Routine inspection·May 21, 2026

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Tibbett met with Director, Melissa Prouty, for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were 11 sleeping infants being supervised by 2 staff during today's inspection. Facility days and hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. LPA reviewed the sign in/out app and observed that the infants are properly signed into the facility. LPA toured the facility inside and out. LPA observed that hazardous items (disinfectants, cleaning solutions etc.) were inaccessible to children in care. LPA reviewed care and supervision of children, staffing ratios, medications and first aid supplies, furniture, equipment, fire drills and drinking water. LPA observed fire extinguishers that meet Title 22 regulations and a recent inspection for smoke detectors. LPA observed a changing pad within arm's reach of the sink. There are adequate toys and equipment available for children. Outdoor play area was toured, the play area appeared to be in good repair, there is sufficient cushioning under the play structures to prevent injury in case of a fall. LPA reviewed infant and staff files. LPA observed health screening reports with TB test and required MMR and TDAP vaccines for all staff files reviewed. At least one staff present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid. LPA observed current mandated reporter training for all staff files reviewed. The Director was reminded to renew the course every 2 years through www.mandatedreporterca.com website. Report continues on 809-C... Director was also 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the Director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed 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. LPA observed 15 minute sleep logs for infants under 24 months and infant sleep plans for infants under 12 months. LPA also observed infant needs and services plans. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22- 02-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) 514- 0383 (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/ . 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. Report continues on 809-C... 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 (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES 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. 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Melissa Prouty. Appeal rights were provided and a notice of site visit was posted and must remain posted for 30 days. In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were cited during the inspection.