Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 12/17/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Jaime Gonzales was greeted and granted access to the facility by staff Karen Martinez. LPA stated the reason for the visit was to conduct an Unannounced Annual/Random
LPA took a tour of the facility and there were 7 infants in the infant classroom. In preschool room one, 13 preschoolers and 2 staff. Preschool room three 6 preschoolers and 1 staff.
Site Director, Greislye Carrillo and President of Nelly's Childcare and Preschool Ludmila Parada later arrived at the facility during the inspection.
LPA toured both indoors and outdoors of the facility during the inspection. LPA observed all required postings near the entrance to the facility. Hours of operation for the facility are Monday \342\200\223 Friday, 7:30AM-5:30PM.
The infant classroom has age-appropriate materials, toys, furnishing, equipment, & adequate storage for children\342\200\231s belongings. The children's napping equipment were observed to be stored in a healthful manner. Bedding is provided by the center and is washed weekly or as needed at the center. LPA observed two fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguishers, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The isolation area for sick children is in the office.
Facility offers (full) day program and provides midmorning and afternoon snack to children. Snacks are prepared in the kitchen. The center provides lunch to the children. Parents also have the option of bringing in meals.
Menu is in writing is posted and is accessible to authorized representatives. The kitchen and storage area is clean and free of litter and rubbish. Equipment necessary for the storage, preparation and service of food is well maintained, clean, and sanitized after each use. All center provided food items are properly labeled & stored separately from cleaning supplies.
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Menu is in writing and posted at least one week in advance and is accessible to authorized representatives. The kitchen and storage area is clean and free of litter and rubbish. Equipment necessary for the storage, preparation and service of food is well maintained, clean, and sanitized after each use. All center provided food items are properly labeled & stored separately from cleaning supplies. Drinking water is readily available for children in the facility via water bottles and via water jugs that are filled off site by the owner/licensee. All water bottles from home are labeled with the children\342\200\231s names. Trash cans for the disposable of solid wastes are equipped with tight fitting lids.
The outdoor play areas are fully fenced. Shade is provided by trees. All equipment and surfaces are free from hazards. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There are age-appropriate outdoor toys and materials for the children. LPA observed climbing structures with sufficient resilient material under and around the structure. Per Site Director, there are no firearms or weapons on the premises.
All individuals subject to criminal record review have fingerprint clearances and associated to the facility. At least one staff member has a current Pediatric CPR/First-Aid certification. LPA observed all required postings in a publicly accessible area. Facility utilizes an electronic application for authorized representatives to sign-in/out. LPA did not observe a full signature by authorized representatives and the facility will work with the application developer on how to show the signatures. Facility conducts a Fire/disaster drill every 6 months and the last drill was conducted on September 17, 2025. LPA obtained a copy of the facility roster (LIC9040) during today's inspection.
LPA reviewed five random children files during today's inspection for the following records: Admission Agreement, Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Identification and Emergency Information (LIC 700), Notification of Parents Rights (LIC 995A), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC 627), Physician\342\200\231s Report with TB test (LIC 701), Individual Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227) and Immunization Records. All five children's files were missing documentation of the 15 minute sleep log.
LPA reviewed two staff files for the following records: Health Screening Report (LIC 503), TB Test, Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse (LIC 9108), Employee rights (LIC 9052), staff qualifications, immunization records, and required training. All staff have Mandated Reporter Training. Site Director was reminded of their responsibility to renew CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter Training every two years.
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Drinking water is readily available for children in the facility via water bottles from home labeled with children's names. Water is refilled throughout the day by water dispenser that are filled by an offsite company. Trash cans for the disposable of solid wastes are equipped with tight fitting lids.
The outdoor play areas are fully fenced. Shade is provided by trees and canopies. All equipment and surfaces are free from hazards. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There are age-appropriate outdoor toys and materials for the children. LPA observed climbing structures with sufficient resilient material under and around the structure. LPA observed a changing table attached to the building wall that has never been used. Site Director will be removing during the holiday closure. Per Site Director, there are no firearms or weapons on the premises.
All individuals subject to criminal record review have fingerprint clearances and associated to the facility. At least one staff member has a current Pediatric CPR/First-Aid certification. Facility utilizes an electronic application for authorized representatives to sign-in/out called Bright Wheel. Facility conducts a Fire/disaster drill every 6 months and the last drill was conducted on October 8, 2025. LPA obtained a copy of the facility roster (LIC9040) during today's inspection.
LPA reviewed three random children files during today's inspection for the following records: Admission Agreement, Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Identification and Emergency Information (LIC 700), Notification of Parents Rights (LIC 995A), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC 627), Physician\342\200\231s Report with TB test (LIC 701), Individual Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227), Immunization Records and 15 minute infant sleep logs.
LPA reviewed three staff files for the following records: Health Screening Report (LIC 503), TB Test, Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse (LIC 9108), Employee rights (LIC 9052), staff qualifications, immunization records, and required training. All staff have Mandated Reporter Training. Site Director was reminded of their responsibility to renew CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter Training every two years.
Site Director, Greislye Carrillo 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.
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Site Director, Greislye Carrillo and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep
as an additional resource. LPA also informed Site Director, Greislye Carrillo 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.
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.
For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1CCP).
LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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/
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LPA reviewed with Site Director, Greislye Carrillo the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained At The Facility, for child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.
On this date, 12/17/2025, the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses.
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Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ.
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Site Director, Greislye Carrillo 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 the exit interview, the Site Director, Greislye Carrillo, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.
During today's inspection no deficiency was cited.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Director, Greislye Carrillo.
Appeal Rights provided.