Routine inspection·May 20, 2026

On May 20, 2026, at 8:00 A.M., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joselito L. Del Mundo met with the Lead Teacher (LT), Adrianna Schultz, to conduct an unannounced annual inspection for the Infant license in accordance with the facility sketch. LT stated that the director will come shortly. At 8:25 A.M., the facility Director, Brittany Machado, arrived at the facility. A tour of the facility was conducted. LPA observed a total of five infants inside the classroom with two staff providing care and supervision. The hours of operation are 7:30 A.M. to 5:15 P.M., Monday - Friday. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) was discussed. Indoor/Children’s Area: Child care center is clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair; floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean, cleaning compounds are inaccessible, poisons are locked, furniture/equipment is in good condition. Indoor activity space for infant children is physically separate from space used by children in the toddler components. The area is equipped with age-appropriate furniture and equipment including tables, chairs, and cubbies to meet children’s needs; According to Lead Teacher (LT2), Kali Groover, tables, chairs, bed sheets, and toys are sanitized every day. All play equipment and materials used by children are age-appropriate, each child has an individual or portable storage space (cubby, individually labelled with name ) for his/her clothing and personal belongings. The facility has a working telephone. Trash bins have tight fitting lids. Soiled and wet diapers are placed inside trash bins with lids located under the diaper changing table. Children bring their own bottles, and water is provided by the facility. LPA observed 6 cribs and three highchairs for the infants. All materials and surfaces are toxic free and are inaccessible. There is no fireplace in the facility. The center has an internal pull-down fire alarm system and 3-A:40-B:C type of fire extinguishers. Carbon monoxide devices are in operable condition (tested at 8:54 A.M.). Pg 2 Restrooms: LPA inspected and observed a total of 2 toilets and 3 sinks in the bathroom. Staff members have a separate restroom to use. The LPA also observed liquid soap, toilet paper, trash bins with covers, and paper towels inside the bathroom. Water temperature is appropriate. The isolation area for children with symptoms of illness will be the office, and per Director Machado, parents are immediately called to pick up their children. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at all times, first aid supplies, electronic sign in/out sheets are available and completed daily using the Bright wheel application. Smoking is prohibited on premises, no prohibited child care items observed. Firearms/weapons are not allowed or stored on premises. There is no body of water on the premises. Napping : LPA observed 5 cribs in the napping area and 1 inside the play area for infants. According to LT2, they provide sheets to children in care during nap time and the sheets are washed daily. Per director, staff use the Bright wheel when monitoring infants during nap time. Outdoor: The facility has a separate playground area for the infants. Currently, the infants (ages up to 2 years old) use the outdoor playground in the morning between 10:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair, and age appropriateness. The area was observed to be free of debris, free from hazard, holes, broken items, debris. The area where infants play is made up of sand. LPA observed rideable toy cars, excavator toys, bulldozer toys, seesaw, and other toys. No bodies of water were observed. After outdoor play, the infants come inside the classroom and wash their hands. The director also stated that during winter, infants are not using the outdoor playground. The director also stated that the play area have new fence installed. Children bring their own bottled water. Drinking water is provided by the facility using the facility sink. Drinking water is provided during outdoor plays. Teacher child ratios were observed, and staff name recorded. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. Health Related Services: According to Director Machado, they were not providing medications to children in care. Children are inspected for illnesses (wellness policy) as they arrive. Per director Machado, children were physically observed when they arrived at the center. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Pg 3 Food Service : There is a clean microwave, refrigerators, and freezers available in the facility. Per Director, the morning snacks are provided at 9:30 A.M. and afternoon snacks are provided at 3:30 P.M. Staff/Personnel Records : Director (qualified) qualifications were verified, Designation of Responsibility observed, immunization's, TB clearance for staff, health screening, criminal record statement, statement acknowledging suspected child abuse and mandated reporter were observed in file. Facility Records: Roster , fire/disaster drills log was last completed on 01/10/2026 at around 9:30 A.M. Per children’s records review, children’s files are complete. Posting Requirements : Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty. The following were observed posted as required: facility license, Personal Rights (LIC613A), Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB 393), PUB 269 Child Passenger Restraint System Poster, emergency disaster plan, and earthquake preparedness checklist. Documents Provided and or Discussed: Forms and records to keep at the facility and IMS. Advisory/Other: First Aid kit was observed with supplies readily available. The thermometer is kept separately from the first aid kit. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed. The facility used electronic sign in and out sheet and were recorded daily. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted. Fire/earthquake drills current. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm The Director was advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents . Licensee informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department (email address on the website: www.unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov ). A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of family day care home. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above. Pg 4 The Director 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. 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 Director 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 ) LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the director 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 the Director 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. Director 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 . The On Duty Worker is available for questions at (661) 202-3318 Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. No deficiency was cited at this time. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Brittany Machado.