Routine inspection·May 29, 2025

On 05/29/2025 at 02:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elicia Calvillo conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection. Facility is located at 8472 Corbin Avenue, Northridge, CA 91324. LPA identified self and met with Maureen Perera, Director, LPA identified reason for visit and provided Entrance Checklist -Child Care Centers (LIC 125) to help facilitate the inspection. Facility Representative (FR) Maureen Perera Director allowed entry to facility and provided LPA a guided tour of inside and outside of the facility. The facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 24, per FR they currently have 11 enrolled. There were 9 children and 2 staff upon arrival. The facility hours of operation are currently Monday thru Friday from 07:00 AM to 06:00 PM. Required postings were observed posted in office. The facility is made up of two (2) Infant Classrooms, 5 Preschool Classrooms (Facility Number 197414 572), and 3 School Age Classrooms (Facility Number 197414574). The two (2) Infant classrooms: Classroom #1, 3 months – 1 year olds, 1 staff and Classroom #2, 1 year-old - 2 year olds, 1 staff. Beginning at 003:00 PM, LPA observed the following in the classroom. The furniture, toys, and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and were in good repair. There were cubbies used for each child to store their belongings. Drinking water was readily available, with individual infant bottles and sippy cups per child, and water pitchers in both classrooms. There are no restroom(s) used by children. There are changing tables, sinks within arm length away, and airtight trash cans disposing of diapers. Page 1 of 2 There is telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated for safety and comfort. LPA observed a first aid kits located in each classroom and inventoried for necessary supplies . LPA observed a device in each classroom, per FR it is a carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed smoke detector via fire alarm. Disaster drill log was available, and the last disaster drill was conducted on 04/21/2025. Per FR, isolation area for sick children is in the office. Hazardous items including poisonous cleaning compounds were stored inaccessible to children. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored on a high shelf or locked cabinet. LPA did observe the kitchen area/ food preparation area, per FR meals and snacks are provided by the facility. Beginning at 03:30 PM, LPA toured the outdoor play area and observed playground equipment in safe condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts, in good repair and age appropriate. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Children have access to the climbing structure located in the play area and there is rubber material underneath and surrounding the structure to absorb falls. There is adequate shade in the play yard. The children have access to individual bottles of water for drinking water during outdoor play and refills are from an outdoor water fountains. LPA advised that no children shall be left without the supervision at any time. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. Due to time constraints, LPA was not able to complete the Annual Visit Inspection and will return on another day to complete the visit. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to comply with posting requirement will result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.00. Exit interview was conducted with Maureen Perera, Director including, but not limited to Provider Rights, Appeal Procedures and Agencies Consultative Role.