Routine inspection·August 26, 2025

On 08/26/2025 at 12:30pm, Licensing Program Analyst, Hanna Lucas, made an unannounced visit for the purpose of annual inspection. LPA met with the Licensee, Lena Sisson, and the Director, Javier Castellanos. There were 31 children present with 6 teachers. Facility is within ratio and capacity. LPA toured the facility. The rooms were clean and in a comfortable temperature during the visit. Adequate ventilation and heating are available. All required forms were posted. The furniture, books, games, and toys are safe, and age appropriate. There is a variety of activities provided throughout the day. The playground is fully fenced with age-appropriate play equipment. On the playground there is sufficient cushioning and adequate shade. Drinking water is available at all times, as staff ensures that each child has their own personal water bottle. 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. The children\342\200\231s parents provide lunch and snacks. The children\342\200\231s food is stored in individual lunch bags, that are kept in their cubbies that are labeled with children\342\200\231s names. There is no expired or contaminated food present. The food has been stored separately from any chemicals or cleaning products. Napping/bedding equipment is stored separately from the children\342\200\231s play area. Each child has their own cot and blankets. Cots are sanitized regularly, and the children\342\200\231s blankets are sent home with the parents, every Friday, to wash thoroughly. Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary, and operating condition. 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. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. The carbon monoxide detector and fire alarm are operational. The facility has a written disaster plan in place, and they have been conducting evacuation drills every six months. The facility does not transport children. LPA reviewed sign in/out sheets, a sample of personnel records and a sample of children's records. 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 \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/ . 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. 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. Director was 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 \342\200\234Child Care\342\200\235 then \342\200\234Quick Links\342\200\235 and Quarterly Updates. Select \342\200\234Receive Important Updates\342\200\235 then put the email address in and choose which program(s) you would like to subscribe to and select \342\200\234subscribe.\342\200\235 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 . Licensee was unable to provide the LPA documentation of lead testing, and it was confirmed that the building was constructed in 2002, therefore it is not exempt per, 1597.16 Health and Safety Code. (1) TYPE B issued on the LIC 809D... (1) Technical Violation issued on LIC9102TV... LPA observed an individual (S1) supervising the day care children, that was not criminally cleared nor associated to the facility. (S1) does not meet exemption regulations and therefore violates 1596.871(c)(1)(A) Health and Safety Code. (1) TYPE A issued on the LIC 809D and a Civil Penalty of $500 will be issued on LIC421BG... Please be advised that FAILURE TO PAY the required civil penalty payment may result in in the REVOCATION OF YOUR LICENSE . You must respond within 30 days with the payment of or a proposed payment plan that includes the first payment. Further, the Department will not approve any requests for increase in capacity or for additional capacity of additional licenses while civil penalties remain unpaid. LPA Hanna Lucas informed the Licensee, Lena Sisson, and the Director, Javier Castellanos, that they must provide a copy of this licensing report dated 08/26/2025 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Lena Sisson, and the Director, Javier Castellanos. LPA provided a copy of this report and appeal rights to the Licensee. . NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND WILL REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.