Routine inspection (3-year)·October 21, 2025

On October 21, 2025 at approximately 9:40AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Nicole Tran and Jonathan Tse conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPAs met with Chief Program Officer, Kristina Sisseck, and explained the purpose of the visit. Program Director, Paige Newton, also joined the visit. Present during the visit was 18 staff, 16 infants, and 15 toddlers. The facility is an infant program with a toddler component. The infant program operates in four classrooms: 170, 175, 177, and 181. There is a preschool program onsite that operates in classrooms 102, 107, 112, and 116. Room 127 is also used as an art therapy room. With Program Director, LPAs inspected classrooms 170, 175, 177, 181, and 127 for health and safety hazards. LPAs observed electrical outlets in classrooms to be made inaccessible with child safety covers. Facility is equipped with multiple fire extinguishers, first aid kits, carbon monoxide detectors, and a fire alarm system. LPAs tested and verified the functionality of the carbon monoxide detectors. Chemicals, poisons, and cleaning solutions have been made inaccessible to children. LPAs observed a variety of age-appropriate toys that are in good condition. Classrooms have rugs and soft cushioning for infants to play and rest on. Age-appropriate furniture was observed to be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. LPA observed cabinets and drawers in classrooms to be free of poisonous materials. Storage for children's belongings are located inside the classroom and are labeled with their names. There are multiple garbage bins with tight fitting lids in the children's restrooms and classrooms. Continued on Page Two Page Two Children sleep in cribs and on cots depending on their needs. Sheets are provided by the facility while blankets are provided by families. Per Program Director, the facility launders sheets weekly and families bring home the blankets to wash. LPAs observed children\342\200\231s bedding to be individually stored so that no child\342\200\231s used bedding comes into contact with other bedding. LPAs reviewed sleep logs and found them to be complete with staff\342\200\231s initials and timestamps. Restrooms for children's use were observed to be in working condition. LPAs observed children's restroom to have age-appropriate toileting equipment and hand washing materials. Changing tables were in the bathroom within arm\342\200\231s reach of a sink. Per Director, parents provide diapers and LPAs observed them to be stored in baskets, labeled with children\342\200\231s names and photos. The facility also has extra diapers if needed. The facility provides a food service that includes breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack. Food menus are posted by the front entrance and in classrooms. The facility provides water bottles for children and has a different design for each classroom. LPAs observed children\342\200\231s water bottles and milk bottles to be labeled with their names. Water bottles are refilled through the classroom\342\200\231s refrigerator water dispenser or by Brita water pitchers. 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). This facility was constructed after 2010 and therefore is not required to test its fixtures for lead. With Program Director, LPAs inspected the outdoor area for health and safety hazards. The outdoor area is called the Infant Play Area and is shared between the infant and toddler classrooms. The facility has an outdoor rotation waiver to prevent infants and toddlers from comingling. LPAs observed the facility to be in compliance with the waiver during today\342\200\231s visit. Continued on Page Three Page Three The Infant Play Area is fully enclosed and fenced. Play structures have woodchips and grass underneath to cushion falls. Trees, tarps, and structures provide shade for children to rest under as well. Per Program Director, the sandbox is checked every morning. There is also a cover to pull over the sandbox when not in use to prevent debris from falling in. Age-appropriate toys and equipment were observed to be in good condition. Changing tables are available within arm\342\200\231s reach of a sink as well. LPAs did not observe any pools, spas or bodies of water on site. Licensing documents are properly posted and available for review by the front entrance and in classrooms. The facility utilizes paper sign in/sign out sheets. LPAs observed children present to be appropriately signed in during today's visit. LPAs reviewed 6 random children's records. Children's files were observed to be complete and included emergency information and consent for emergency medical authorization. LPAs reviewed 11 staff files. There is at least one staff member onsite with current pediatric CPR/First Aid training. Six out of eleven staff files do not have current Mandated Reporter training available for review. 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. 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 Continued on Page Four Page Four This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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 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. See LIC 809-D for deficiency cited today regarding Mandated Reporter training. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights were provided and explained. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative, Kristina Sisseck.