Routine inspection (3-year)·April 15, 2026

On 04/10/2026 at 07:40 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elicia Calvillo conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection. Facility is located at 235 S. Edison Road, Burbank, CA. 91506. LPA identified self and met with Elysia Vasquez, Instructional Coach Infant/Toddler. LPA identified reason for visit and provided Entrance Checklist -Child Care Centers (LIC 125) to help facilitate the inspection. At 08:30 AM, Christina Lechner, Director arrived. Facility Representative (FR) Elysia Vasquez, Instructional Coach Infant/Toddler and Christina Lechner, Director allowed entry to facility and provided LPA with a guided tour of inside and outside of the facility. The facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 24, per FR Chrisina Lechner, Director they currently have 24 enrolled. The facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 07:45 AM to 06:15 PM. Required postings were observed posted in facility Center Lobby. The facility is made up of two (2) Infant Classrooms and three (3) Preschool Classrooms, they are divided into in half for each classroom. Classroom #1 and #2 are for ages six (6) weeks to 2 years with three (3) staff and Classroom #3 and #4 are for ages 6 weeks to 2 years with four (4) staff. LPA observed the following in all classrooms; each classroom was divided into two sides with a kitchenette in the middle and a sleeping area behind a short room divider. LPA observed that the furniture, toys, and equipment were age appropriate and in good repair. There are individual cubbies for each child to store their personal belongings as well as individual baskets for diapers. Drinking water was readily available with the use of filter water system in the kitchenette and there is individual water containers labeled with each child’s Page 1 of 4 name for drinking water. LPA observed the kitchen area/ food preparation area, per FR snacks and meals are catered by a third-party vendor and parents provide meals as well. The staff will receive the food from the third-party vendor and will serve and cut up the food. In the kitchenette, there is a refrigerator, LPA did not observe any open containers in the refrigerator and there were bottles labeled with each child’s name. Food preparation was inspected for safety and sanitation, hazardous items including poisonous cleaning compounds were stored inaccessible to children with the use of child safety gates to the kitchenette area. LPA observed the diaper changing area used by children with changing tables within arms reach of a sink and the area where soiled diapers are disposed, and the area was safe and sanitary. LPA observed first aid kits located in the classroom and an inventory was conducted for necessary supplies . LPA observed a device on the wall that FR confirmed was fire alarm and FR confirmed devices on walls ceilings are carbon monoxide detectors. Fire and Disaster drill log was available, and the last disaster drill was conducted on 03/23/2026. Per FR, isolation area for sick children is in the facility Center Lobby. Hazardous items including poisonous cleaning compounds were stored inaccessible to children. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored under the kitchen sinks with a child proof gates blocking the entrance to the kitchenette. There is a telephone service and heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated for safety and comfort. LPA toured two (2) outdoor play areas and LPA observed the outdoor play was in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts, in good repair and age appropriate. The surfaces of the outdoor activity space are cement, artificial grass, are maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. There is adequate shade in the outdoor play area with the use of canopies. The children have access to individual bottles, Igloo containers for refills, for drinking water during outdoor play. LPA advised that no children shall be left without supervision at any time. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. Staff and children’s records were reviewed for completeness. Inspection of required forms was made and documented on LIC 857 for children and the LIC 859 for staff. Criminal Record Clearances were reviewed for adults. CPR card expires on 05/2027 for Director. Inspection of required forms were discussed with FR. LPA observed that teacher-child ratios were maintained, and staff names were recorded. Care and supervision were evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. Sign-in and Page 2 of 4 out sheets and procedures were reviewed. LPA observed 5 of 5 children signed in at time of inspection. Personal Rights of children were observed by LPA. Facility Representative 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 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.). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred 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. There are 24 infants enrooled. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with 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 Facility Representative of the importance of checking for and removing any 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 Page 3 of 4 notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. 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-centers/ . 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 Chiristina Lechner, Director. Page 4 of 4