Routine inspection·January 28, 2026

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brittanee Cleveland conducted an unannounced random annual inspection to the above facility on 01/28/2026. LPA arrived at the facility at 10:00 AM, identified self and met with Cheryl Gartsman, Director who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. This license is for the infants/toddlers program at the facility. There are 3 rooms: Infants, Toddlers 1 (ages 12 months to 18 months), and Toddler 2 (18 months to 24 months). The operation hours are Monday to Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. There were 16 children and 7 staff present when LPA arrived. LPA discussed and observed infant-staff ratio with Director during the inspection. During the inspection, furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Each room had cubbies for children’s personal belongings. General sanitation was observed. Facility has access to drinkable filtered water for bottles and cups. Each room has its own refill pitcher. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Director states that poisons are locked under the big sink of the rooms, where a magnet is required to unlock. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were observed and are operable. --- Page 1 All preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall 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. At the time of inspection there were 5 infants. Children have their own cubby for their belongings. There is sufficient napping equipment, feeding chairs, and changing tables. Infant changing tables have a padded surface. The changing tables are sanitized after every use. Cribs were observed to be free of any loose or hanging objects. The facility has a separate napping area, where staff observe children during naptime. The transparent wall that allows for constant audial and visual supervision. Each child’s crib was labeled with their name. Each child has their own 15-minute sleep chart to monitor child while sleeping. LPA observed sleep charts to be signed with time and date by staff. Outdoor playground equipment is in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. 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, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with turf material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. LPA advised that no children shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. All floors were observed to be clean and safe. All materials accessible to children were observed to be toxic-free. Per Director, there are no firearms stored on the premises. LPA did not observe pools or bodies of water at the facility. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. LPA also reviewed staff records. The review of Staff records was documented on the LIC 859. Staff present did have proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. Staff did have proof against measles and pertussis. --- Page 2 Children’s Records were reviewed. Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857. Children's roster was reviewed and is current. Sign-In and Sign-Out sheets, which are digital, were reviewed. Children was signed in for the day. Menus are posted one month in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on 10/29/2025. First Aid supplies were observed in the facility. The facility was observed to be equipped with an isolation area for any child who becomes ill and it is located across from director’s office in a spare room. 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 . Licensee [or 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. 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 verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . PIN 22-05-CCP • • CCC TESTING DEADLINE HAS NOT PAST ---- Page 3 LPA referred licensee [or facility representative] to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and 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 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. 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/ . Licensee [or 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Cheryl Gartsman, Director. --- Page 4