Facility-requested visit·March 9, 2026

Licensing Program Analyst Erwina Pascual-Golamco (LPA) met with Facility Representative (FR) Blithe Raines for the purpose of an announced case management visit to update the status of this infant facility from inactive to active status. LPA toured the facility, including all activity and classroom spaces, diaper changing areas, and outdoor play area. FR was reminded never to exceed the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. Facility hours of operation are 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday. FR 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. LPA observed that all cribs were free of loose articles or objects and there was one crib or mat for each child in care with a tight fitting sheet. Furnishings were in good condition. Staff stated that the bedding is changed daily. Infant diaper changing area is clean and within arm's reach of a sink. There is a one-inch-thick mat for the changing table with a vinyl surface. Classrooms observed are in good repair and free of hazards with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The facility has equipment and age-appropriate materials for infants. Chemicals were kept inaccessible to children. Playground area and surfaces were inspected and there are enough resilient material where the playground equipment will be placed once completed. FR stated playground equipment is age appropriate, and they will follow manufacturer instructions once installed. continued on LIC809-C... Uncontaminated drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. There are no firearms or bodies of water on the premises, and the facility has at least one functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detector. There is First Aid equipment available. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with FR 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 and removing any 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. 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/ . CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES. 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 ( https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information ) continued on LIC809-C... FR was informed of the https://mychildcareplan.org/ a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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 . No deficiencies were cited during today's inspection. As of today, 03/09/26, this infant facility is ready to be placed on active status. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Blithe Raines . Appeal Rights provided.