Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 10/28/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Carreiro, conducted an onsite inspection for the purpose of an Annual/Random Inspection. LPA was led on a tour by acting Director, Shipra Shrivastava. The overall census observed was 49 children and 5 staff members.
Facility hours are Monday- Friday 7:00am-6:00pm.
The Facility Personnel Report Summary reviewed 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. Acting 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.
During the inspection, items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications) were observed to be inaccessible to children.
Poisons/Hazardous Items are not kept on the premises.
Food is prepared on site; breakfast, lunch, and snacks are provided. Food prep areas were clean and sanitary, and food is properly stored. Floors, children’s equipment, and furniture were clean, observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, had tight fitting covers that were kept on and in good repair. There was drinking water available, both indoors and outdoors, to children by
drinking fountain
and
refillable
bottles labeled with the children’s names. The children's restrooms were clean and sanitary.
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Children nap on cots, and bedding was stored individually. The facility conducted an emergency
drill on 10/16/2025. The facility had a working carbon monoxide detector. Facility met all posting requirements.
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. Facility completed their lead testing on 8/17/2022.
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).
The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance and
was enclosed by a fence. The surface of the outdoor activity space was well maintained and free of hazards. The cushioning material made of grass and artificial grass around the climbing equipment, slides, and other similar equipment was
sufficient to absorb falls. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair. Acting Director stated there are no bodies of water present at the facility.
Five (5) staff’s files were reviewed. There was a separate, current, and complete record for each staff. There was at least one staff member with a current CPR & First Aid certificate which expires 3/37.
Five (5) children’s files were reviewed. There was a separate, complete, and current record for each child.
Sign in/out procedure was reviewed for compliance.
LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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
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The acting director was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at
www.ccld.ca.gov
the acting director may request to be added to an email list to receive a Quarterly Update by contacting the Child Care Advocate at
childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov
or at
www.ccld.ca.gov
LPA provided Guardian Information and website info:
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian
In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit.
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
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A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to post will result in Civil Penalties of $100.00.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the acting Director, Shipra Shrivastava.
End of report.