Routine inspection·September 30, 2025

On 9/30/2025 at 10:30 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manel Estoesta conducted an Annual and a Required Visit. LPA met with the Director Carmen Lara and explained the purpose of today's visit. Present on this visit were 21 staff, 25 infants and 63 preschool children. The facility operates from Monday to Friday 7 am to 6 pm. The licensee has a dual license, and the facility is a combination center. The Infant Program license number is 434400343 and another for Preschool Program license number is 434400345. The Infant Program operates in Room 1 and 2. The Preschool Program operates in Room 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. LPA toured the facility with the Director to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. Facility’s License, Parents’ Rights Poster, Personal Rights, Activity Schedules and Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) were observed to be posted. LPA observed the facility is following the teacher to children ratio requirement. Children were engaged in various activities under the visual supervision of the teachers. The classrooms, restrooms, kitchen/pantry, storage room, staff room and office area were inspected. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children were stored inaccessible to children. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Furniture and equipment such as, but not limited to, changing tables, cribs, mats, coats, changing tables, and feeding chairs, were age appropriate, and were in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Restrooms for children's use were observed to be in safe, sanitary, and functioning condition. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazard. Outdoor activity spaces are physically separate from space used by children in other programs. Outdoor activity space is fenced and was inspected. The play equipment was maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. There were no bodies of water observed. Areas around and under high climbing equipment and slides were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. There were shaded rest areas for children. Drinking water is arranged to be readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities. The kitchen, food-preparation and storage areas were observed to be clean and free of litter and rubbish; and measures were taken to keep all such areas free of rodents and other vermin. All food was protected against contamination. Menu items were posted; lunch and snacks were provided by the facility. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. Infant bottles were observed to be sterilized. Bottles, dishes and containers of food brought by the infant's authorized representative were labeled with the infant's name and the current date. Facility files were reviewed. Children sign in logs for the day were reviewed. The facility is currently using a software application, for daily operations on recordkeeping. LPA observed Children’s attendance sheet in each classroom. LPA observed Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors, fire pull stations, fire extinguishers and sprinkler system. The facility conducted Fire and Disaster Drills monthly, and last drills were conducted on 9/11 and 9/25/25. The facility does not provide transportation for children. A sample of Children's files was taken for review. The records reviewed include Admission Agreement, Identification and Emergency Information, Medical Assessment, Sleep Logs, Infant Needs and Services Plan, LIC 9227, Incident/accident report, Food Allergies and Restrictions Form, and Immunization. The Director stated that the facility does handle medications and does currently have children in care who require Incidental Medical Services - IMS Epinephrine and Inhaled Medication. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . 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 reminded the Facility Representative that Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Providers training online at https://mandatedreporterca.com/ requires a 2-year requirement. LPA reviewed Staff Immunization records of Measles and Pertussis immunization, Influenza vaccination and TB clearance. LPA reminded Facility Representative that only the Influenza vaccination can be decline with a written declination. LPA obtained copies of LIC 500 and Facility's Children's Roster. LPA discussed to the Director about the 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. The facility’s last Sample Date was on 12/17/2022. The director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/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 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 will 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 tools, please send them by email 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, Yesenia Angulo Felix.