Routine inspection·January 23, 2026

On Friday, January 23, 2026, at 2:48 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Giovanni Cristales met with Assistant Director Marta Bizarron for the purpose of conducting an Annual/Random inspection for the Infant Center with a capacity of 28 infant children. The infant center operates in two separate buildings. Main building upon entrance to the right (Busy Bee’s) and next-door building to the right of main building (Caterpillars). Upon arrival LPA observed 2 classrooms in use with a total of 7 infant children, 4 teachers, assistant director, and director. LPA observed that infant/child is not left without the supervision (visual) of a teacher at any time, LPA observed that the facility follows the staff-infant ratio (one teacher- four infants in attendance). The facility does not exceed the approved capacity of the fire clearance for the facility. All staff have been fingerprinted and associated with the designated license number. This center also has a pre-school component (367750019). The hours of operation are 6:00am - 6:30 pm Monday - Friday. Indoor/Infant Area: The center is clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair, there are no potential hazardous areas observed (passageways), floors are clean and safe, cleaning compounds are inaccessible, poisons locked, furniture and equipment in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts, including cribs, cots, changing table and feeding chairs, no insects or flies observed, play equipment are age appropriate. Each infant has own cubby, trash cans have tight fitting lids, drinking water (individual cup-labeled), no toxic materials observed, no fireplace, window screens in good repair. There is a working telephone on the premises, isolation area for ill infants at the office area, room temperature is comfortable, First Aid Kit observed, sign in/out observed (electronic), no smoking on the premises. There is no prohibited play equipment on the premises. The facility has sufficient indoor activity space for infants that are physically separate from preschool. Physical Plant: There are no bodies of water on the premises. No firearms on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to infants are inaccessible (top cabinet). LPA observed the fire extinguisher (2A10BC) and smoke detectors are in operable condition. The facility has one or more carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. The changing tables are within arm's reach of the sink in each classroom. Napping: LPA observed 4 cribs and cots in safe condition. Cribs are in regulation (meets the requirements of 101439.1(a)-(f), no pillows, crib bumpers, loose bedding), sanitize after each use, cots spaced to have access to a safe walkway, bedding is not in contact with other bedding. Outdoor: Infants have a separate gated playing area (chain link fence). Center has a shaded area, playground free from hazards and debris, play structure has cushioning material (grass). The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. There is no high climbing equipment, swings, slides on the premises for infants. Food Service: Food prepared and served in a safe manner for children over 12 months. Food preparation is completed in the kitchen, cleaning compounds are kept in the kitchen in top cabinets), utensils are cleaned and sanitized after each use, refrigerator temperature in regulation, menu posted in kitchen and classroom, breakfast and snack provided by the parent for children under 12 months. Bottles, dishes and containers of food brought by the infant's authorized representative are labeled with infant's name and current date. LPA observe allergy lists with child’s name and picture. Other: Fire/earthquake drills are current ( 12/19/2025 ). There is a fire extinguisher (2A10BC) located in the childcare area ( last served 8/12/2025 ). Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in each classroom are operable. First Aid Kit (located in each classroom) full and accessible (thermometer, bandages, scissors). LPA observed sign in and out sheets to be current - Center uses an App (Bright wheel) which allows parents to sign in and out electronically. Per director, transportation is not provided. LPA observed the Roster to be complete and current. The facility has an Infant individual feeding plan, Infant Needs and Services Plan, Sleep Plan for each infant. Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted. The following were observed posted as required: Facility license, Personal Rights (LIC613A), Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB 393L), menus, car seat law (PUB 269), emergency disaster plan, earthquake preparedness checklist. Staff/Personnel Records: Staff file review reveals staff are qualified for their perspective positions. LPA reviewed three (3) staff files, and three (3) children files. Immunization's, CPR/First Aid, TB clearance, health screening, criminal record statement, statement acknowledging suspected child abuse, mandated reporter, and employee rights were observed in each staff’s file. CPR/First Aid, Staff #1 Expires: 6/4/2026 , and Mandated Reporter Expires: 7/30/2026 . For additional staff, see LIC 859. Children's files contained required forms and documents, see LIC 857. The following general information was discussed during this inspection: The director was advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. The licensee was informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department (email address on the website: www.unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov ). A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of the daycare center. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above. All staff are required to take 3-hour Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter training (AB1207) every 2 years. Beginning on January 1, 2018, Assembly Bill 1207 (2015) requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors, and employees to complete training as specified in their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Applicants must meet requirements as a precondition of licensure. New employees shall have 90 days from the date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be conducted at the following website www.mandatedreporterca.com . The director is aware self, and all staff are mandated child abuse reporters and have the responsibility of reporting any suspected child abuse to the Child Abuse Hotline at (800) 540-4000. For additional information and forms visit our website at: www.cdss.ca.gov Criminal Record Clearance- CCC 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- CCC 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 with the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred facility representative 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 ). • CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES. LPA observed Water Lead Testing summary results report ( Enthalpy Analytical , Report Date: 11/02/22, RL= 1.0 ). 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/ . This facility does not provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS at the time. Safe Sleep - CCC LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or 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’s 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 equipment. MyChildCarePlan.org – CCC Facility representative 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. 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 . No deficiency during 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 the licensee Marta Bizarron.