Routine inspection·January 8, 2026

On January 8, 2026, 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 Niroma Marcelline, facility representative who granted access. LPA and representative toured the facility inside and outside. LPA observed thirty (30) day care children in active play and five staff. The facility is open from 6:00 am to 8:00 AM in the morning Monday-Friday and from 2:30-6:00 PM in the afternoon. All employees, over 18 years or older that are working or volunteering have a Criminal Record Clearance (DOJ/FBI) and Child Abuse Central Index Clearance and are associated with the facility. Physical Plant: There are three (3) clean and safe classrooms, the telephone service, heating, ventilation, and lighting are adequate. The daily schedule and activities were posted. There are hooks for children's belongings inside and outside the classroom. The furniture, books, equipment, toys, and materials were appropriately aged and in good condition. The drinking water is available inside the classrooms in the form of water dispensers and disposable cups or water fountain. Representative stated the cups are cleaned daily. There is no napping. First Aid Kits were in each classroom inside the cabinet. There was no Emergency Survival Kit. Representative stated there was one and the items were stolen, and they have not replaced the kit. Trash cans have secure lids. The temperature inside the room was comfortable. There are surveillance cameras inside the day care area. Representative stated the cameras are operable. Representative stated the fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the day care center are all operable and were checked during the last fire inspection. Bathrooms: In the adjoining two classrooms green (TK-2 nd grade) and orange (3 rd graders), there are two separate bathrooms that are shared bathrooms. Each bathroom has two toilets, and one handwashing sink with two spickets in the orange classroom that is at the appropriate height. One toilet in the boy\342\200\231s restroom is not functioning properly. Representative stated the toilet has ongoing problems and they need to fix it. The blue classroom (4 th -6 th graders) has a bathroom with one toilet and one sink that functions properly and is at the appropriate height. LPA did not observe any accessible hazards. There was soap, toilet paper, and paper towels available. The staff use the restroom inside the blue room. Representative stated there is no other restroom on the premises for staff to use. Kitchen: There is a small kitchen with refrigerator, freezer, counter, shelving, and sink. The kitchen was clean and there were no accessible hazards observed. The facility provides morning snack, breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks. The menus are posted inside the class. There is no confidential allergy list posted in the facility. Representative stated there is only one child with a known allergy and the center is nut free. LPA observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks. The chemicals and cleaning supplies are kept separate from the food and are locked under the sink inside the kitchen. LPA did not observe milk. The staff have designated area inside the refrigerator for their food items. Outside: Outdoor play area was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and is age appropriate. The playground was observed to be free of debris. There is a large artificial grass area and asphalt for active play. There were tables/benches in an area for shade and rest. Drinking water is available in the form of a water fountain. Representative stated there are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA did not observe any. There is one large storage shed that is locked. The fencing is wrought iron and concrete block and was observed locked and is secure around the entire playground. Other Review: Children and staff files were reviewed. Current Pediatric CPR/First Aid (expires 4/2026). Representative stated transportation is provided. Disaster Drills: Fire Drill was conducted: 12/2/2025 and the Earthquake drill was conducted: 12/15/2025. Evacuation/Lockdown drill was conducted: 12/2/2025. Representative stated the last facility fire inspection was conducted: 12/5/2025. The child/parent roster was complete with all required information. The staff/ child ratios were observed to be compliant; the sign in/out sheets were paper and legible. Representative stated the children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive. There is a separate isolation area for ill children in the blue room on a couch until the parent can pick up the child. Representative stated medication is not provided at this time. Staff interview was conducted with the Representative and LIC 125 form was discussed. The following was discussed with the Representative: 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 representatives 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 Representative 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\342\200\231s website at www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb,or call them at (510) 620-5600. Review PUB 515 for information and posting. 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. IfCommunity 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. 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 . There are deficiencies cited during this inspection and a repeated violation for Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies . See LIC 809 D page and LIC 421 page attached to this report. There is a Technical Violation issued. See LIC 9102 TV page attached to this report. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was read, a Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213), and Appeal Rights were provided to Niroma Marcelline, Facility Representative. A Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for thirty (30) consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting will result in a $100 civil penalty.