Routine inspection·November 10, 2025

On 11/10/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lilli Babcock conducted an unannounced annual inspection to the above facility. LPA met with Director, Teresa Fuentez , to whom the reason for the visit was explained. Director guided LPA on a tour of the facility. This is an infant program which is currently licensed for a capacity of 26 children and operates Monday \342\200\223 Friday from 7:00 AM \342\200\223 6:00 PM. Per Director there are 11 infants enrolled. The infant program has two classrooms named Infant and Toddler 1. Per Director, Toddler 1 was the only infant room being utilized on this day. Census was taken and the following staff and children were observed by LPA to be present: LPA observed three staff with eight children present in the Toddler 1 room. LPA also inspected the Infant Room on this day and no children or staff were observed to be present. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded. 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: All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that furniture and equipment are age-appropriate and Page 1 of 5 in good repair, and the floors have a surface that are safe and clean. Changing table is within an arm\342\200\231s reach of a hand washing sink. Toys were observed to be clean. Napping equipment including cribs, cots and bedding were inspected for good condition. Per Director, crib sheets are provided by the facility and changed daily. LPA observed the room called "Toddler 1" did not have the sleeping area for infants physically separate from the indoor activity space as indicated in Title 22 Requlations. The "Infant" room was observed to have a half wall partition separating the napping and activity space. Per Director, there is not a Toddler Component attached to the Infant license. Storage for children's belongings were inspected and LPA observed children have their own cubbies to store their belongings. Bottles, dishes, and containers were labeled with infants\342\200\231 names; dates were visible on all children's bottles and other refrigerated items. LPA observed toys and materials for children in the classrooms. Per Director, a designated portion of the office is used as an isolation area. Per Director, staff provide 100% supervision when ill child is using the isolation room, and parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill and staff are ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness are not being accepted. Food menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. Per Director, parents provide formula and bottles. The facility offers AM and PM snack, and lunch to children in care. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Director states that there are no poisons, weapons, or firearms on the premises. First aid kits were located in each classroom. Page 2 of 5 Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Per Director, the center has their own land line. LPA observed the facility to have a Fire extinguisher with a service tag date of 7/25/25. The facility has an outdoor play area that is fully fenced. Outdoor playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. There is currently 1 playground. The infant playground has an infant structure with a soft foam material and grass to cushion for falls. There is adequate shade in the play yard with a shade awning over the play equipment. There are enough bikes, water tables and toys for the children to use in the play yard. Sign in/out is done electronically using a designated parent code for each family on a computer located in the lobby. A printout is available for review. LPA reviewed facility roster and Disaster Drill log. Last drill was conducted on 10/14/25. Staff Records and Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed. Children\342\200\231s files reviewed 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 a sleep log for the infants in care. LPA observed Needs and Services Plan for files reviewed. 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. Page 3 of 5 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 . 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. Page 4 of 5 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/ . 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 Code of Regulations Title 22. No deficiencies cited. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Theresa Fuentez. Page 5 of 5