Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Mahnaz (Nancy) Male
conducted an onsite inspection for the purpose of an Annual Inspection. LPA met with Director, Reshma Morey. There was a total of 6 children with a total of 2 staff in Room 1. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. Children's acceptance age starts at the age of 12 months. LPA toured of the facility inside and outside. The floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were checked. Facility hours are 7:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Parents sign their children in and out manually.
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.
The director, Rashma Morey 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
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There were no cribs observed. Children's age start at 12 months old and they nap on mats. The containers of milk and food for children brought from home were all labeled with the child's name and current date. Infants Needs and Service Plan for children were reviewed. The log for every 15 minutes check on napping children were reviewed. They were in compliance.
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During the inspection of the indoor activity space (one Infant/Toddler room), items which could pose a danger to children (cleaning compounds, and medications) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Poisons/Hazardous Items are not kept on the premises.
Parents provide morning, afternoon snacks and lunch to their children.
Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and were observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. Drinking water is available to children indoors by water containers children bring from home and the facility staff fills them up with filtered water.
The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months, last drill was in 10/21/2025.
The facility has Carbon Monoxide Detective which is operable. Facility met all posting requirement
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The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance. The playground was enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height. The surface of the outdoor activity space was free of hazards. The flooring was covered with artificial grass (Turf). Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by water containers which facility staff fills 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, Two 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 and were 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. They were in compliance.
At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications.
Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete and current record for each child. A
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random sample of 5 children's files were reviewed for documentation of the child\342\200\231s name, address, and telephone number of the child\342\200\231s 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\342\200\231s files were found to be in full compliance.
Log for every 15 minutes check on napping children under 24 months reviewed and they were in compliance. LIC 9227 (Infant Sleeping Plan) which is for children under 12 months old not required since the start age of children for Infant /Toddler program is 12 months to 24 months old.
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 5/9/2023.
LPA provided Guardian Information and website info:
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian
This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication 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-carecenters
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Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at:
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe
and select the Child Care option to receive email communications.
The director Rashma Morey 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.
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.
A notice of site visit was given to facility representative, Rashma Morey and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.
In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at this inspection date. Exit interview was conducted with director, Rashma Morey.
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