Routine inspection·March 10, 2026

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Christina Nunez and Amelia Morales conducted an unannounced random annual inspection on 3/10/2026. LPAs arrived at the facility at 9:45 AM and met with Assistant Director Vanessa Rodrigues who guided LPAs on tour of the facility. The Director Karen Beninati arrived shortly after. The LIC125 Entrance Checklist was provided to help facilitate the inspection . This is an infant center licensed for 20 infants and 13 were present at the time of inspection. Facility consists of 2 rooms: playroom/classroom and napping/eating area. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. It should be noted that there is a separate license for Preschool Center, facility number # 197493270. LPAs observed the following postings in the office lobby: License, Daily Schedule, Personal Rights, Emergency Disaster Plan and the Child Passenger Safety Law. The Disaster drill log was available; the last fire drill was conducted on 11/2025 and the last earthquake drill was run on 11/2025. LPAs did not observe the Child Care Center Notification of Parents' Rights Poster, posted. Facility was able to print a copy during time of inspection. LPAs observed 13 infants being supervised by 4 staff. Teacher/child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. A walk through of the playroom/classroom was conducted, the space was found to be clean and free from any potential hazards. Furniture was found to be in good repair and age appropriate. Play area has cushioning material to absorb falls. The classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. LPA observed telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation to be satisfactory. Napping area was observed to be separate from the indoor activity area. The sheets are sent home on Fridays to be laundered at home by parents. The facility has 8 cribs and 5 mats for infant napping. Each crib/mat is occupied by only one infant at a 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 via the digital ProCare App. This includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. The bathroom and toileting areas were inspected, facility is equipped with 2 changing tables, 1 toilet and 2 sinks. LPA observed changing tables, mats, toilet and sink to be in good repair. LPAs advised to move diaper changer within arm’s reach of the sink and Assistant Director immediately complied with correction request. All areas were found to be clean and hazard free. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated . Per Assistant Director linens are washed each week by the parents . Napping equipment (mats) were observed in the classroom. Per Director, the isolation area for sick children is in the staff office. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible. Carbon monoxide detector was observed in the classroom and is operable. Mini refrigerator used for food storage is clean and free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. Three infant bottles were observed to be unlabeled. All waste containers were in a cabinet and inaccessible for children in care. Parents provide lunch and snacks for their child. If a child does not bring a lunch, the facility has a kitchen where food is prepared. First Aid supplies were observed to be complete. Outdoor play is coordinated on an alternating schedule with daycare aged children as allowed by waiver. All materials accessible to children were observed to be toxic-free. The facility is equipped with a working smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed fire extinguishers (2A 10BC) located throughout the facility with service date of 2/25/2026. There are no firearms stored on the premises. There are no pools or bodies of water at the facility. An inspection of children’s records for the required forms was conducted. Staff records were reviewed and documented in the LIC859. There was at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm CCC 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 as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16. 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.). LPAs verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPAs referred licensee [or facility representative] to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information ( https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information ) CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES, LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and­resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [or facility representative] 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. Licensee [or 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. 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 . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Karen Beninati.