Routine inspection·August 6, 2025

On 8/06/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Vivian Trinh conducted an unannounced Required–Annual inspection. LPA Trinh met with Facility representative Hernadez, Brittany, who led LPA on a tour of the facility. At 1:45 p.m, Director Hernadez, Maria arrived to assist the LPA. The facility was operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance with staff-to-child ratios. The overall census observed was two (2) preschool staff members and 20 preschool children; two (2) Toddler staff members, and 10 toddler children, who are napping. Facility hours are 6:30 am to 6:00 pm from Monday through Friday. An on-site Facility Personnel Report Summary review showed that all facility staff or other individuals who require background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. INDOOR INSPECTION. The LPA inspected the indoor areas and areas accessible to children at the time of the visit. The facility was equipped with working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, working telephone service, and at least one fire extinguisher that meets statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. A record review shows that the last drill was documented on 7/17/2025. The director stated that there were no firearms or other dangerous weapons in the facility; none were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items that could pose a danger if readily available were inaccessible to children in care . No poisons or other items that could pose a danger to children were observed during the inspection. The facility provides age-appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials for the children served. The children's bathrooms are clean and sanitary. Children nap on cots, and bedding is stored individually and to be washed by parents at the end of the week. Continued Page 2. Page 2. ON-SITE FOOD PREPARATION: Lunch will be provided by parents. The center includes morning and afternoon snacks for children. A menu was posted where they could be revised by parents. At the time of inspection, food prep areas were clean and sanitary, and food was stored correctly. Drinking water is available to clients in care. The LPA observed that the facility’s floors, equipment, furniture, and children’s bathrooms were clean, in good repair, and free of sharp edges. The facility meets all posting requirements. OUTDOOR INSPECTION. The LPA inspected the outdoor areas. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by sports bottles with the child’s name on them or by a water jug. The playground was enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height and is in good repair. At the time of inspection, the surface of the outdoor activity area was maintained and free of any observable hazards. The areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and other similar equipment were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. The outdoor equipment and toys are in good repair and free of sharp edges. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. The inspected outdoor facility grounds are safe, sanitary, and in good repair. PERSONNEL RECORDS. Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date; 5 out of 5 staff files were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states that a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a child day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis and measles for staff members was reviewed and in 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. At 1:00 pm, during staff file review and interview, S1 did not have their mandated reporter training certificate, which expired on 7/18/2024. At 1:00 p.m., during staff file review and interviews, none of the staff present could demonstrate current Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification or American Heart Association certification related to EMSA-approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid or American Heart Association certification. This was until the S1 returned from lunch at 1:45 pm. S1's current EMSA-approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid or American Heart Association card had expired on 2/2026. CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Children's records were reviewed for compliance during the facility inspection on this date. All 5 children's files were reviewed. Each child has a separate, complete, and current record. This Facility, using the High Mamma App for the sign-in/out procedure, was reviewed for compliance. Transportation is offered to children. LPA inspection of the vehicle is in compliance. Continued Page 3. Page 3. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication, equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, 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-carecenters/ . The Director was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at www.cdss.ca.gov 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.cdss.ca.gov LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian Information on the additional nutrition training, immunization requirements for children, and Health Schools Act ( http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/pestmgt/schoolipm.htm ) were provided. The facility representative was informed, and website given, about the California Child Care Disaster Plan has been posted to the UCSF California Childcare Health Program website: cchp.ucsf.edu/content/disaster-preparedness Also provided was information about the E-Learning Modules available at https://ccld.childcarevideos.org A copy of the California Department of Social Services Lead Information Brochure was explained and provided to the facility representative. LEAD TESTING: 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 childcare 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 . The childcare center is located in a building that was constructed in 2017. There is drinking water available to children indoors in sports bottles with children’s names or water jugs with paper cups. Continued page 4. Page 4. CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE: The director understands that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to the initial presence in a licensed childcare facility. Violation of this requirement will result in a citation of a deficiency and civil penalties of one hundred dollars ($100) per violation per day for a maximum of five (5) days. Subsequent violations within a twelve (12) month period will result in a civil penalty of one hundred dollars ($100) per violation per day for a maximum of thirty (30) days in accordance with Section 1596.871 of the Health and Safety Code. The facility was not in compliance and violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 were observed, discussed, and cited at the time of the visit. The following violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed and cited today: Personnel Requirement: CPR 101216(f), Administration of Child Day Care Licensing HSC 1596.8662(b)(1). (see LIC 809D). Appeal Rights and deficiencies were discussed. The Director was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with the director. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process . The End of the Report.