Routine inspection·July 10, 2025

On 7/10/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Ali met with Director/Licensee, Jessica Fonseca for the purpose of an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry to the facility. Upon arrival, LPA observed two infant rooms and teacher/child ratios are in compliance. LPA observed 5 infants and 3 teachers, present during this inspection. Infant room consist of two classrooms and one play yard area separated by other ages groups. The infant classrooms are called “Snuggle Bugs Jr & Snuggle Bugs”. The facility hours of operation are from 6:30am to 9:00pm, Monday-Friday. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. There is no current infant with IMS needs. Licensee states there is no weapons or smoking the premises. Staffing Ration and Capacity: Upon arrival, LPA observed 2 infant classrooms in use with of 14 total enrolled. Care and supervision were evaluated to determine if the children’s basic needs were met and appropriate. Sign-in and out sheets were reviewed in the BrightWheel App. Physical Plant: LPA toured and inspected the infant classroom. Furniture and equipment were checked for age appropriateness and good repair. The classroom is clean and safe. Telephone service was verified. Heating, lighting, and ventilation are adequate. There are cubbies for infant's belongings labeled with their names. Facility has a surveillance system on the premises in common areas. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and materials, five cribs, 1 play yard, table for feeding (seats 8), 3 additional toddler feeding seats, 2 changing tables next to sink, changing table on wall near exit door (not in use) and small refrigerator for baby bottles (with safety latch). Daily activities schedule was observed on the wall in infant classroom #1. Filtered drinking water is available inside the classrooms. Parents provide the infants formula and bottles. All containers used for storage of solid wastes, including moveable bins, shall have a tight fitting cover that is kept on; they shall be leakproof and rodent-proof. LPA observed trash cans in classrooms, kitchen and play yard to all have lids. Facility provides diapers and wipes for all infants. LPA observed exit door in infant classroom #2 that leads to the play yard. Napping: LPA observed five cribs and one play pen that is used for napping, and staff are utilizing infant sleep logs. Director states that they wipe down the cribs and cots every day. Director states if infants can climb out of crib then they are transitioned to cot with a sheet cover on it. Bathroom: In the infant classroom #1, the changing stations (2) is located to the right of the sink. LPA inspected and observed a small area to side of classroom #2, in which infant potty training begins. LPA observed 6 potty training toilets in a circle that is fenced off from other areas of the infant classroom #2. LPA observed staff bathroom located next to the school age program. LPA observed soap, toilet paper, and paper towels readily available for staff. Medication: Infants are inspected for illnesses as they arrive with a no-touch thermometer and an overall wellness check. A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with the parent’s written permission. The staff will administer medication and document the dosage, date, and time on a log. Medication is brought and safety latched at the center (unless the parent requests daily return). Medication is labeled correctly and stored in its original container. Medication is kept at the administration office (locked) until expiration and sent home with the parent for disposal. Infants are isolated when ill by placing them in crib, mat or play area away from other infants until parents arrive to pick them up. Director says they have a one hour pick up policy for sick children. Lead Water Testing: Lead water testing as completed and approved on 1/25/24. LPA observed these results during annual inspection. The Outdoor: The play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. LPA observed three swings and several other small play equipment under shaded area. The play area was inspected and found to be free of hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water. Director states that play yard area is power washed every weekend and Teachers clear any debris daily. The infant play yard area is separately fenced from the other day care programs. Fire Extinguisher: Fire/earthquake drills are current and completed every 6 months. Last fire drill completed on 5/14/25 at 9:48am. Disaster drill was conducted on 4/14/25 at 10:05am. A fire extinguisher is in the green located at each exit (service last service 5/2/25), inaccessible to children mounted on the wall. Smoke detector, and a carbon monoxide detector are on the premises and in compliance with fire marshal standards. Director informed LPA that the last time fire marshal came to the facility was in June 2023. LPA observed a first aid kit located in the infant classroom #1, inaccessible to children. Transportation: The facility does not provide transportation for infant’s children. Kitchen/Food Service: The kitchen is off-limits and has a safety knob on the door. There is a clean, fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, freezer, stove, and microwave oven. The facility provides breakfast, am snack, lunch, pm snack, and dinner for all children. For infant’s, Director states parents provide formula and change of clothes. Facility does have whole milk and snacks on stock for infants. LPA observed snack cabinets in infant classroom #1 and staff preparing food (with gloves). Knives are located in the top right cabinet inaccessible to children by safety latch. Allergy lists are posted in the kitchen on refrigerator. Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds, or similar substances are stored separately from food supplies. The chemicals are kept separate from the food (under the sink safety latched and in Janitor closet behind locked door inaccessible to all children). LPA observed that food preparation and storage areas are kept clean and free of litter and rubbish. Menus are posted at least one week in advance and made available for review by the parents. The facility does participate in the CAC food program. Director states that facility purchases food weekly for the facility and also get supplies and food delivered often during the week. Staff/ Children Records: LPA reviewed with licensee the LIC 125, records to be maintained at the facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and parent board. Staff and infant’s records were reviewed. LPA reviewed 4 infant records and 3 staff records. LPA observed three staff records to be in compliance. LPA verified there is at least 1 staff person present with current CPR and First Aid Training. LPA observed four child files are in compliance. LPA observed in each infant file an Infant Enrollment Intake Form (not signed by parent or staff), Early Learning Standards Checklist (not dated or signed by staff), documented weekly infant observations in Brigthwheel App of infants behaviors and milestones (dated and signed by staff). LPA informed Director that needs and service plan is to be completed every quarter and include the following: LIC 9227, feeding plan, toileting plan and developmental milestones met or unmet, and signed by parent and staff. Director stated that she was unaware of this requirement and will update the infant records. LPA issued a Technical Assistance. 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 . Criminal Record Clearance - Child Care Centers 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. Lead Testing – Child Care Centers (CCC) CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: 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). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . Safe Sleep - Child Care Centers 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 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) - Child Care Centers 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/ . PIN 22-05-CCP . MyChildCarePlan.org – 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. Subscribe to CCLD important information - Child Care Centers 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. No deficiencies cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and Health & Safety codes. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Jessica Fonseca.