Routine inspection·December 5, 2025

On 12/5/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lilli Babcock conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection. LPA met with Director, Maribeth Peralta, to whom the reason for the visit was explained. Director guided LPA on a tour of the facility. This is an infant program with a toddler component and is currently licensed for a capacity of 54 children. The facility operates Monday - Friday from 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM. Per Director there are 26 children enrolled. Census was taken and the following staff and children were observed by LPA to be present: LPA observed three staff with nine infants in the infant room and eleven toddlers with three staff in the toddler room. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded. LPA confirmed all individuals present have obtained a criminal record clearance. All children were observed by LPA to be under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. The licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected and the following was observed: Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Changing table is within an arm’s reach of a hand washing sink. Toys were observed to be clean. Napping equipment including cribs, cots and bedding Page 1 of 5 were inspected for good condition. Per Director, crib and cot sheets are provided by parents and changed daily. Linens are taken home at least twice weekly by parents to be washed. There are safe toys, play equipment and materials observed for children in the classrooms. Per Director, the isolation area is located in a room in the front office, and one staff member will provide 100% supervision until ill child is picked up from the facility. Per Director, parents provide all food, water, and bottles. Bottles, dishes, and containers were observed by LPA to be labeled with infants’ names. LPA observed the facility to have an operable carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector on this day. Last Disaster Drill was conducted on 11/18/25. LPA advised that a disaster drill must be completed once every 6 months. LPA observed all required posted forms to be posted inside the gate. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medications and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Per Director, any poisons are locked in a closet in Directors office with a key lock. First aid kits were located in each classroom and observed to have complete supplies. All kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. LPA observed all storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair and trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. LPA observed the floors to be clean and safe. Outdoor playground equipment is free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. There are toys, play equipment and materials observed for children outside on playground. Staff records were reviewed. LPA observed at least one person trained in Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. LPA observed staff immunization records (Measles and Pertussis) to be complete for files reviewed. Page 2 of 5 Children’s Records were reviewed and inspection of required forms were made. In review of children’s records, files contain information including, but not limited to the following: Name, address and telephone number of the child's authorized representative and of relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary. LPA observed and reviewed Sleep logs and current Needs and Services Plans for the infants. LPA also observed the Department database for lead testing does not have the results of the lead testing for the facility. The facility provided LPA documentation that the testing was completed and there are no exceedances. LPA advised Director to contact the lead testing company to have the results posted on the Department database. Facility representative 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 as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16 . Page 3 of 5 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 (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information ( https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information ) CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES. 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-and- resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative of the importance of checking for and removing any 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, a Plan for Providing 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)/ (800) 514- 0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Page 4 of 5 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. 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 . At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative Maribeth Peralta. Page 5 of 5