Routine inspection·March 24, 2026

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jennie Tedlos met with Director, Michelle Kiel, for the purpose of an unannounced Annual Inspection. Facility hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 6:30AM-5:30PM. There were 7 Infants and 2 Infant Teachers, 33 napping Preschool Children and 3 Preschool Teachers, 17 napping Toddler Children with 3 Toddler Teachers, and 4 School Aged Children with 1 School Aged Teacher. LPA reviewed the sign in/sign out Brightwheel App and observed that all children are properly signed into the facility. LPA verified all staff have a criminal record clearance. The Director 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 inspected all classroom spaces, restrooms, food service areas, and the outdoor play areas. The facility is a building located in strip mall. The facility has 5 classrooms total. LPA observed all required forms to be posted. LPA observed that hazardous items, including disinfectants and cleaning solutions, were inaccessible to children in care. Furniture, equipment, and toileting facilities are in operable, sanitary, and safe condition. The outdoor play areas were toured. The equipment appeared to be in good repair, there is sufficient cushioning underneath the play structures, and shade is available. LPA observed functioning carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, and a fire extinguisher that meets regulation. Infant changing tables have a padded surface and is within arm’s reach of a sink. LPA observed appropriate napping equipment and cribs were equipped with a fitted sheet on each mattress. Cribs were free from loose objects including blankets, pillows, and stuffed animals while in use. REPORT CONTINUES ON 809-C… The kitchen area was toured at the time of inspection and is in sanitary condition. The facility provides AM and PM snack, breakfast, and lunch to children in care, and Menus are posted. Drinking water is available to children in care indoors and outdoors. LPA reviewed storage of medications at the facility. Medications are stored appropriately. LPA reviewed children, staff, and facility files. Children’s files possessed required documentation. LPA observed health screening reports for staff with required immunizations. All staff members have current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certificate. LPA observed AB1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificates for all staff members. The Director was reminded to renew the course every 2 years through the www.mandatedreporterca.com website. LPA observed the facility roster and verified fire drills were conducted once every 6 months. 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 referred the Director 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) . LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Lead testing Waiver on file. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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/ . REPORT CONTINUES ON 809-C… The Director 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. 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 . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Michelle Kiel. In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection.