Routine inspection·January 16, 2026

On January 16, 2026 at approximately 8:30AM Licensing Program Analyst, (LPA) Katie Krenn arrived at the facility for an unannounced annual inspection visit. LPA met staff and explained the purpose of today\342\200\231s visit. Staff said that the Site Supervisor, Paris Lisi Lei (S1) was not present at the facility. Staff promptly contacted S1 and S1 arrived within 30 minutes. LPA explained the purpose of today's visit. Present at the facility, in addition to S1 were nine staff supervising 16 infants and 13 toddlers. Later during the visit, Families and Operations Liaison, Stacey Toledo (D1) arrived and participated in the inspection. The facility remains within its capacity limits and meets the required ratios for today\342\200\231s visit. All staff present during the visit and staff listed on the personnel report have obtained criminal record fingerprint clearance from the Department of Social Services and are associated with this location on Guardian. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 8:00AM to 5:30PM. Facility operates an infant program with a toddler component. Infants are on one side, and toddlers are on the other side. This location does not have an outdoor space for children. The facility has a waiver to use a local park. This is a nut free facility. Per S1, there are no pools, spas, or bodies of water on the property. LPA observed that the posted menu was from September. LPA informed S1 that menus must be posted one week in advance. Per D1, menus are posted online. LPA requested a copy of the menu for the current week and next week. continued on page 2 Page 2 LPA observed that documents, such as personal rights, car seat laws, emergency disaster plan, and daily activities schedule were displayed and visible to the public in the entry way where children are dropped off and picked up by parents and caregivers. LPA informed the staff that the facility license and notification of parents\342\200\231 rights poster must also be posted. These were printed and posted during the visit. LPA observed a posted emergency drill log, which showed that the last documented drill was February 2025. LPA reminded S1 that drills must be completed every six months. Per D1, drills are performed monthly and LPA observed this is documented in google calendar. The facility uses an app to sign children in and out. D1 opened the app and LPA observed that it showed all the children present and absent. LPA observed that the app shows the full name of the person that signed the child in and out as well as the date and time. LPA also observed that the facility keeps a manual sign in log as a back up incase caregivers have a problem using the app. LPA observed that the classroom has three an integrated smoke alarm detectors, which is tested and monitored by the fire department. LPA observed that there were two fully charged fire extinguishers accessible to the classroom. LPA did not observe separate carbon monoxide detectors. Per D1, the smoke detectors are combination detectors that also detect carbon monoxide. LPA could not verify that. LPA advised using separate carbon monoxide detectors, because the facility has a high ceiling and carbon monoxide does not rise to the ceiling the same way that smoke does. LPA advised that carbon monoxide detectors around 5 ft or halfway to the ceiling. LPA reviewed the files of six children. Some of the paperwork was missing from the files. This information was available digitally and during the visit LPA observed the staff print the documentation and put it into the children\342\200\231s files. LPA did not review any staff files during this visit. Staff files will be reviewed during the continuation visit. LPA observed that the children\342\200\231s bathroom has three child sized toilet and sinks. The bathroom was clean, fully operational, and equipped with suitable toileting equipment and sanitation products. LPA observed a separate bathroom available for staff. continued on page 3 Page 3 LPA inspected the areas for health and safety hazards. LPA observed disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and poisons were securely stored out of children's reach, and all accessible cabinets and drawers in the classrooms were free of hazardous materials. LPA reminded D1 that toxic chemicals such as cleaning solutions and poisons must be locked at all times when children are in care. D1 stated that they understood. LPA observed that the classroom had age-appropriate toys, furniture, educational materials, and designated storage bins for each child, which were labeled for each child. The facility have roll up padded sleeping bags for children at least one year old to rest or nap. LPA observed that the mats are stored on top of the storage bins and each one was labeled with a child\342\200\231s name. Per D1, bedding is provided by parents and goes home weekly for laundering. At this time, the facility only has one infant under 12 months old. There is a crib available for that infant. LPA observed that the crib met the safe sleeping requirements. During the visit LPA reviewed the safe sleep requirements and gave D1 a safe sleep reference guide in both English and Chinese. For children under the age of two, LPA observed teachers use the app to track the 15-minute sleep checks. 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) IF FACILITY IS CURRENTLY PROVIDING IMS, USE AS FOLLOWS: This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication 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-care-centers/ . continued on page 4 Page 4 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 as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16. 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 (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information ( https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information ) Include the applicable scenario for the CCC, un-bolded, into the report: \342\200\242 CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES Facility Representative 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 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 . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. This annual visit will continue at a later date. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Families and Operations Liaison, Stacey Toledo.