Routine inspection·February 13, 2026

On 2/13/2026 at 9 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manel Estoesta conducted an Annual / Required Visit. LPA met with the Director Andrea Kern and explained the nature of the site visit. The facility is a combination center with the license number 430709778 for the infant program and the license number 430709779 for the preschool program. Present on this visit were 26 infants, 60 preschool children and 21 staff members. The Child Care Center operates from Monday to Friday, 7 AM and 6 PM. The facility has shared office space, food preparation space, storage space and other general-purpose space. LPA toured the facility to conduct a health and safety inspection with the Director. Facility\342\200\231s License, Parents\342\200\231 Rights Poster, Personal Rights, Activity Schedules, Menus and Waiver were observed to be posted. Children were engaged in various activities under the visual supervision of the teachers. The childcare center is clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. The Infant Program operates on Infant Room one (1) and Toddler Room one (1) and two (2). The Infant Room and the Toddler Rooms are physically separated from the areas used by preschool children. The Preschool Program operates on Discovery Preschool Room, Preschool 1 Room, Pre K Room and TK Room. The Preschool program is physically separated from the areas used by the infants. Furniture and equipment such as cribs, mats, feeding chairs, and changing tables were in sanitary, safe, and functioning condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. There were no bodies of water. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, sharps objects, and other items that are dangerous to infants were stored inaccessible. Infant changing tables were located within arm\342\200\231s reach of a sink. The facility does not possess or store any weapons on the premises. The facility prepares and provides meals and snacks for the children. The kitchen, food preparation and storage areas were observed clean and free of litter and rubbish and the facility have measures taken to keep all such areas free of rodents and other vermin. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. Floors were clean and safe, and outdoor activity space was free of hazards. Bottles, dishes and containers of food brought by the infant's authorized representatives were labeled with the infant's name and the current date. The Infant Room One has an indoor activity space that is equipped with a variety of age-appropriate washable toys and equipment that were maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. Outdoor activity space is fenced and was inspected. The play equipment was maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. There were shaded rest areas for children. Drinking water is arranged to be readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities. 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. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . The facility\342\200\231s last lead testing was on 12/17/2022. Facility files were reviewed. LPA reviewed Children\342\200\231s Sign In for the day. LPA observed Name to Face Transition Logs (CSR) and Children Food Allergies List in each classroom. LPA observed Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors, fire pull stations, fire extinguishers and sprinkler system. The facility conducts Fire and Disaster Drills monthly. Facility does not provide transportation for children A sampling of Children's files was taken for review. The records reviewed include Admission Agreement, Identification and Emergency Information, Medical Assessment, LIC 9227, Sleep Logs, Infants / Toddlers Needs and Service Plan, Infants / Toddlers Activities log and Immunization Records. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication 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/ . LPA reminded the Director of the safe sleep regulations and 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 the 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. A sample of Staff's files was taken for review. There was at least one Teacher with current certification in Pediatric CPR and First Aid present at the facility during inspection. LPA reviewed Staff Qualifications, Mandated Reporter Training, Staff Immunization records and qualifications, and TB clearance. LPA obtained copies of an updated LIC 500 and Facility's Children's Roster. The director was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. The Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare 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 . There are no deficiencies cited on this visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Andrea Kern.