Routine inspection·January 28, 2026

On January 28, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Calloway made an unannounced inspection to the above facility for the purpose of conducting an Annual Random inspection. LPA met with Kylee Welch, Facility Representative who granted access. LPA and representative toured the facility inside and outside. LPA observed no day care children in care and three staff during the inspection. The facility is open from 1:35 to 6:00 pm. Monday-Friday. There are minimal days on Fridays, and the hours are 11:50 AM- 6:00 PM. All employees over 18 years working or volunteering have a Criminal Record Clearance (DOJ/FBI) and Child Abuse Central Index Clearance and are associated with the facility. At 1:35 PM eighteen-day care children arrived aged 4-5 years old and six additional staff. Physical Plant: There are four clean and safe classrooms, the telephone service, heating, ventilation, and lighting are adequate. The daily schedule and activities were reviewed. There are cubbies for children's belongings that are not labeled in each classroom. The furniture, books, equipment, toys, and materials were appropriately aged and in good condition. There were rugs inside the room for play. Representative stated the rugs are cleaned twice a year. The drinking water is available inside the classrooms in the form of water dispensers, water igloos, and labeled water bottles or disposable cups. Representative stated the water bottles are taken home daily. There is no napping or equipment. First Aid Kits were in each classroom in a bag in a cabinet closed and inaccessible. There is an Emergency Survival Kit kept in classroom #2 that is locked. Trash cans have secure lids. The temperature inside the room was comfortable. Representative stated the fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the day care center are all operable and were checked during the last fire inspection. Bathrooms: There are two bathrooms with one toilet and one handwashing sink that are functioning properly and at the appropriate height. LPA did not observe any accessible hazards. There was soap, toilet paper, and paper towels available. One of the bathrooms had a locked storage cabinet. The staff restrooms are inside the main school. Kitchen: There are small kitchen areas inside the classrooms. The largest kitchen has a refrigerator, and microwave, and one of the classrooms has a sink. The kitchen was clean and there were no accessible hazards observed. Representative stated that the facility does not provide snacks. The chemicals and cleaning supplies are kept inside the bathroom in the locked storage cabinet. Outside: Representative stated the children have access to the school playground. Outdoor play equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and is age appropriate. LPA observed a large play structure securely anchored in the ground and wood chips as a cushioned surface. The playground was observed to be free of debris. There was a climbing apparatus anchored in the ground. There were handball, volleyball, and basketball courts for active play. Drinking water is available in the form of a portable water jug and disposable/labeled water bottles. Representative stated there are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA did not observe any. There is a grass area for active play. The fencing is chain linked and observed locked and is secure around the entire playground. Other Review: Children and staff files were reviewed. Current Pediatric CPR/First Aid (expires: 9/9/2027. Representative stated transportation is not provided. Disaster Drills: Fire Drill was conducted: 12/12/25 the Earthquake drill was conducted: 10/1/25. Evacuation/Lockdown drill was conducted: 9/1/25. Representative stated the last facility fire inspection was conducted: 10/16/2024. The child/parent roster was complete with all required information. The staff/ child ratios were observed to be compliant; the sign in/out sheets were paper, and parents sign out digitally. Representative stated the children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive. There is a separate isolation area for ill children on a mat in the site supervisor's office until the parent can pick up the child. Representative stated, the medications are stored in the office kitchen, locked. A review of medication policy states that prescription medication is administered only with parent's written permission. The management staff administers medication and documents the dosage, date, and time on a log. All medication is properly labeled and stored in its original container. LIC 125 form was discussed. 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 LPA 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\342\200\231s 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. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was read, a Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213), this report, were provided to Kylee Welch, Facility Representative. A Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for thirty (30) consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting will result in a $100 civil penalty.