Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Samuel Lopez conducted an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was granted and the following was observed and/or noted:
This is a combination center and the other licensed program is: Preschool 334813834 which was also inspected on this date.
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The Director is asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days:
1. LIC 500 Personnel Report
2. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan
3. Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule (only if changes have been made)
4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization (only if changes have been made)
5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility (only if changes have been made)
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The following items have been posted and are updated where necessary:
- License
- Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148)
- Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster (PUB393)
- Personal Rights (LIC613A)
- Child Car Seat Law
- Menu
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The facility is operating with the limits as stated on the license.
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Ratios are being met during this inspection
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Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment and free of hazards.
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There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Director Helani Ortega-Godinez
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There are no accessible bodies of water present. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position.
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Drinking water from a non-contaminating fixture or container is readily available both indoors and in the outdoor activity area. Facility is equipped with filtered water fountains next to the classroom sink. Children also have personal Sippy cups/bottles.
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Medications are stored where inaccessible to children in locked box, stored in the refrigerator (if needed) or a cabinet which is inaccessible to children in care
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Hazards are stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous
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Poisons and toxins are locked
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All floors shall be clean and safe
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Sanitation solution is out of the reach of infants
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Feeding Tables have broad based legs and in good repair
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Changing tables are within arm\342\200\231s reach of a sink; padding is at least 1\342\200\235 thick with raised sides of at least 3\342\200\235 covered in washable vinyl or plastic
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Hand washing is completed before and after each diaper change and before feeding an infant
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Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition
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Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences and free of hazards
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Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition
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Food is brought from the children's home however, an emergency food supply is available in case a child forgets their lunch
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Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination
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All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair
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Snack menus shall be posted at least one week in advance in a place visible by the child\342\200\231s authorized representative, dated and kept on file for 30 days, and made available upon request.
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The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment have rubber matting and turf as the cushioned material that can absorb a fall
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Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements
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A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 8/2027
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Opening and closing staff member\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid expires on 8/2027
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Director completed Health and Safety Training- 1/14/2024
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A review of children\342\200\231s records was conducted, and records were found to be complete during this inspection.
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Disaster drills to be conducted every six months \342\200\223 last drill conducted on 6/24/2025
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The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office\342\200\231s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox:
UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov
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A review of staff records on 9/18/2025 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
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The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at:
Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov
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A review of staff records indicates that all staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired.
Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Childcare 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.
LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.
- LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director Helani Ortega-Godinez 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 Director Helani Ortega-Godinez 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.
- This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information, see
PIN 22-02-CCP
. A 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at:
http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
Director Helani Ortega-Godinez 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 Childcare 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.
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 platform. 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 Childcare option to receive email communication.
- To access on-line Licensing forms & Regulations for a Childcare Center please visit:
www.ccld.ca.gov
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Director Helani Ortega-Godinez was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.
- The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday \342\200\223 Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at:
1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200
No cited deficiencies during today's inspection.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.
Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Helani Ortega-Godinez.
*Please note that the facility has had a waiver on file for older infants to nap in the activity space in the green and orange classrooms only however, a change was made in February 2025, which no longer includes the orange classroom and therefore the waiver will be updated to reflect the change*
*To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the inspection, please reach out to me or anyone at the Regional Office (RO). For additional information regarding the inspection and its CARE Tools and methods, please visit the Care Tools webpage at:
www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process
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