Routine inspection (3-year)·October 16, 2025

On 10/16/2025 at 2:15PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Adriana Macias visited the facility to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA met with Director Jacqueline Corey and proceeded to tour the facility. During today's inspection, there were 15 children observed with the following ratios: Owls, had 5 children between 18 to 30 months, and 1 Fully Qualified Teacher. Yellow Ducks, had 10 children between 24 to 30 months, and 2 Fully Qualified teachers. Appropriate ratios and capacity were observed. Furniture and age-appropriate equipment is in good condition. Rooms have adequate heating, lighting, and ventilation. Floors appear to be clean and safe. Drinking water is readily accessible. Bathrooms are maintained with operational toilets, enough potty training equipment and faucets with appropriate temperature. Paper towels and toilet paper are available. Bathroom is lighted and has ventilation. Toddler\342\200\231s napping equipment consist of cots and are in good repair and are disinfected daily. Changing tables have padded, washable vinyl at least one inch thick with sides raised at least 3 inches, per regulation and are within arm\342\200\231s reach of a sink that is not used for food preparation. The sink and changing table are disinfected between each use. Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary, and operating condition. Cots are spaced adequately apart to meet regulation and are not blocking an entrance or an exit. Bedding is stored separately, and each child has his/her own. No children are using the same cot . Director stated that parents bring the children their own lunches and the facility provides snacks for the children throughout the day. Each classroom has a fridge and storage area for lunches and snacks. Facility will warm up lunches if needed. Cleaning supplies are kept separate from food and are inaccessible to children. Storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers (kitchen/snack areas and bathrooms) and are kept in good repair. Storage areas for poisons are locked. Director stated there are no firearms or other weapons on the premises. Last emergency drill was conducted today 10/16/2025 . (CONT ON LIC809C) Each infant is to be under direct visual observation and supervision by staff at all times. If the napping area does not have a half or transparent wall that allows for audio and visual supervision from the activity area, staff is present in the napping area. Sleep checks are conducted and documented every 15 minutes for all infants. Appropriate supervision was in place during this visit. Outdoor play area is a fenced playground with sufficient material for cushioning. There are no bodies of water at this facility. Climbing structures and slides are securely fixed to the ground. Area has canopies and trees used for shade. Equipment is age appropriate. Area has drinking water readily accessible, and grounds are free of debris or potential hazards. Personnel records contain health screening documentation and at least one staff member has current CPR and First Aid certifications. All staff have completed mandated reporter training and required immunizations. Each personnel record contains documentation of educational background and training. Sign ins were reviewed and consist of parents logging in through Brightwheel App. Children\342\200\231s records contain admission agreements and medical assessment. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all 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, 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. 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. Next Lead Testing should be conducted by 08/09/2027. (CONT ON LIC809C) 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-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed durector 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) 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/ . 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 office were medication is stored. LPA reviewed medication storage area but currently there are no children with IMS needs in the toddler program. 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. 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 deficiencies were cited at this inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Jacqueline Corey.