Routine inspection·April 23, 2026

On April 23, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Leong arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Director Leny Hernandez and explained the purpose of the visit At the time of inspection, the facility was staffed by the director and nine staff members, with 19 infants and 6 preschool-aged children in care. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity and staff-to-child ratio requirements. LPA verified that background check clearances from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) had been granted to all staff members on site. The facility operates in three rooms, which were observed to be clean, well-ventilated, and maintained at a comfortable temperature. Age-appropriate toys, materials, and furniture were available and in good condition. All poisons, cleaning solutions, and hazardous materials were stored in areas inaccessible to children. The bathroom was clean and equipped with sufficient toileting supplies. Storage cubbies were observed for each child and were labeled with their names. In the infant rooms, LPA observed diaper-changing stations within arm’s reach of a sink. The facility was equipped with fire extinguishers, fully stocked first-aid kits, carbon monoxide detectors, and a fire alarm system. Lunch is provided by the facility. Lunches and snacks are prepared on-site. Menus were posted on the wall and available for review. Disposable plates and reusable utensils are provided by the facility. Reusable utensils are washed by hand. Children bring their own water bottles for refilling, and the water is obtained from a classroom sink and poured into a filtered pitcher. In the infants' rooms, LPA observed that the milk bottles in the refrigerator were labeled with the children’s names on them. See Page 2 ***Amended Document*** Page 2 LPA observed that the facility uses cribs and cots for children’s naps. Parents provide the nap blankets and sheets, which are laundered weekly. LPA observed that the infant mattresses were equipped with fitted sheets and contained no loose items. The infant’s cribs were identified by name labels posted on the wall. Water is refilled into the children’s water bottles and taken with them when they are outdoors. The outdoor play area was fully fenced and equipped with age-appropriate toys and equipment. Resilient padding and artificial grass were observed beneath the outdoor play surfaces. All toys and equipment appeared to be in good condition. No pools, spas, or other bodies of water were observed on the premises. Required licensing documents were posted and available for review. Emergency disaster drills are conducted and documented. The most recent drill was on March 30, 2026. Children are signed in and out on an electronic app called 1Core. The app confirmed that all children on site were signed in to the facility. LPA reviewed six children's records and found that each child’s record had the required licensing forms and immunization records. Infant sleep logs were reviewed and found to be complete. LPA reviewed the records of five staff members and found that four staff members hold valid Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications. The facility is required to have at least one staff member on site with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification, and this requirement was met. Transcripts for five staff members were reviewed and confirmed to meet the educational requirements for a preschool or infant teacher One staff member’s Mandated Reporter Training certificate was found to be expired, resulting in a technical violation. Additionally, measles and pertussis immunization records for one staff member were missing from the file, which will also result in a technical violation. 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. 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. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. See Page 3 ***Amended Document*** Page 3 LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative 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 licensee [or facility representative] of the importance of checking for and removing any 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 2202-CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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)/ (800) 5140383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . 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 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 . A new director’s packet was provided during today’s inspection. There were no deficiencies cited at this time. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Leny Hernandez.