Routine inspection·August 13, 2025

On 8/13/2025 9:30 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manel Estoesta conducted Annual / Required Visit. LPA met with the Director Rochelle Westmoreland and explained the purpose of today's visit. Present on this visit were 10 staff, 13 infants and 16 preschool children. The facility is operating from Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. The facility has a dual license, one for the Infant Program 434411986 and another for Preschool Program 434411985. 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 Waivers were observed to be posted. Facility was observed to follow teacher to children ratio requirement during LPAs' inspection. Children were engaged in various activities under the visual supervision of the teachers. Classrooms Starfish (E), Seahorse (B), Dolphins (A), Jellyfish (F & G), and Sea Turtles (C) are the licensed classrooms. On this visit, the facility’s Infant Program is operating in F, G and C classrooms, the Preschool Program is operating in A, B and E. 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 changing tables, cribs, mats, cots, tables, and 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. 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. Facility is currently using a software program application, “Tadpoles,” for daily operations on record keeping. LPA observed Children Food Allergies / Diet Restrictions List 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 7/10/25. 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 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 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 Director stated that they reached the R&R and R&Rd stated that the center was not required to conduct Lead Testing. LPA will verify and will get back to the Director. 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 Director Rochelle Westmoreland.