Routine inspection·February 5, 2026

On 02/05/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Deschampe conducted an unannounced annual inspection. At 12:30 PM LPA entered the facility and met with Silvia Magalhaes. Enrollment is currently pending due to recent reactivation status. Facility hours are 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date, 02/05/2026 indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Facility representative 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 of the indoor activity space, items which could pose a danger to children (detergents and cleaning compounds) were observed to be stored and out of reach of children. Poisons are stored in a locked storage room. Medications are centrally stored and inaccessible to children. First-aid supplies were complete and stored in the office and classrooms, in a location that is accessible to staff but inaccessible to children. Formula, breast milk, and pureeds will be provided and/or brought from home, per parent/authorized representative preference, and stored properly with personalized labels. Children will nap in a crib meeting the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission standard for each infant who is unable to climb out of a crib. Crib mattresses were firm, covered with vinyl or similar moisture resistant material, and covered with a fitted sheet that is appropriate to the mattress size, fits tightly on the mattress and overlaps the underside of the mattress so it cannot be dislodged. Infant\342\200\231s bedding shall be replaced when wet or soiled and shall be changed daily. Crib mattress covers will be provided by the facility. Crib mattresses shall be wiped daily and maintained in a safe condition with no exposed foam, batting or coils. Cribs were free from all loose articles and objects, including blankets and pillows. Cribs did not have any objects hanging above or attached to the side of the crib. Children will nap on cots which shall be maintained in a safe condition, and are properly stored. Children's personal items, including bedding will be clean, stored separately and individually, and in a labeled compartment. The bedding shall be washed weekly, or when soiled or wet. Blankets shall be cleaned or changed when soiled. Napping equipment shall be arranged so that each child has access to a walkway without having to walk over cots of other children. Fixtures, furniture, equipment, and supplies were clean and observed to be in good repair, free of sharp edges, and age appropriate for all children enrolled in care. The children's and staff bathrooms are safe and in sanitary operating condition. The facility has a centralized smoke detection/carbon monoxide system that was tested and cleared by the City of Costa Mesa Fire and Rescue Department Community Risk Reduction Division on 11/12/2025. There are 15 fire extinguishers on site. The facility maintains an indoor temperature within regulation (minimum of 68 degrees and maximum of 85 degrees F or, in extreme heat a maximum of 20 degrees less than the outside temperature). Facility met all waiver, exceptions, and posting requirements , including the California Child Passenger Safety Law, posted by the entrance of the facility. The outdoor activity spaces were inspected for compliance. The playground was enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height. The surface (turf) of the outdoor activity space was well maintained and free of hazards. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. The outdoor activity space provides a shaded rest area for the children. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. The facility grounds were safe, sanitary and in good repai r. 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 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 outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) 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-care-centers/ . 5 out of 5 staff files were reviewed and in compliance. Health screening and immunization as required were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (HSC) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a child care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis and measles for staff were reviewed and within compliance. Beginning March 31, 2018, HSC 1596.86 62 requires all directors and employees to complete mandated reporting training, and to renew the training every two years. At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications. Facility representative 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. The facility is currently in the process of enrolling children, as the license status has recently changed to active. The facility uses the Hubbe app for parents/authorized representatives to sign in/out with the date/time, complete signature, and personal PIN. Documentation for a children's file was reviewed and within compliance. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at t he time of the visit. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representatives, Christy Pate and Silvia Magalhaes. Appeal Rights were discussed with facility representative. The facility representative was provided a copy of the appeal rights (LIC 9058 ) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days. The \342\200\234Notice of Site Visit\342\200\235 must be posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door to the facility. Failure to post will result in Civil Penalties of $100.00. 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 . End of Report