Routine inspection·April 16, 2026

On April 16, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPAS) Calloway and Avalos made an unannounced inspection to the above facility for the purpose of conducting an Annual Random inspection. LPAS met with Josephine Britto facility director who granted access. LPAS and the director/representative toured the facility inside and outside. LPAS observed thirty-four (34) day care children in active play and five staff. The facility is open from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. Monday-Friday. All employees 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: The required postings were present on a visible parent wall near the front entrance. The sign in/out sheets were paper and legible. There are three (3) clean and safe classrooms, the telephone service, heating, ventilation, and lighting are adequate. The staff/ child ratios were observed to be compliant; The daily schedule, and activities were posted. There are cubbies for children's belongings that are labeled with their names in each classroom. The furniture, books, equipment, toys, and materials were appropriately aged and in good condition. There were activity rugs inside the classroom for play and the representative stated the rugs are cleaned once a month. The drinking water is available inside the classrooms in the form of water pitchers and personal water cups or disposable cups. Representative stated the cups are taken home daily. The napping equipment are mats and there was enough for all children. Representative stated the bedding is stored separately and washed weekly. First Aid Kits were inside the cabinet in each classroom. There is no Emergency Survival Kit, but there is food store and water stored in the kitchen cabinet. The trash cans were observed with secure lids and the temperature inside the room was comfortable. Representative stated the fire extinguishers, ceiling sprinklers, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the day care center are all operable and were checked during the last fire inspection. Inside the restrooms, there is one toilet, one handwashing sink and one outside sink that are functioning properly and at the appropriate height. LPAS did not observe any accessible hazards and there was soap, toilet paper, and paper towels available. The staff restrooms are in the front near the kitchen. There is a small kitchen equipped with refrigerator, freezer, microwave, and sink. The kitchen was clean and there were no accessible hazards observed. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and two snacks throughout the day. The menus are posted inside the class and there is a confidential allergy list posted on the wall. LPAS observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks. The staff’s food items were in a separate refrigerator. The chemicals and cleaning supplies are kept separate from the food and are inside the staff bathroom. Outside: Outdoor play equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and is age appropriate. LPAS observed a large (plastic) play structure with four slides securely anchored in the ground with a canopy for shade and a artificial turf as a cushioned surface. There was a play house and two wooden planters and artificial turf area for active play. The playground was observed to be free of debris. Drinking water is available in the form of personal water cups. Representative stated there are no bodies of water on the premises; LPAS did not observe any. There is one storage shed that was locked. The fencing is chain linked with privacy mesh all around it locked and is secure around the entire playground. Other Review: Children and staff files were reviewed. Current Pediatric CPR/First Aid expires: 02/2028. Representative stated transportation is not provided. Disaster Drills: Fire Drill was conducted: 09/11/2025 Earthquake drill was conducted: 04/29/25. Representative stated they have not done any drills in 2026 and will do them this week. The last facility fire inspection was conducted: 02/11/2026. The child/parent roster was complete with all required information. Representative stated the children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive. There is a separate isolation area for ill children in the front lobby near the door until the parent can pick up the child. Representative stated that there are no children taking medication at this time. LIC 125 form was discussed with the representative. 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 licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). Or LPAS 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’s 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. 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 . Community 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. There are no deficiencies cited during this inspection there is one Technical Violation issued. See LIC 809D and 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), this report, was given to Josephine Britto, Facility Director. A Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for thirty (30) consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting may result in a $100 civil penalty.