Routine inspection·May 6, 2025

On May 6, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Portia Bowden conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection at the above facility. At 11AM LPA met with Director Katrina Williams, explained the reason for visit , provided LIC 125 (Entrance Checklist) and was guided on a tour. Per Director the facility operating hours are Monday through Friday from 6AM\342\200\223 6:00 PM. LPA observed all required documents on the facility licensing board (PUB 269, PUB 393, LIC 610, LIC 9224, LIC 613A) LPA observed an Emergency Drill log last dated 4/25. This is an infant program servicing ages 0-24 months, consisting of 1 classroom, 1 infant sleeping room and an enclosed outdoor play area. Facility also houses on the premises a preschool program under facility number 198400523. At 11:15AM, LPA observed 3 infants in care supervised by 1 staff. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. Per Director there are currently 5 infants enrolled. The following was observed during the tour of the facility: furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Landline Telephone service is maintained by the facility. LPA observed Central air throughout facility with proper ventilation. At 11:17AM LPA observed a wall heater in the infant classroom properly barricaded and inaccessible to children in care. At 11:20AM LPA observed an operable Carbon monoxide detector in the 4 year old Classroom on the preschool side. LPA observed 8 Infant cribs located in the infant sleep room. All cribs were in good working condition with no attachments. LPA observed 1 changing table within arms reach of a sink. LPA did not observe the restroom as there is not one on the infant side. Per Director, in the event a child is potty trained prior to age 2 they may access the restrooms on the preschool side. LPA observed 4 Age appropriate sinks and 4 age appropriate potties in good repair in the pre school classroom. Per Director Potty training is not provided to infants at this time. Per PIN 21-21-CCP lead testing to be conducted for all equipment used for drinking consumption. Per record review, LPA observed negative lead test results dated 9/23. Per Director facility maintains a Sparklets Water Subscription and does not drink from building water. LPA observed Disinfectants stored in a locked shed at the rear of facility, inaccessible to children in care. Per Director there are no poisons on the premises. Per Director there are no children in care with food allergies or who require medication. Per Director parents supply all formula for children in care, while facility supplies regular milk plus Breakfast, AM snack, Lunch and PM snack to children of age. LPA reminded Director that all outside food brought into the facility should dated and labeled with child\342\200\231s name. Kitchen is located in between the infant center and Preschool. At 11:30AM LPA observed Baby gates as well as doors preventing children\342\200\231s access. All food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All food is protected from contamination. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. Outdoor play area was observed to be enclosed with playground equipment is in a 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. There is adequate shade in the play yard. LPA advised that no children shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. All floors were observed to be clean and safe. All materials accessible to children were observed to be toxic free. There are no firearms stored on the premises. There are no pools or bodies of water at the facility. LPA Reviewed 2 staff files, and observed them to be complete. LPA observed Teacher Maria Vargas\342\200\231 Pediatric CPR/ First Aid with an expiration date of 5//25/25 and her Current Mandated Reporter Certificate Exp 6/25. LPA reviewed 3 Infant files and observed them to be complete. LPA observed 3 Infant Sleep logs last dated 5/6/25. LPA observed 3 Infants signed in. The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director\342\200\231s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. 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 . Licensee 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. 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 outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . 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/ . Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. No Deficiencies were observed during today\342\200\231s inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Katrina Williams. No deficiencies were cited during inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days