Routine inspection·August 18, 2025

On 8/18/2025, 8:50am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Vicky Williamson conducted an unannounced Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Facility Representative, Cynthia Quintana and Assistant Director, Verenicia Chavez and disclosed the purpose of the inspection. LPA accompanied by Facility Representative toured the indoor and outdoor of the facility. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:00am to 6:00pm. There are currently five (5) classrooms in operation. The following ratios were observed: Infant 1 Classroom (6 weeks to 24 months) – five (5) infants with three (3) teachers Infant 2 Classroom (12 - 18 months) - four (4) infants with two (2) teachers Toddler Classroom ( 18 - 24 months of age) - three (3) infants with one (1) teacher Toddler Two’s 1 Classroom (18 – 36 months of age) – five (5) toddlers with one (1) teacher Toddler Two’s 2 Classroom (18 – 36 months of age) - six (6) toddlers with one (1) teacher The facility has sufficient age-appropriate furniture, and equipment including cribs, cots and changing tables. Potty chairs, toilets and hand-washing equipment are in safe and sanitary operating condition. LPA observed that the changing table in the Infant 1 Classroom was not within arm’s reach of the sink. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions were not made inaccessible to children during time of inspection. LPA observed the following items accessible to children: Febreze aerosol spray and scissors on a counter in the Toddler Classroom and Febreze aerosol spray, lotion, and alcohol in the Two's 2 Classroom on a counter. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents. Solid waste storage containers have tight fitting covers and are in good repair. Facility has smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that meets statutory requirements. See LIC 809C Continuation... The last fire drill was conducted and documented on 4/2/2024. Facility Representative is reminded that fire and disaster drills must be conducted and document every 6 months. The outdoor activity space for infants is physically separate. Facility has a playground waiver on file. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. Outdoor play area is fenced with sufficient material for cushioning. Area has a canopy used for shade. Filtered drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Facility provides breakfast, lunch and snack. Menus are posted weekly. Infant's formula is provided by their authorized representative and brought to the facility. LPA observed that bottles containing formula were not label with the date. Facility Representative stated that there are no swimming pools or other bodies of water on the premises. Facility Representative stated that there are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Facility Representative 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. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. Children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than four (4) infants in care. The toddler option program maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than (6) toddlers age 18 - 36 months. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility. The name of the facility representative and the fully qualified teacher designated to act in the facility representative’s absence has been reported to the Department. LPA reviewed electronic sign in /sign out sheets on the Brightwheel App. Facility Representative was reminded that the person who signs the child in and out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. See LIC 809C Continuation... LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. Documentation for Infant 15 - minute sleep checks were reviewed and are being maintained. Individual Sleeping Plans are completed and on file for each infant up to 12 months of age. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Staff #1(S1), Staff #2(S2) and Staff #3 (S3) did not have an updated health screening and tuberculosis clearance on file during time of inspection. 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-care-centers/ . Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed - related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. LPA discussed and provided facility representative with the following: childcare advocates email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . In addition, for general questions or questions regarding licensing requirements contact the Child Care Licensing Duty Line at (619) 767-2248. Please visit the Guardian web page and set-up your Guardian account. https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian If you have any questions regarding Guardian, please contact CDSS at email: guardian@dss.ca.gov See LIC 809C Continuation... 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 . 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 . Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, deficiencies is are being cited on the attached LIC 809D. Facility Representative Cynthia Quintana will submit the following documents no later than 9/18/2025. - Facility Sketch - Administrative Organization (form LIC 309) - Designation of Facility Responsibility (form LIC 308) - Applicant Information (LIC 215) - Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws A Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) was given to Facility Representative , Cynthia Quintana and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. LPA observed LIC 9213 was posted. Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) was provided. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.