Follow-up on corrections·October 10, 2025

On 10/10/2025 at 12:45pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Garcia conducted a case management- deficiencies inspection to address the following deficiencies observed during today's visit. LPA met with Director, Nellie Joustra. LPA conducted a walk through of the facility and took a census. Total census was 12 infants and 4 staff present. The facility was operating within compliance with staff-child ratios and licensed capacity. LPA informed the director for the purpose of the visit. A review of criminal record clearances indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. During a today's inspection, LPA observed mice droppings in the green and blue room. LPA documented photographs. LPA observed mouse traps in the staff kitchen, laundry room,and water heater closet near the front entrance of the school. LPA observed a pest trap in the staff closet in the blue room. LPA observed the rodent droppings near the children's cots, cribs and soft play area. Staff 1 (S1) disclosed that the facility is having a mice issue at the moment. The Dewey Pest control service was contacted approximately three weeks ago and placed mouse traps at the facility. Per S1 the mouse traps are only in classrooms after hours of operation. LPA received pest control documentation during today's visit. In the areas evaluated, it was determined that the facility violated California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, Buildings and Grounds 101238(a)(1) . See attached LIC 809 for details on the type "A" deficiency. Continued on Page 2 Page 2 Due to the Type A violation being cited today, the licensee shall post and provide copies of the report to parents/guardians of the children in care at the facility by the next business day, and shall provide to the parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. In addition, the licensee shall immediately post upon receipt the Proof of Correction for 30 consecutive days and provide a copy to current and enrolling parents. The licensee is to keep Acknowledgement Receipt (LIC 9224) signed by parents in each child’s file . Failure to post Type A reports for 30 days will result in a Civil Penalty of $100.00 A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Nellie Joustra. End of Report