposes. LPA referred director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information . No deficiencies were cited today under CCR, Title 22, Div. 12, Chapt. 1. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Deborah S. Castillo.