Routine inspection·July 9, 2025

On 7/9/25 at 9:45am, Licensing Program (LPA) Stephanie Li conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Facility is located on the top floor of shopping plaza next to Erwhon and TJ Max. Front door can be accessed from the top floor parking structure. If parking on 1 st floor, must take elevator up from parking structure. Upon arrival, LPA met with Director Dierik Gonzalez and assistant director Lisa Cheyno, who led LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a single license facility servicing infant, toddler and preschool age. There are currently 280 children enrolled. Census was taken. There were 58 children and 22 staff. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am-6:00pm. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The facility consists of 5 classrooms, 3 children\342\200\231s bathroom, 3 staff bathroom, kitchen, office, 1 playground. The following was observed: Rose room (0-12mths) had 12 infants and 5 teachers, Peach room (12-18mths) had 12 children and 4 staff, Coral room (18-24mths) had 9 children and 4 teachers, Lilac room (2-3yrs) had 11 children and 4 teachers, Green room (3-5yrs) had 14 children and 2 staff. All rooms are located assessable front main hallway. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. All children were observed to be under active/visual supervision of a teacher during the tour. Licensing staff observed disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children were not accessible to children. Classroom furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All floors are clean and safe. Storage for children's belongings were inspected. All toilets and washing facilities were inspected for safe and sanitary operating conditions. LPA observed 2 toilets each in both lilac and green rooms for 2-5 year olds. 1 toilet paper roll at the far wall was observed. Middle toilet has no reachable toilet paper for use. For sanitary best practices, LPA advised to make toilet paper easily available for children using middle toilet. Page 1 of 4 Licensing staff observed all required forms/publications to be posted on the parent board in hallway. First Aid supplies are available and complete. There is an isolation area in the office for an ill child to rest. Drinking water is available and provided through filtered fountains in the hallway. Cribs, mats and napping equipment were observed in all classrooms. The infant nap area is in a completely separated room and a teacher was observed in there with infants while they were napping. LPA observed portable cribs that meet Consumer Product Safety Commission safety standards. Cribs were observed to be free of loose items. Mats were available for infants who can climb out of a crib. Per director, linens are provided and washed on site by staff. Washer and dryer was observed in the staff kitchen. Diaper changing tables were inspected and observed to be within an arms reach of a sink with proper padding. Proper disinfecting was observed. There is at least one sink for every 15 children and 2 working toilets. Per director, parents bring children\342\200\231s bottles from home and bottles are sent home for washing. Parents pack all meals and snacks for children and facility stores food accordingly as needed with proper labeling. Facility carries extra snacks in fridge as backpack when more food is needed. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents. Licensing staff observed a 2A10BC fire extinguisher last serviced on 7/7/25. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. Facility has a hard wired carbon monoxide and smoke detector that meets statutory requirements and unable to test. LPA did not observe any bodies of water on the premises. Per school log, the last disaster drill was conducted on 04/14/25. Licensing staff observed the outdoor play area. Children have staggered play schedules and outdoor yard schedule is posted on parent board. The playgrounds equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Drinking water is readily available outdoors. When children need the bathroom or a diaper change, director or assistant director will step in ratio so staff may tend to children. Page 2 of 4 Sign in and out is conducted on the Brella app and signatures were verified. Staff and children\342\200\231s records were reviewed and documented on LIC857 and LIC859. Several teachers have current CPR/First aid. Exp 8/2026. Teachers have mandated reporter certificates. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) is currently being provided. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm All medications and forms were reviewed for completeness. LPA observed epi-pens stored without their original prescription labeling and packaging. LPA advised that all prescription medication must be accepted with original prescription box and labeling. Parents were contacted and original prescription boxes were provided to facility during visit. LPA reviewed IMS policy and Emergency Care plan form with facility and advised all emergency care (anaphylaxis, seizures, diabetes care, or asthma) that need medication shall require a form completed by the physician and signed by parents to be kept in the child\342\200\231s file and a copy kept with the medication to reference in time of emergency. Sample form and best way to fill out form was reviewed with Administrator Marisa Guest. Per Marisa, she will have parents obtain completed forms for children with emergency medical needs. Facility 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. 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 . Page 3 of 4 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 childcare 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). Per assistant director, Lisa, the facility was re-gutted in 2023 and may have been tested for lead. LPA advised that if plumbing was replaced during the re-build, lead testing requirements are not needed. Teacher was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued today. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) \342\200\223 must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Exit interview conducted, report was reviewed, and appeal rights were given to Director Dierik Gonzalez. Page 4 of 4