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Inspection visit

Routine inspection (3-year)

Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 03/12/2026 , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cristina Castellanos conducted an unannounced 3 Year Required Inspection for the above-named facility. LPA Castellanos was greeted by Assistant Director R. Underwood Elizando and discussed the purpose of the visit. Shortly after at approximately 11:00am Director Elaine Wikkramatilleke arrived at the facility. The facility operates Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. A preschool program is also licensed on the premises. During today\342\200\231s tour of the facility, both indoor and outdoor LPA observed the following: 16 Infants in care with 7 staff members & 12 toddlers with 4 staff members. In total there were 28 children in care with 11 staff members providing care and supervision. All center staff members present during today\342\200\231s inspection had fingerprint clearance and associated with the designated license number. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained during today\342\200\231s inspection. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. The infant program is in compliance with Title 22 regulations regarding Staff to Student ratios. Parents sign their children in and out of the facility at the main entrance. There are no swimming pools, ponds, or other bodies of water on the premises . There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. All poisons are kept in a locked cabinet area. The facility\342\200\231s staff members do the day-to-day cleaning in the infant classroom. Continue LPA observed two fully charged fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide detectors in all infant classrooms, and a facility-wide pull fire alarm system. The First Aid Kit was located in the Director\342\200\231s office. All hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. LPA inspected the infant classroom and observed age-appropriate toys, books, and furnishings. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Each crib, mat or cot is 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. Documentation for infants up to 12 months includes sleeping position if it is other than on their back. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. 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. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb all falls. Parents provide meals for their children based on dietary needs and allergies. The facility provides snacks only for the toddler program. All food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available to the children in care. The facility communicates with families via Monthly Newsletters, Flyers, Emails and/or Verbal communication during drop-off and/or pick-up time. Page 2 Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed childcare facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have received a criminal record clearance or exemption. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption. LPA reviewed six personnel files and observed files to be in compliance with current CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter Training. LPA reviewed six children\342\200\231s files and observed files to be in compliance including current contact information for authorized representatives and/or relatives who can assume responsibility for the child, immunization records, and authorization for medical treatment. LPA provided Director with the Child Care Center Provider Requirements, LIC125 and LIC311A for further review and reference. Additionally, provide Safe Sleep Resources for further review. 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. 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). The facility\342\200\231s most recent test results were posted on the Parent Board, dated August 16, 2022 , for samples collected August 15, 2022 . Page 3 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 centers/ . Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies were cited during today\342\200\231s inspection. The facility received one Advisory Note - Technical Assistance. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Director Elaine Wikkramatilleke . A copy of the report was provided. A Notice of Site Visit was issued and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply will result in an immediate $100 civil penalty. Page 4

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

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What happened during the March 12, 2026 inspection of CHILDREN'S JOURNEY LEARNING CENTER- INFANT?

This was a inspection inspection of CHILDREN'S JOURNEY LEARNING CENTER- INFANT on March 12, 2026. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to CHILDREN'S JOURNEY LEARNING CENTER- INFANT on March 12, 2026?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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