Follow-up on corrections·February 20, 2026

On February 20, 2026 at approximately 9:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Katie Krenn conducted an unannounced case management inspection. LPA met Assistant Director, Ilaise Meli (D2) and explained the purpose of today's visit. The director, Michelle Doan (D1) was not present during the visit. Present during the visit in addition to D2 were two staff supervising five infants. Adult to child ratio was met the facility was operating within it's capacity on this day. All staff present have completed criminal record clearances from the Department of Social Services and are associated with this facility on guardian. This infant facility operates on the same site as Whole Kid Preschool, facility number 414004816. Days and hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 8:00AM to 6:00PM. Per D2, there are no pools, ponds, or similar bodies of water on the property. LPA observed the required posting board and inquired if it was accessible to the public. Per D2, the postings board is not in an area that is accessible to the public. LPA interviewed D2 regarding pick ups and drop offs at the facility. LPA also observed the area where parents pick up and drop off children. LPA reminded D2 that parents need to be able to access the required postings. LPA and D2 discussed a few options for posting that would work for the facility and that would meet the requirements. LPA reviewed documents from staff files that were unavailable during the previous visit. At this time LPA is unable to verify that any of the staff currently caring for infants has completed three post-secondary semester or equivalent quarter units related to the care of infants, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. At this time LPA is unable to verify that one infant staff has been cleared for tuberculosis , which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. continued on page 2 Page 2 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. 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-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. 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/ . 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 . LPA Katie Krenn informed Assistant Director, Ilaise Meli that this report dated (February, 20 2026) documents two Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Katie Krenn informed Assistant Director, Ilaise Meli to provide a copy of this licensing report dated February, 20 2026 that documents any Type A citations 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. Two Type A and four Type B Citations were issued during today's visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights and report were reviewed with the Assistant Director, Ilaise Meli.