Routine inspection·February 26, 2026

On 2/26/26 at 9:15 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Gerald Poindexter and Jennifer Irving conducted an unannounced inspection. LPAs disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted facility entry. LPAs met with Leslie Heater, director. LPAs toured the facility. Observed present today were 30 children from 2 classrooms during outdoor play. There were 6 staff present. Facility is within ratio/capacity. All required forms were posted. 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 are a variety of activities available throughout the day. All storage containers and trash containing solid waste have tight fitting lids and are in good repair. Floors appear to be clean and safe. Drinking water is readily accessible. 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. Medications are kept locked, inaccessible to children, and LPA observed that they were properly labeled with child name, parent permission, as well as with instructions and expiration dates. Menus are posted in advance. Adequate food is available. Cleaning supplies were inaccessible to children. Storage areas for poisons are latched. Director stated there are no firearms or other weapons on the premises. All foods/beverages capable of rapid spoiling are stored in covered containers. The facility appears to be free of insects and rodents. Napping equipment is sufficient for each child, bedding is stored separately, individual to each child, and mats/cots are disinfected after use. Facility has ensured that there is adequate space between mats/cots for easy passage and they are not blocking entrances or exits. There is at least one operational carbon monoxide detector at the facility. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Outdoor play area is fully fenced with adequate shade. Portable water is used outdoors. Playground equipment was observed to be age appropriate, in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts, and securely bolted to the ground. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in safe condition and free of hazards. The areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment had sufficient cushioning. The facility has a written disaster plan in place that meets regulatory requirement. The facility provided documentation of emergency drills. Most recent drill was 2/25/26. LPA reminded the director to conduct and document drills every six months. There are no bodies of water, firearms or ammunition on the property. The facility does not transport children. A sample of children\342\200\231s records were reviewed. All required forms were on file. Sign-ins are done manually and stored for each class. All children are signed in/out by a representative who uses a full legal signature and has recorded the time of day. Children\342\200\231s records also contain admission agreements and medical assessment. LPA was provided with a facility roster. LPA advised facility to keep updated at all times. 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 Director\342\200\231s Office. A sample of staff records was reviewed and teachers meet educational requirements and have received criminal record clearances. The licensee has not exceeded the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. Several staff present today are trained in pediatric CPR and First aid. Staff records contain health screening as required by regulation. Staff reviewed have immunization records indicating that they have been immunized against influenza, pertussis and measles. Staff reviewed have completed the mandated reporter training. Facility is reminded the 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 Ms. Heater 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 Ms. Heater 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. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 Ms. Heater 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. Ms. Heater 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. 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 . This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication 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-carecenters/ . To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process . CONTINUED OF PAGE 4 No deficiencies cited Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Leslie Heater, director. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. LPA observed that the Notice of Site Visit was posted during the inspection. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Appeal Right provided.