Routine inspection·September 17, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tatiana Bickham conducted an unannounced random annual inspection on 09/17/2025. LPA arrived at the facility at 8:20 AM. LPA met with Director Shannon Kelly who guided LPA on tour of the facility. This is a single licensed child care center licensed for 12 infants and 30 preschoolers. Facility consists of 5 classrooms. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 6:00pm. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The following staff were present during this visit: Room #1: 1 staff with 4 infants and Room #5: 1 staff with 3 preschoolers. Teacher/child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be always under visual supervision of a teacher. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Children have their own cubby to store their belongings. Linens are taken home each week to be washed. Napping equipment (mats) for preschoolers were observed in room #4. Per Director, the isolation area is located in the office. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in all restrooms. The infant room has sufficient age-appropriate furniture, and equipment including cribs, or mats, changing tables and feeding chairs. LPA observed the changing pads on the changing tables to have holes in them, LPA informed the Director the pad to the changing table needs to be maintained in good condition at Page 1. all times. There is indoor and outdoor activity space for infants that is physically separate. LPA observed the infant room to be unorganized and to have large amounts of clutter that can be hazardous to infants in care. Each crib or mat is occupied by only one infant at time and cribs are kept free from all loose articles including blankets and pillows and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Staff physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. LPA reminded the Director to consistently complete the 15-minute documentation for the infants. Documentation for infants up to 12 months includes sleeping position if it is other than on their back. The Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in filed for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. Staff-infant ratio requirements are being met while infants are sleeping. General sanitation was observed. Availability of indoor drinking water was observed in classrooms. Children have their own water bottles. LPA did not observe a lead test for the center. Per Director children do not drink from the water faucets and food is not prepared at the facility. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. The facility does not have a carbon monoxide detector, LPA observed proof of receipt that one was ordered and scheduled to arrive at the facility on Friday. 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. LPA reminded Director there should no open containers in the refrigerator. All containers should have a lid or be discarded. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins 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. Food is provided by the facility. The facility provides AM snack, lunch, and PM snack. Lunch is not prepared at the facility, lunch is dropped off daily for the children. Per Director, medication is administered at the facility. Page 2. The preschool outdoor playground equipment is in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The infant outdoor yard playground equipment is in a safe condition but was not free of sharp or pointed parts. LPA observed a basketball hoop that had broken plastic pieces attached to it. LPA informed the director that any broken toys must be removed, Director removed the broken toy. 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 are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Availability of outdoor drinking water was observed. LPA advised that no children shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. All materials accessible to children were observed to be toxic-free. There are no firearms stored on the premises. There are no pools or bodies of water at the facility. Children’s records were reviewed for Admission Agreement, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 995A Notification of Parents’ Rights, LIC 613-Personal Rights, LIC 702-Health History, and LIC 701 Physicians Report, and Immunization Records. Staff records were reviewed for Education, LIC-501: Personnel Record, LIC 508-Criminal Record Statement, LIC 9052- Employee Rights, LIC503- Health Screening, Proof of immunization against measles, pertussis and influenza or influenza declination, TB clearance or risk assessment, LIC 9108- Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse and current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The Page 3. following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Based on the LPA’s observations and records review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Shannon Kelly. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. 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/ tion-process . Page 4.