Routine inspection·December 19, 2025

On 12/19/25 at 11:00 am, LPA (Licensing Program Analyst) Gerald Poindexter, conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry by Tomi Kelly, interim director. Ms. Kelly stated that hours of operation are from 7 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday. There were 5 children present: 3 preschoolers and 2 infants with 2 staff. LPA toured the facility. The rooms were clean, orderly and at a comfortable temperature during this visit. Adequate ventilation and heating are available. The furniture, books, games and toys are safe, age-appropriate and in good repair. There was no activity schedule is posted, but the preschool aide identified several of the activities available throughout the day. Floors appear to be clean and safe. Hand washing and toileting areas are in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. Paper towels and toilet paper are available. Bathroom is lighted and has ventilation. Any wastewater used to clean is being discarded after use. Trash containing solid waste did not have tight fitting lids. Poisons, disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to children have been made inaccessible. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. Director stated there are no firearms or other weapons on the premises. Adequate food is available. Lunch and snack menus were available. Drinking water is readily accessible. Facility provides meals, and parents may provide snacks. The kitchen was inspected. Food was refrigerated and packaged snacks were stored safely, separate from any chemicals or cleaning products. All foods/beverages capable of rapid spoiling were stored in covered containers. Ms. Kelly stated that no children were currently being given medications. LPA reminded here that CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 medications should be kept locked, inaccessible to children, and properly labeled with child name, as well as with parent permission, instructions and expiration dates. Children are evaluated upon entry and monitored throughout the day for signs of illness. The isolation area for ill children awaiting pick up is the front desk area/Director\342\200\231s Office. All infant furniture & equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. There are no walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers or jumpers in the room. High chairs or feeding tables have broad-based legs, plastic seats in good repair, and tray locked. Bottles, dishes and containers of food brought by infant\342\200\231s authorized representative are labeled with the infant\342\200\231s name and current date. The changing table was not within arm's reach of sink. There is at least 1 potty chair or toilet for every 5 infants being toilet trained. Caregivers wash hands before and after each feeding and each diaper change. Toys are safe, with no sharp edges, splinters or protruding points, nor small parts that can be pulled off and swallowed. Floor mats and cots are available for infants able to climb out of cribs. Cribs or napping equipment are available. Napping infants are under visual observation by staff. 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-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. Indoor activity space is physically separate from other components. Facility did maintain individual feeding plans for each infant and has up to date Infant Needs and Services Plans for each infant on file. Infant program was observed by LPA to be co-mingling with preschool program in Infant Room #1 just beyond the facility entrance. . Outdoor play area is fully fenced with sufficient cushioning and adequate shade, separate from other programs. Portable water is used outdoors. Age-appropriate playground equipment and outdoor surfaces are in a safe condition with any equipment securely bolted to the ground. There are no bodies of water at the facility. The carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were operational. The facility did not have an emergency drill log on file and no other record to indicate conducting and documenting evacuation drills every six months. The facility does not transport children. All required licensing forms were posted. However, the forms were posted in the infant room kitchen, not visibly in a public area. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. Facility roster was not available for review. Parents sign in/out via digital app. Director was unable to print sign in/out sheets. LPA reminded director to maintain all sign in/out records for at least 30 days. There was at least one staff present with current CPR and First Aid certification. Facility is reminded the Mandated CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 Reporter Training is to be retaken every two years and can be accessed at the following website: www.mandatedreporterca.com . 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/ . 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 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 not completed in accordance to the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. The center director 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. LPA also informed the center director of the importance of checking for recalled 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. Ms. Kelly 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. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 See LIC809D for deficiencies cited Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Tomi Kelly, interim director. Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Appeal rights provided.