Routine inspection (3-year)·July 10, 2025

On 07/10/2025, at 9:54 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Bill Billones conducted an unannounced Required 3 - Year inspection at the above-mentioned Infant Child Care Center (CCC). LPA met with Director, Julie Summer, and discussed the purpose of the inspection. The hours of operation are 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The infant license has a toddler component attached, and at the time of the inspection there were 13 children and 4 staff supervising the infant classroom and 7 children and 2 staff supervising the toddler component classroom. LPA in the company of the Director toured the interior and exterior of the facility. LPA observed required licensing forms to be posted in both classrooms. LPA did not observe the PUB269 California Passenger Safety Law poster, which was posted during inspection. LPA observed the classrooms to be clean and orderly. Age-appropriate toys and indoor equipment are in good condition. Director informed LPA cleaning compounds are stored in a locked cabinet under the sink. LPA observed one unlocked drawer containing knives and sharps accessible to children in care. This is in violation of Title 22 regulations. There are sufficient diaper changing areas for children which LPA observed to be clean. LPA observed accessible diaper rash cream next to changing tables. LPA observed smoke detectors and fire alarms which the Director stated they check regularly to ensure they are functioning. LPA observed a Carbon Monoxide detector in the infant classroom, which was tested and found to be operable at 11:05 AM. LPA did not observe a Carbon Monoxide detector in the toddler component classroom, which is not in compliance with Health and Safety Code. Director installed a detector during inspection. LPA observed a regulation fire extinguisher last serviced on 08/19/2024. LPA observed an appropriate number of cubbies and cots for children in care. LPA observed a separate napping area for infants. Continued on 809C. LPA observed the outdoor play area to be surrounded by chain link fence with sufficient space for children\342\200\231s activities. The two age components are separated. LPA observed the infant yard was separated into two sections by latched gate. LPA observed swings on hard sand and gardening equipment accessible to children in care. LPA observed the toddler component yard to contain age-appropriate play equipment. LPA observed an off-limit storage area containing debris from fallen leaves stored with equipment. Drinking water is made available via filtered faucet water, bottled water, and water jugs for children to refill personal bottles throughout the day. LPA observed age-appropriate outdoor equipment. LPA observed some outdoor play equipment was covered in debris and cobwebs, which is in violation of Title 22 regulations. LPA observed water tables for children\342\200\231s use. A sample of children's files was reviewed. LPA observed all children's files to be current and complete. LPA reviewed files for the staff present which were found to be current and complete as well. All staff present were associated and cleared on the Guardian facility roster. LPA reminded Director it is their responsibility to ensure staff files are maintained and up to date. LPA notes all staff have current Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certificates and Mandated Reporter Training Certificates. LPA observed fire drills are being conducted and logged with the last fire drill on 07/07/2025. The center utilizes the electronic application BrightWheel and LPA observed the sign in and out to be filled out appropriately for the children that are present. LPA did not observe any bodies of water on site. There are no firearms or ammunition CCC site. Families provide bottles and meals for the children. LPA observed the kitchen area to be clean and free of any defects. The refrigerator contains food items consumed by the CCC's children which are labeled but not dated. Director stated it is center policy for families to provide fresh bottles daily. Director 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. Continued on 809C. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers 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. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . Last lead testing conducted on 11/18/2022. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) 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/ . 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. During today's inspection three Type B citations were issued under Title 22 California Code of Regulations and Health and Safety Code, which can be found on the attached 809D. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted, appeals rights were provided, and report was reviewed with the Director, Julie Summer.