Routine inspection·February 26, 2026

On date and time listed above, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Eric Ramos and Elyse Jones arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection. LPAs was granted entry by Facility Representative Kristen Garnatz . LPAs toured the facility inside and out, reviewed records, took a census and observed and/or discussed the following. Days and hours of operation are Monday-Friday; 06:00AM to 06:30PM. The inspection consisted of reviews of the CARE tool domains. The inspection found the facility to be in compliance. Deficiencies were not cited this visit. If updates are made, the facility representative will submit the following documents 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 4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization 5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility The following items have been posted and are current: License; Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610); Facility Sketch; Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148); Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393); Personal Rights (LIC613A); Child Car Seat Law, and Menu. The facility is operating within the scope of license with appropriate ratios and supervision during this inspection. Medication(s) are stored where inaccessible to children in a locked box in the kitchen. Director stated that there no children currently enrolled who require medication. Hazardous and dangerous items are stored inaccessible to children. Poisons and toxins are locked. Classrooms and floors are clean, free of hazards and rooms are equipped with age-appropriate furniture. Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition. Per facility representative, Kristen Garnatz, no weapons are stored at the facility. 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. Outdoor activity areas are enclosed by appropriate fences, free of hazards and have age and size equipment in good condition. Areas around or under high climbing equipment have material that absorbs a fall. Food preparation area is clean, free of litter, and vermin. Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination. Menus are current, posted and visible for authorized representatives and available upon request. Measures are taken to keep the facility free of pests and rodents. Storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers in good repair. Uncontaminated drinking water is readily available both indoors and outdoors. Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements. A Staff member is present with CPR/First Aid which expires on 05/02/2027. Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 05/02/2027. Director completed Health and Safety Training. Children files are complete. Staff have received on-the-job training for housekeeping, sanitation and universal health precautions Staff files are complete. Fire & earthquake drills are conducted/documented every six months. Yes, last drill on 01/07/2026. Facility Representative was informed the Department has inspection authority per Health and Safety Codes. Facility representative was reminded of the following: 1. Unusual Incident Reporting email: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov . 2. Access to forms & Regulations online at www.ccld.ca.gov . 3. Facility staff are responsible to know the regulations for providing care. 4. Failure to meet the posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty. 5. 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 Child Care option to receive email communication. - AB 1207 – Mandated Child Abuse Reporting: Child Day Care Personnel Training, beginning January 1, 2018 – 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. - AB 2960 – Childcare and development services, online portal – 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 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 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 . - 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/ . During the exit interview, the Licensee Kristen Garnatz, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Kristen Garnatz. 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 .