Routine inspection·January 9, 2026

Page 1 of 4 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Mahnaz (Nancy) Malek conducted an onsite inspection for the purpose of Annual inspection. LPA met with director, Ivette Ceballos. LPA toured of the facility inside and outside. The floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were checked. LPA observed a total of 4 infants and toddlers with 2 staff in two different rooms. There were 2 infants in Infant Room with one staff, and there were 2 toddlers with one staff in Toddler 1 Room. Toddler 2 classroom was not in use. (Al the Rooms C, F, and G) were inspected. During inspection, it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staff to child ratios. Facility operation hours is Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Parents sign their children in and out electronically. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. During the inspection of the indoor activity space, items which could pose a danger to children (cleaning compounds, and medications) were reminded to be stored out of the reach of children. Poisons/Hazardous Items are not kept on the premises. The facility provides morning/afternoon snacks and lunch to children. The menu was posted. The bottles of milk and food containers for infants brought from home were all labeled Continued to page 2 Page 2 of 4 The required licensing posting were in compliance. Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and were observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. The beddings observed to be kept separately and are washed on a weekly basis or as needed by the parents. Drinking water is available to children indoors by water containers children bring from home and the facility fill them up with filtered water. . The facility has been conducted an emergency drill within the past six months. The last fire drill was conducted on 1/8/2026 and it was recorded on the log. The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance. There are two playgrounds located on this facility. Both playgrounds are enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height. The surface of the outdoor activity space was not well maintained and free of hazards. The bottom sides of the fences around the playground had splinters on the wooden part and some nails were sticking out of the bottom of wood on the fence. On one playground the dried bushes of trees were piled over the fence which is a fire hazard. There was enough cushioning materials around and under the play structure/slide to absorb fall. (commercial wood chip) Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by water containers which facility fill them up by filtered water if needed. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. Shade is provided. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date, 7 staff files were reviewed. Health screening and immunization as required were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a childcare center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for staff were reviewed for compliance. Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all directors and employees to complete mandated reporting training, and to renew the training every two years. The certificates were reviewed for compliance. At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which were in compliance. Continued on page 3 Page 3 of 4 random sample of 5 children's files were reviewed for documentation of the child’s name, address, and telephone number of the child’s authorized representative and of relatives or others that can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary (LIC 700) and a medical assessment. In the areas reviewed the children’s files were in compliance. 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 completed accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . This Child Care Center completed testing and no lead exceedance as of 11/16/2022. Incidental Medical Service (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . When any IMS is provide, 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) 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-carecenters The director, Ivette Ceballos 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 . Continued on page 4 Page 4 of 4 The director, Ivette Ceballos 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 inspection process@ dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process. The director Ivette Ceballos was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiency of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 was cited on this inspection date. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Ivette Ceballo. End of report.