Routine inspection·March 13, 2025

On 3/13/2025, at 2:00 pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carolyn Tuba conducted an unannounced Required inspection visit. LPA entered facility through the main lobby and the door entering the school requires a code to gain entrance. The Director’s office is located at the main entrance and there are cameras monitoring throughout the facility. LPA met with Assistant Director, Sussan Stubbs who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility indoors and outdoors. This is an infant program licensed for 10 children, which operates Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The Assistant Director stated there are 8 children currently enrolled on various schedules. The facility is in a shopping center; however, it is not attached to any other businesses. Per Assistant Director the facility offers care for military families. LPA observed a total census of 3 children with 1 staff member. Facility is also licensed with a preschool and toddler option. The following classroom was inspected: Infant Room #4 with 3 infants and 1 staff member. All staff members were found to be fingerprint cleared at the time of the visit. Licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. The facility has additional staff members to support the facility and assist with preparing meals, as well as distributing to classrooms, and staff and children’s needs. Facility has a Golden Retriever that is kept in a dog kennel in the Director's office and a cat who is kept outside of the facility. Both pets were quiet, and we not observed to be around the children in care. LPA observed storage for children’s belongings, including diapers and wipes provided by parents. LPA inspected cribs and mattresses which meet all regulatory requirements. The napping area is separated by a wall and child proof gate. The facility provides fitted sheets for the cribs and are changed daily and laundered. Availability of drinking water was reviewed and per Assistant Director facility provides water in pitchers with sippy cups or bottles and LPA observed a water filtration water station. There is a changing-table and a sink arm’s length away for hand washing. LPA observed mats for tummy time, infant toys and surfaces which are observed to be safe and clean. Staff restroom is available near the main lobby of the entrance. page 1 of 4 Carbon monoxide was tested, and operable. Smoke detectors are connected to the Fire Department and are tested annually by the Fire Marshall and were last checked July 1, 2024. Fire extinguishers are serviced annually and were last serviced July 1, 2024. Storage cabinets in classrooms were inspected and no hazardous items were found, cleaning items are kept inaccessible to children in care, as well as in the kitchen area. No poisonous cleaning compounds were found in the childcare center. Emergency disaster drill was last done in February 2025 and conducted monthly. There are First Aid kits available throughout the school and 2 bigger First Aid kits in the playground, room 1 and Assistant Director’s office; and supplies were inventoried and found to be in good condition. LPA inspected the kitchen area where meals are prepared and distributed to each classroom. Food preparation areas were toured for safety, cleanliness, and proper equipment. Breakfast, Lunch and PM snack are served by the facility. The facility is part of a food program and menu is posted in the main lobby of the facility and outside of each classroom. If changes are made to the menu, facility will update by emailing parents on a daily basis. LPA observed parent board with all required documentation located in the entry way of the facility. Per staff there is baby food provided by the facility and formula is provided by parents. There is a small refrigerator for the use of bottles and breast milk which is kept locked with a child proof strap. LPA was told by staff that bottles are labeled with infant’s name and date. LPA observed parent board with all required documentation located in the entry way of the facility and license is in the lobby. Staff documents all feedings, diapering and napping on a tablet which parents have access via a program app. Per Assistant Director there are no children on medication however should there be then it will be kept in the kitchen in a lock box, out of reach of children. LPA observed that 15-minute sleep log is being conducted. The playground has an area for infants and is shared with the toddler option. There is currently a waiver for staggered schedules. There are small infant/toddler bike equipment and outside toys. There are 2 small age-appropriate structures and shaded areas. The playground is surrounded by an iron gate at least 6 to 7 feet tall. All areas around or under climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with foam material. There is enough play equipment and toys for the children to use in the play yard. page 2 of 4 Sign in/out is done electronically using a designated parent code for each family and a back-up sign-in/out sheet is available should the electronic pad not be functioning. A printout is available for review. LPA reviewed staff records and found that they were complete. Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid, mandated reporting training, educational requirements, immunization records and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. Children’s records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. Some staff currently have the 8-hour Health, Safety, Nutrition and Lead training. LPA observed that Infant Sleep Plan was available for children under 12 months of age and Infant Services Plan in the children’s files that were reviewed during today’s visit. 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 . The Assistant 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. LPA reminded the safe sleep regulations with Assistant Director 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 page 3 of 4 an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [or 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/ . Assistant Director 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Assistant Director, Susan Stubbs. page 4 of 4