Routine inspection·October 16, 2025

On 10/16/2025, 4:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dana Stevens conducted an unannounced annual required inspection. LPA met with Director Elizabeth Cortese and disclosed the purpose of the inspection . LPA inspected and toured the facility. The facility provides\302\240care for children ages 0-24 months in 2 classrooms. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6:00 am - 6:00 pm. the following ratios were observed: Room 1 - 4 Infants with 3 staff. Room 2 - 3 Infants with 2 staff. There were no bodies of water observed within the premises. Facility Representative stated there are no firearms/weapons on the grounds. Furniture and playground equipment are kept in good condition. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detector that meets requirements. The last fire/disaster drill was conducted and documented on 9/19/2025 . All toilets and hand washing facilities are safe and working in sanitary conditions. Drinking water is available both indoors and out. Facility provides 2 meals and one snack daily. Facility's kitchen and food storage areas are clean and sanitary.\302\240All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. . Bottles containing formula include the child's name and date. A review of staff records on this date indicates facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. 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. See LIC 809C Continuation... Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than four (4) children in care. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at off-site activities. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child, medical assessment, individual feeding plans, infant needs and services plans, individual sleep plans. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening and immunization records for pertussis and measles. Facility staff has documentation of completed mandated reporter training on file. The person who signs the child in and out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. The facility utilizes electronic sign in/sign out procedures. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services (IMS). LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . LPA discussed safe sleep regulations with Assistant 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 Assistant 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. 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. No deficiencies cited Exit interview conducted and copy of report and appeal rights were provided to Director. Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days.