Routine inspection (3-year)·January 28, 2026

On January 28, 2026 at approximately 9:25 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janet Gil conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPA met with director, Estela Padilla-Salazar, and explained the purpose of the visit. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Present during inspection for the infant license, included 2 children(infants) with 4 staff members(including the director and assistant director). The facility is operating within capacity requirements and ratios at time of LPA's inspection. This facility has a total of three licenses. The facility offers a program for infant/toddlers, preschool, and school age children. Per director, this facility is a "drop in center". The infant license operates out of infant classroom with separated sleep room(attached), and a toddler classroom. LPA inspected facility for health and safety hazards. LPA observed infant/toddler classrooms to be clean, equipped with age appropriate toys, materials, and furniture. LPA observed electrical outlets to be made inaccessible with outlet covers and furniture. Children' blankets and sheets are provided by the facility and are washed weekly or as needed for the infant program. LPA sufficient cribs for infants and mats for toddlers for the amount of children in care. Sleeping logs are maintained for napping infants. The LPA observed facility has an installation of a fire alarm system throughout the entire building. LPA tested carbon monoxide detector in the infant classroom which was observed to be working. The infant and toddler classroom have a fully stocked and accessible first aid kit. The facility has multiple fire extinguishers throughout the building. All poisons, cleaning solutions and hazardous materials are stored inaccessible to children on the facility's high shelves. Continue on Page 2\342\200\246 Continued, Page 2... LPA observed there is a diaper changing station in the infant classroom that is within arm's reach to an adult sink. LPA observed a children's bathroom designated for toddler use between the infant and preschool classroom. Per assistant director, the sink does not provide any hot water. The facility provides a morning and afternoon snack only. Parents and authorized representatives provide all pre made milk and additional lunch for enrolled children that are packaged and stored inside the classroom/refrigerator. All milk for infants is properly stored in labeled containers with each infant's name and in the refrigerator. Water is available to children with children's water bottles. Children are signed in and out of the facility through a paper system by the front entrance. All children were signed in correctly during LPA's visit. The facility has license documentation and information properly posted and available for review. The facility conducts drills monthly. The last disaster drill was on 1/26/2026. LPA reviewed 2 children's files and 4 staff files. Children's and staff files were both complete. All files contained a record of emergency identification information on file. All present staff have a valid CPR/First Aid certification and proof of required immunization that were made available for review. Mandated Reporter Training Certificates are also on file for each staff member. Facility was informed that as of September 1, 2016, a person may not be employed or volunteer at a child care facility unless he or she has been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles or qualifies for an exemption pursuant to Health and Safety code 1596.7995 and 1597.662. The director is aware that all staff are required to complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. The training can be obtained online at www.mandatedreporterca.com . LPA observed the completed certificate on file. LPA encourages the director to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and new updates. Continue on Page 3\342\200\246 Continued, Page 3... The director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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 . 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 (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 with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. No deficiencies were cited today under CCR, Title 22, Div. 12, Chapt. 1. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Estela Padilla-Salazar.