Routine inspection·November 4, 2025

On 11/04/2025 at 12:30PM, Licensing Program Analyst, Hanna Lucas, met with the Director, Amanda “Mandy” Hernandez for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were 36 infants present with 7 teachers in 4 rooms, during nap time. Facility is within ratio and capacity. LPA toured the facility. The rooms were clean and in a comfortable temperature during the visit. All required forms were posted in the front entry way. Adequate ventilation and heating are available. The furniture, books, games, and toys are safe, and age appropriate. There is a variety of activities provided throughout the day. The infant play ground is fully fenced and separate from other programs with age-appropriate play equipment. On the playground there is sufficient cushioning and adequate shade. Drinking water is available at all times, as staff ensure that each infant has their own personal water bottle, which can be refilled by each classroom’s water jug. Infants are evaluated upon entry and monitored throughout the day for signs of illness. The isolation area for ill children awaiting pick up is located in the front office. During nap time, the children sleep separately and are not using the same crib. Soiled sheets are kept inaccessible and personal blankets washed thoroughly by the facility each Friday. The cribs are properly spaced and do not block an entrance or an exit. Infant bedding/napping equipment is in good repair. Sleep checks are conducted. The menu is posted on the front entry wall, changes are recorded, and the menus are stored for 30 days. Infant food/bottles are labeled and stored per regulation in the infant room refrigerator. There is no expired or contaminated food present. The food has been stored separately from any chemicals or cleaning products. Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary, and operating condition. Infant changing tables are disinfected between each use. Storage containers or trash cans containing solid, or diaper waste have tight fitting lids and are in good repair. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. The facility has a written disaster plan in place that meets regulatory requirement and they have been conducting and documenting evacuation drills every six months. The last drill was conducted on October 7 th . The carbon monoxide detector and fire alarm are operational. There are several staff present with current CPR and First Aid certification. Medications are stored in the front office. inaccessible to children with all required documentation on file. The facility does not transport children. LPA reviewed sign in/out sheets, the facility communicates with the parents and provides any important update via KinderCare app. A sample of personnel records and a sample of children's records were reviewed. The Director was reminded that Mandated Reporter Training is to be retaken every two years and can be accessed at the following website: www.mandatedreporterca.com . 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-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed the Director 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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, 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-carecenters/ . 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 September 2022, in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Director 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. The Director is advised to sign up for Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs) for one or more programs on our website: www.ccld.ca.gov . Select “Child Care” then “Quick Links” and Quarterly Updates. Select “Receive Important Updates” then put the email address in and choose which program(s) you would like to subscribe to and select “subscribe.” 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Amanda "Mandy" Hernandez. Appeal rights were printed and discussed (1) Technical Violation issued. NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND WILL REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.