Routine inspection·May 6, 2026

On 5/6/26 at 9:44 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeanine Lipsey, and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Emiko Bell conducted an unannounced Annual Random visit, which is required due to the Center being a military-approved Center. LPM/LPA met with Director Maureen Perera , who let LPM/LPA into the facility and who guided LPM/LPA on a tour of the facility. LPM/LPA provided the Director with a copy of the LIC 125 Entrance Checklist to help facilitate the inspection. Facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 24 infants. RM 1 with 4 infants and 2 staff RM 2 with 3 infants with 2 staff This is an infant program which consists of 2 classrooms: 1 playground and 1 sleep area. Facility operation hours are Monday to Friday from 7:00AM to 6:00 PM. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. LPA observed all the required posting in the office and in each classroom. Director 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. The following was observed during the tour of the facility: page 1 of 4 Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. Infants have their own cubby to store their belongings. Infants also have their own storage for all diapering needs. LPM/LPA discussed the Safe Sleep regulations with Director 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/LPM also informed the Director 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. The parents provide linens, and the facility washes the linens weekly or as needed. Each crib and mat are 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 in the Brightwheel app. Documentation for infants up to 12 months includes sleeping position if it is other than on their back. LPA observed the Individual Infant Sleeping Plan for each infant up to 12 months of age in the files. 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. The floors in the facility are clean and safe. All materials accessible to infants were observed to be toxic-free. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to infants, were rendered inaccessible to infants. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were observed and tested and are operable. 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. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and are in good repair. Per Director there are no firearms or weapons stored on the premises. LPA/LPM did not observe pools or bodies of water at the facility. ---Page 2 of 4 Per Director there are no firearms or weapons stored on the premises. LPAs did not observe pools or bodies of water at the facility. Outdoor playground equipment is in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. LPA observed foam rubber cushioning in the yard have two holes which could cause trip hazard. A tree on the outdoor playground provides natural shade. LPM/LPA advised that no infants shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 201 O, 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. Five infants’ files were reviewed. Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857. All five files were observed to be complete with the documents required as listed on the Entrance Checklist. The Child Care Facility Roster for the enrolled infants was reviewed and is current. Sign-In and Sign-Out sheets were reviewed on the Brightwheel app. Each person who signed the infants in/out of the facility were observed to have used their full legal signature and the time of day was recorded. All the infants present were signed in. Six staff files were reviewed. Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 859. All six files were observed to be complete with the documents required as listed on the Entrance Checklist. Menus were observed to be posted. LPA reminded the Director that bottles, dishes and containers of food brought by the infant's authorized representative shall be labeled with the infant's name and the current date. The Disaster drill log was available; the last drill was conducted in April. First Aid supplies were observed in each of the classrooms. According to the Director, no medications are administered to the infants. The isolation area for any infant who becomes ill is located in the crib area. page 3 of 5 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/ . 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 . Director 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed Director Maureen Perera . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. ---Page 4 of 4