Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Giselle Lucero conducted an on site inspection for the purpose of an Annual Inspection. LPA then toured the facility. The floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were verified. LPA observed 8 infants al
ong with 2 staff inside the infant classroom. Facility hours are M
onday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 6 PM.
During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. 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, LPA did not observe any items which could pose a danger to children (poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medications or hazardous items). All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers that are kept on, and are in good repair. Bottles, dishes and containers of food brought by the infant’s authorized representative are labeled with the infant’s name and current date. Infant changing tables are placed within arm’s reach of a sink. The facility has age appropriate furniture and equipment including, but no limited to, cribs, changing table and feeding chairs. A baby walker was not observed during today’s visit. Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and were observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges.
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The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months, last conducted on 02/13/2026. The facility has a working carbon monoxide detector. Facility met all posting requirement. The California Child Passenger Safety Law was posted by the entrance of the facility.
The facility has sufficient infant napping equipment that meets the requirements. The facility has indoor activity space for infants that is physically separate from space used by preschool childcare center.
3 staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection this date; Health screening and immunization's 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 within 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. Facility was within compliance. Staff present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires
01/2028.
Children's records were reviewed. A random sample of five 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 found to be in full compliance. LPA reviewed napping logs for infants up to 24 months and was in compliance. Sign in/out procedure was reviewed for 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.
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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 was completed in accordance to the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.
LPA referred licensee to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information :
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https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information
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CCC completed testing and no lead exceedances.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22- 02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, 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)/ (800) 514- 0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at:
https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/
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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.
Licensee 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.
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LPA provided Guardian Information and website info:
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian
Licensee 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.
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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Irma Llaury.
End of report.