Routine inspection·June 4, 2025

On 06/04/2025, 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 57, per FR they currently have 11 enrolled. There were 0 children and 0 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 (Facility Number 197414573, five (5) Preschool Classrooms (Facility Number 197414572), and three (3) School Age Classrooms (Facility Number 197414574). The three (3) School Age classrooms: Classroom #9, 7-9 year olds, 2 staff, Classroom #10, 5-6 year-olds, and Classroom #11, 10-13 year olds, 2 staff. Beginning at 11:00 AM, 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 sippy cups per child, and water pitchers in both classrooms. There are restroom(s) used by children. Page 1 of 4 There are restroom(s) used by children. LPA observed the restrooms were in good repair, safe, and sanitary. 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 11:45 AM, 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 fountain. 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. Beginning at 12:00 PM, staff and children\342\200\231s records were reviewed for completeness. LPA observed required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857 for children and the LIC 859 for staff. Criminal Record Clearances were reviewed for adults. CPR card expires on 03/2026 for Assistant Director. Inspection of required forms was discussed. LPA observed that teacher-child ratios were maintained, and staff names were recorded. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. Sign-in and out sheets and procedures were reviewed. LPA observed children signed in using an online application at Page 2 of 4 LPA observed children signed in using an online application at time of inspection. Personal Rights of children were observed by LPA. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services - IMS. LPA reviewed storage of "medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children's, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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\302\255 center. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee 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 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. 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 with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. 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. Page 3 of 4 To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to theemail 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. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are being cited. 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. PAGE 4 OF 4