Routine inspection·December 15, 2025

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Aman Lama and Justin Giese arrived at the center to conduct an annual inspection. LPA met with newly appointed site director, Melinda Gaskin. The center operates with all 3 programs, which were all inspected on this date. LPAs toured inside and outside, and the following was observed and/or noted: The inspection consisted of reviews of the CARE tool domains. The inspection found the facility to be in compliance except as noted on the LIC809D. Deficiencies were cited this visit. The following documents are requested to be updated if any changes made , and submit to the Riverside Regional Office (RRO) within 30 days of this report: 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 5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility The following items have been posted and are updated where necessary: - License - Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610), facility sketch and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148) - Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster (PUB393) - Personal Rights (LIC613A) - Child Car Seat Law - Food menu. \302\267 The facility is operating within the limits as stated on the license, and site director submitted her directors packet to LPA Lama during todays inspection. \302\267 Ratios were met during this inspection with appropriate supervision. \302\267 Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and free of hazards. \302\267 There are no weapons present at the facility. \302\267 No accessible bodies of water were observed by LPA at the time of this inspection. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. \302\267 Hazards are stored where they were inaccessible to children. These include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to the health and safety of children in care. \302\267 Poisons and toxins are to be kept locked and were observed inaccessible, per Title 22 Regulations. \302\267 All floors were observed clean, safe, and shall remain so at all times. \302\267 Restrooms were observed to be sanitary and in operating condition. \302\267 Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences. \302\267 Outdoor activity areas are in good condition and supplied with age/size appropriate equipment. \302\267 High climbing equipment, swings, slides/similar equipment were cushioned with material to absorb falls. \302\267 Food is provided by the center, and comply with Title 22 Regulations. Food preparation area is clean, free of litter, vermin and food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination. \302\267 Storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins required to have tight-fitting covers, which were observed on and in good repair. \302\267 Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements. \302\267 There was a staff present with a current CPR/First Aid on file. \302\267 A review of children\342\200\231s records were found to be complete during this inspection. \302\267 Disaster drills are to be conducted every six months \342\200\223 last drill was conducted on 09/19/25. \302\267 The facility is informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office\342\200\231s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov \302\267 A review of staff records indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. \302\267 The facility can submit transfer forms to associate or disassociate someone from their facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov \302\267 A review of staff records indicates that staff that were present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired . Staff records were complete. - AB 1207 \342\200\223 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting: Child Day Care Personnel Training, beginning January 1, 2018 \342\200\223 Requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. AB2960 \342\200\223 Childcare and development services, online portal \342\200\223 Effective June 20, 2022 - This bill requires the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI), within the California Department of Education (CDE), to develop and post on CDE's website a comprehensive childcare and development services online portal for families and providers by June 30, 2022. Licensee 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. Licensee 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. CCC completed testing and have already remediated lead exeedances. 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 childcare 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 (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred licensee 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 discussed the safe sleep regulations with site director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage as an additional resource at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep -LPA also informed licensee [or 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 equip ment. 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. 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/ . During the exit interview, the director, Melinda Gaskin, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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 site director, Melinda Gaskin.