Non-compliance follow-up·January 8, 2026

At 12:50pm on 1/8/2026 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Matthew Gallo and Loraine Perez met with facility representative Paolo Sarmiento to conduct a case management visit as part of a facility compliance plan. Upon arrival, LPAs observed a census of 18 napping preschool children supervised by 1 staff, and facility representative was reminded never to exceed the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. LPAs observed additional staff arrive, and that ratio and capacity were maintained throughout the visit. LPAs toured the building including all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service and outdoor play areas. All necessary postings were observed. Furniture and equipment were in good condition and floors were clean throughout the facility. Playground equipment and surfaces were free of loose or sharp parts, and the areas underneath or around climbing equipment were sufficiently cushioned with wood chips. Drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. Program provides breakfast, lunch and AM&PM snacks, and menus were posted in visible sight. The food preparation space was free of litter, all food was protected against contamination, and storage containers with solid waste had tight-fitting covers. Toileting facilities were in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. LPA observed a carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher within the facility. The facility utilizes an electronic sign in/out system. Sufficient napping equipment was available. LPA observed that the facility stores poisons on the premises in the staff bathroom. The staff bathroom is not locked, and LPA observed that the poisons are stored in a cabinet that is not made inaccessible by a key or combination lock. Report continues on LIC809-C 7 staff records were reviewed. Of the 7 staff records, 6 were missing current or valid mandated reporter training certificates, and 3 were missing LIC503 Health Screening Reports. LPAs reviewed 8 children's records and observed that 5 were missing signed parent acknowledgement of receiving a 9/12/2025 licensing report documenting a conference held by licensing in which issues of noncompliance were discussed. Criminal record clearances were verified, and 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. 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/ . 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. LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. Facility representative was encouraged to the visit the departments website at WWW.CCLD.CA.GOV for information regarding childcare updates, forms, regulations and legislation pertaining to child care centers. Facility representative was also 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. Report continues on LIC809-C Through interview and record review, LPA determined that this current facility and the infant center Sterling & Bambini located at 801 Sterling Parkway, Ste 120 do not each have a separate qualified director who is responsible for day-to-day operations at each specific location. Rather, the director of the current location also serves as the full-time director of the infant center, and the infant center does not have a separately employed qualified director. LPA reviewed with facility representative Paolo Sarmiento that the facility has $1,452 of fees due related to annual fee payments, and $6,100 due related to civil penalties. Title 22 deficiencies are cited on the subsequent pages of this report. LPA Matthew Gallo informed facility representative Paolo Sarmiento that this report dated 1/8/2026 document(s) 1 Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Gallo informed the facility representative to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 1/8/2026 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Paolo Sarmiento. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. LPA provided appeal rights.