Routine inspection·September 5, 2025

On 09/05/2025 at 09:50 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) J. Duran and A. Carter conducted an unannounced annual random inspection at the above facility. LPAs announced the purpose of the visit and initially met with Facility representative Adriana Huerta. The program currently operates Monday thru Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM and is currently licensed for a capacity of 116. LPAs were taken on a guided tour of the facility of both indoors and outdoors. At the initial start of the site visit, there is a total census of 10 children, and 3 staff present. The facility is made up of 5 classrooms (rooms 101, 102, 103, 104 and 105). Only room 102 is being used at the moment and it has 4 toilets and 4 sinks, 1 outdoor bathroom with 2 toilets and 2 sinks, 1 playground, 1 playground not being used, kitchen area where food is transported in by a Healthy Fresh vendor, and laundry area. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. LPAs observed surface of classrooms to be safe and clean, and child size tables and chairs available for children well maintained. LPAs observed learning stations for dramatic play, math, and science with toys well maintained free of loose and sharp parts and a library area available for quiet play. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. There were cubbies observed as storage for children's belongings. Mats/cots were inspected. Per facility representative, linens are blankets provided by the facility and washed on site weekly by staff of designated laundry days. Availability of drinking water was reviewed. Water pitchers are used to fill up children use personal water bottles which are brought and taken home daily by children's parents. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, area safety and sanitation. A first aid kit observed in room 102. First aid kits were inspected and observed to be complete with all required first aid items. Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are present in the facility but were not tested at time of inspection do to children napping. Fire extinguishers have been serviced in 03/03/2025. Disaster drill log was completed on 08/01/2025. The sick/isolation area is located separately near facility representative’s office. Hazardous items including poisonous cleaning compounds were stored inaccessible to children. Page 1 of 3 Page 2 of 3 Snack/lunch menus were reviewed and observed posted. Food and snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. Food preparation areas were toured for safety, cleanliness and proper equipment. Breakfast, Lunch, and PM snack are provided by an outside vendor named Fres Start. LPAs observed extra food and milk stored properly and not expired. Outdoor equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. The required shade and fencing were inspected. The outside drinking fountains are out of service. Water is available via water pitcher and children's personal water bottles. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water; no bodies of water or hazards observed. Teacher-child ratios were observed and staff names recorded. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. Sign-in and out sheets and procedures were reviewed. Personal Rights of children were observed by LPA. Staff and children’s records were reviewed for completeness. Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857 for children and the LIC 859 for staff. Criminal Record Clearances were reviewed for adults. At least on staff member has current Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate. Pediactric First Aid/CPR certificate for staff#1 is valid until 06/08/27. 2 of 3 staff members have an expired Mandated Reporter AB1207 training certificate, deficiency cited. 3 out of 10 children were missing LIC995A 3 out of 10 children were missing LIC627 2 out of 10 children were missing Admissions agreement. LPA observed all posting requirements for operation on the posting board and the following documents were observed: LIC 203A-License, LIC 610 A-Emergency Disaster Plan, LIC 9148-Earthquake Preparedness Check List, PUB 394-Notification of parent’s rights poster, LIC 613A- Personal Rights, PUB 269- Child Car Seat Law, Menus, and Activity Schedule. 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 . Facility representative Adriana Huerta 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. Page 3 of 3 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 . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative Adriana Huerta and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed 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. 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/ . Facility representative Adriana Huerta 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. Based on this information, the following deficiencies on the attached LIC 809D are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site inspection by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative Adriana Huerta.