Routine inspection·May 15, 2025

On 09/17/2025, the Facility Evaluation Report was amended with the purpose of dismissing the citation given on the same day of 05/15/2025. On May 15, 2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA\342\200\231S) Giovanni Cristales and Crystal Ali met with the facility teacher Annabelle Fox, for an unannounced annual inspection. A tour of the facility was conducted. Upon arrival, LPA\342\200\231S observed 1 Infant classroom in use with a total of 6 Infants children. There were 2 infant teachers on the premises. The facility also has pre-school (364842462) and school age (364842463 - inactive) components. The center operates 6:30AM -5:30PM Monday through Friday. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Indoor/Children's Area: Indoor activity space for infants is physically separate from space used by children in the preschool and school-age childcare center components. Infant center is equipped with appropriate furniture and equipment including 2 cribs, 12 cots, 1 changing table, 2 feeding chairs, and 2 swings. Furniture is maintained in good repair and safe condition (age appropriate). Toys are safe and LPA\342\200\231S did not observe sharp points or edges, or small parts that could be swallowed. Per teacher, equipment, toys and furniture are sanitized daily. Window screens and blinds (no cords) in good repair. There is one hand washing sink within arm\342\200\231s length of the changing table. There is another sink used only for bottle cleaning as needed. LPA\342\200\231S observed no infant left without supervision (visual), nor left unattended. The facility is following the staff/infant ratio and is not exceeding the approved capacity for the facility. The center was inspected for cleanliness, safety, sanitation, repairs, potentially hazardous areas (passageways), floors inaccessibility of cleaning compounds, poisons locked, furniture and equipment, and play equipment are age appropriate. Each infant has own cubby, trash cans have tight fitting lids, drinking water is available, no toxic materials observed, window screens in good repair. LPA\342\200\231S observed the carbon monoxide, Fire Extinguisher (Service Date: 8/26/24) , inside infants\342\200\231 room on wall, inaccessible to infants and smoke detector in working condition. The center meets the requirements of the Fire Marshall (Last visit date: 2/2025). There is a working telephone on the premises, isolation area for ill infants in dining area, room temperature is comfortable, sign in/out log observed, no smoking, and no weapons on the premises, no baby walkers or other prohibited play equipment on the premises. LPA\342\200\231S observed 1 bathroom for staff. LPA'S observed cameras in common areas. Kitchen & Food Service: LPA\342\200\231S observed safety gate with lock being accessible to children. The safety latch on saloon swinging door not effective. There is a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, microwave, and sink. Refrigerator temperature in regulation. The kitchen was clean and there were no visible hazards observed. Knifes and sharp tools were stored in the top 4 th cabinet to the right of the stove on middle shelf , inaccessible to infants . Silverware is cleaned, sanitized, and put away after each use. The facility provides morning snack, breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks. The menus are posted inside/outside the class. There is a confidential allergy list posted inside the cabinet. LPA\342\200\231S observed an appropriate (non-expired) amount of food and snacks. LPA\342\200\231S observed 1%, nonfat milk and whole milk for infants/toddlers transitioning and staff items were in a separate area. The chemicals and cleaning supplies, medicine and first aid kit are kept separate in the supply room (off limits) with a safety latch at top right of door, and away from the food. Napping: LPA\342\200\231S observed 2 cribs, and 12 cots in the infant room. There are no objects for which infants can use to climb out of a crib. No cushion around inside of 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 a washable plastic, in good repair, and is not located in the kitchen area. LPA\342\200\231S observed cots in safe condition, sanitized after each use, cots spaced to have access to a safe walkway, bedding is not in contact with other bedding. Center provides blankets for children. LPA\342\200\231S observed blankets in top cabinets. Per teacher, blankets are washed once a week (every Friday). Infant Needs and Service Plan: LPA\342\200\231S observed the Infant Needs and Service Plan in each infant file (updated quarterly). Infant Food Service: LPA\342\200\231S observed the individual feeding plan for each infant, high-chairs and seating equipment in good repair. Food brought from home is labeled with infant name and date. One child has a food allergy. Food allergies are documented in the child file and posted in the kitchen cabinet to the left of kitchen sink. Lead Water Testing: Per teacher, lead water testing was completed last year. Transportation: Facility does not provide transportation. Outdoor: Activity space is physically separate from the space used by children in the preschool and school-age center component with a white picket fence and in good condition. The outdoor space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Center has a shaded area, play-ground free from hazards and debris, play structure has four swings (anchored ) cushioning material, sandbox. Per teacher, playground is checked and inspected daily. Center is free of flies or other insects and rodents. Health Related Services: Medications when used are inaccessible to children, child name and date on medication, parent written consent as required. Per teacher 1 infant is under medication due to teething. Facility Records: LPA\342\200\231S observed the Roster to be complete and current, staff has current CPR/First Aid expires: 3/28/2026, Fire and Earthquake Drills log last completed on 12/23/2024. Mandated Report Training were reviewed. Staff and infant files were reviewed and are in compliance. LPA\342\200\231S observed safe sleep logs. Posting Requirements: The following were observed posted as required: facility license, Personal Rights (LIC613A), Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster (PUB 394L), Emergency Disaster Plan, and Earthquake preparedness checklist. 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 . Criminal Record Clearance - Child Care Centers Facility representative 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. Lead Testing \342\200\223 Child Care Centers (CCC) 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 . Safe Sleep - Child Care Centers LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/ safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) - Child Care Centers 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/ . PIN 22-05-CCP . MyChildCarePlan.org \342\200\223 Child Care Centers Facility representative 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. Subscribe to CCLD important information - Child Care Centers 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-carelicensing/ subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. A copy of this report and copy of appeal rights were provided to facility representatives. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Annabelle Fox , Teacher.