Routine inspection·October 1, 2025

On Wednesday October 1, 2025, at 1:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Giovanni Cristales arrived at the above facility and met with Director, Katrina Henderson, and conducted an unannounced annual/required Inspection for the Infant center with a capacity of 24 children. LPA toured and inspected the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. Upon arrival, LPA observed one (1) classroom with three (3) staff, and eight (8) infant children. There were no school-aged children present at the time of the visit. The facility is also licensed for the School Age (364819503) and Preschool program (364819502) components. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) was discussed. Indoor/Children\342\200\231s Area: Indoor activity space for infants is physically separate from space used by children in the preschool and school-age childcare center components. The Infant center is equipped with appropriate furniture and equipment including cribs (6), and mats, changing tables (2) and feeding chairs (3). Furniture is maintained in good repair and safe condition (age appropriate). Toys are safe and LPA did not observe sharp points or edges, or small parts that could be swallowed. Per Director equipment, toys and furniture are sanitized daily. There are two hand washing sinks within the arm\342\200\231s length of the changing table. There is another sink for bottle cleaning or used as needed. No infant is left without supervision (visual), nor left unattended. The facility is in compliance with the staff/infant ratio and is not exceeding the approved capacity for the facility. The Infant Center is clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair, there are no potentially hazardous areas observed (passageways), floors are clean and safe, cleaning compounds are inaccessible, poisons locked, furniture and equipment in good condition, play equipment are age appropriate. Each infant has its own cubby, trash cans have tight fitting lids, drinking water is available, no toxic materials observed, no fireplace in the room, no window screens. LPA observed carbon monoxide, smoke detectors, and Fire Extinguisher (3/24/2025). There is a working telephone (Portable) on the premises, an isolation area for ill children at the office area, room temperature is comfortable, First Aid Kit observed (located inside room with cribs), sign in/out observed, no smoking on the premises, no baby walkers or other prohibited play equipment on the premises. Napping: There are mats for infants that can climb out of a crib. Each crib is used for one infant at a time, bedding changed daily or as needed, cribs and cots are arranged to allow staff to reach an infant without having to step over an infant. The changing table is padded with washable plastic, in good repair. LPA observed cots in safe condition, sanitize after each use, cots spaced to have access to a safe walkway, bedding is not in contact with other bedding. Infant Needs and Service Plan: LPA observed the Infant Needs and Service Plan in infant file (updated quarterly). Infant Food Service: LPA observed the individual feeding plan for infants, highchairs and seating equipment in good repair. Director was reminded when food brought from home, it shall be labeled with an infant name and date. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director 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 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. Outdoor: Activity space is physically separate from the space used by children in the preschool and school-age center component. The outdoor space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards, cushion material to absorb fall. The center has a shaded area, playground free from hazards and debris, play structure has cushioning material, sandbox inspected daily, air condition unit is Inaccessible with net sturdy covers. Health Related Services: Per Administrator, only diaper rash medication is used. LPA observed food allergies to be posted. Food Service: Food prepared and served in a safe manner, food preparation is completed in the kitchen, cleaning compounds are kept in the supply room (off limits), refrigerator temperature in regulation, menu posted in kitchen and classroom, breakfast, snack and lunch are provided and as the infant feeding is necessary. Documents Discussed: IMS (Incidental Medical Services). 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 Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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/childquanda.htm Staff and infant files were reviewed and documented. Medication \342\200\223 all medications are stored with child\342\200\231s name and date. Sign in/out sheets are complete. Staff Records: LPA reviewed files for staff Qualifications, immunization, licensing forms (LIC9108, Mandated Reporter expires 06/24/2026, LIC508, LIC 9052, LIC 503). Facility Records: LPA observed the Roster to be complete and current, staff has current CPR/First Aid expires 09/11/2026, fire and earthquake drills are conducted 09/12/2025. Posting Requirements: Center has required postings, (License, Facility Sketch, Menus, LIC 613 Personal Rights, PUB 269 Child passenger restraint system poster, PUB 393 Notification of parent rights, LIC 610 Emergency disaster plan, LIC 9148 Earthquake preparedness, lead poison). LPA Observed Lead Water Testing Results . 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 platforms. 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. The director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. 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 process or tools, please send them by email 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/process . Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, shall inspect the facility. The Licensee shall permit the Department to inspect the family childcare home, and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of family childcare laws or regulations, also enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation. No deficiencies were observed in today's visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Katrina Henderson.