Routine inspection·June 3, 2026

On June 3, 2026, at 9:21 AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Calloway made an unannounced inspection to the above facility for the purpose of conducting an Annual Random inspection. LPA met with Karla Perez, as the facility representative who granted access. At 9:28 AM., LPA and representative toured the facility inside and outside. LPA observed seventy-one (71) infants and toddler day care children in active play and twenty-five (25) staff. The facility is open from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm. Monday-Friday. All employees 18 years or older that are working or volunteering have a Criminal Record Clearance and are associated with the facility. Physical Plant: The required postings were present on a visible parent wall inside each classroom. The sign in/out sheets were paper and legible. There are eight (8) clean and safe classrooms, the telephone service, heating, ventilation, and lighting are adequate. The staff/ child ratios were observed to be compliant; The daily schedule, and activities were posted inside the classroom(s). There are cubbies for children's belongings that are labeled with their names in each classroom. The furniture, books, equipment, toys, and materials were appropriately aged, in good condition, and at the appropriate height. LPA observed four infant classrooms: Rooms #5, 6, 7, and 8. There were activity rugs inside the classroom for play. Representative stated the rugs are cleaned daily and deep cleaned weekly. LPA observed cribs for napping infants and cots for the walking infants. The representative stated the bedding is stored separately and washed daily. There was a diaper changing table with a sink nearby that was operable with soap and paper towels. The drinking water is available inside the classrooms in the form of water pitcher and personal water cups or disposable cups, and the representative stated the cups are stored inside the day care and washed daily. LPA observed highchairs for children and furniture at the appropriate height and in good repair. There were indoor play areas in all the classrooms, and the daily schedule, lesson plan, and menus were posted on the wall. Bottles were made as needed and were labeled with the children’s names and there was whole milk for the walking infants. The diapers were labeled on a shelf and supplied by the parents. There were four (4) toddler classrooms as a part of the toddler option program. Children were twenty to thirty-one months old. The classrooms were: Rooms #1, 2, 3, and 4. The staff to children’s ratios were compliant there were schedules, menus, and lesson plan posted, and no hazards observed. There were changing tables in Room #4 and #3 and bathrooms in Rooms #1 and #2. There was a total of four small toilets with potty seat covers and three sinks that were all at the appropriate height and operable. There were no hazards observed. First Aid Kits were in each classroom inside the cabinet in either red or black backpacks. There is an emergency survival kit for each child inside the classroom stored inside the cabinet. The temperature inside each classroom was comfortable. Representative stated the fire extinguishers, ceiling sprinklers, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the day care center are all operable and were checked during the last fire inspection. The staff restrooms are in the hallway outside of the classroom. There is a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, freezer, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, and sink. The kitchen was clean and there were no accessible hazards observed. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks and the menus are posted inside the class and the kitchen. There is a confidential allergy list posted on the refrigerator and the LPA observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks. There was 1% lowfat milk/whole milk and the representative stated the whole milk is for infants/toddlers transitioning from formula. The staff’s food items were in a separate refrigerator inside the staff lounge, and the chemicals and cleaning supplies for the facility are kept separate locked inside a storage shed in the parking lot. Staff keep local cleaning supplies inside the classroom on a high shelf. Outside: Outdoor play equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and is age appropriate and at the right height. LPA observed each classroom had their own small play yard with canopies for shade and mats for cushioned surface there was play equipment that was age appropriate for the children. The toddler play yard had a large plastic play structure with a slide anchored in the ground with artificial turf for cushioned surface and a large canopy that covered the entire playground. All of the playgrounds were observed to be free of debris, and the drinking water is available in the form of a portable water pitcher and labeled water cups. Representative stated there are no bodies of water on the premises; LPA did not observe any. LPA observed a water table that was empty. The fencing is wrought iron and was observed locked and is secure around the entire playground in the front parking lot and the classroom play yards have concrete block fencing at least five feet high. Other Review: Children and staff files were reviewed. Current Pediatric CPR/First Aid (expires: 2/2028). Representative stated transportation is not provided for the infants and toddlers. Disaster Drills: Fire drill was conducted on 5/21/2026 and the earthquake drill was conducted on: 5/13/2026. The representative stated the last facility fire inspection was conducted: 9/5/2025. The child/parent roster was complete with all required information, and the representative stated the children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive. There is a separate isolation area for ill children in a room adjacent to the site supervisor's office until the parent can pick up the child. Representative stated that the medications are stored in the office, locked and they are aware prescription medication shall be administered in accordance with the label directions as prescribed by the child's physician. For each prescription and non-prescription medication, the licensee shall obtain, in writing, approval and instructions from the child's authorized representative for the administration of the medication to the child and inform their representative when medication was given. Each container shall have an unaltered label. LIC 125 form was discussed with the representative. The following was discussed with the Representative: Representatives are aware the childcare center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors and the department has the right to inspect. Access the CCLD Licensing website at www.ccld.ca.gov . to obtain information about the most recent regulatory changes and the Quarterly Updates. Report any director or staff changes within ten (10) days. All employees are responsible for knowing the regulations when providing care. All employees should know their role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter. Training is renewed every two years at: mandatedreporterca.com. All adults 18 years 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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/ . Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers that were constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5 years after the date of the first test. 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). Or LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. Lead Poisoning: For more information, go to the California Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch’s website at www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb,or call them at (510) 620-5600. Review PUB 515 for information and posting. 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-andresources/safe sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative 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. State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers, bassinettes or any other items that fall into that category. All infants are sleeping on their backs unless specified with LIC 9227 form and no blankets, toys, or pacifiers attached. Conduct 15-minute nap monitoring and a napping log is kept daily for each infant. Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare 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 . Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/ subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. Reminder: The CCLD On Duty Worker is available: Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, at (661) 202-3318 for questions, information, and unusual incident reporting. Once the incident is reported within twenty-four (24) hours via telephone, follow up with a written report (LIC 624 form) via email to unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov or via fax (661) 202-3810 within seven days of reporting. There are no deficiencies cited during this inspection. Exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report was read, and a Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213), this report, were given to Karla Perez, representative at the facility. A Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for thirty (30) consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting may result in a $100 civil penalty.