Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 01/28/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Jaime Gonzales was greeted and granted access to the facility by Site Director, Rochelle Leggett. LPA stated the reason for the visit was to conduct an Unannounced Annual/Random inspection. LPA took a tour of the facility and census in both two infant classrooms. Room 9 had 5 infants and two staff. Room 10 had 5 infants and two staff.
LPA toured both indoors and outdoors of the facility during the inspection. LPA observed all required postings outside of the classroom windows. Hours of operation for the facility are Monday \342\200\223 Friday, 8:00AM-5:30PM. The facility has no active waivers for the infant program.
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 children.
The infant classrooms have age-appropriate materials, toys, furnishing, equipment, & adequate storage for children\342\200\231s belongings. Equipment necessary for the storage of food is well maintained. LPA observed all furniture and equipment is in good condition and safe for the children. The infant changing table has raised sides that are at least 3 inches in height. The infant changing table has a vinyl changing pad that is at least 1 inch thinck and in good condition. Napping equipment is appropriate. LPA observed 7 cribs with no infants inside with a blanket hanging on the side of the cribs, one mattress that had rip on the underside of the mattress that exposed the foam and one crib with a pacifier with a blanket attached.
Facility offers (full) day program and Parents provide snack and lunch for their children. The facility also gives the parents the option of purchasing lunch from an outside catering company. The facility has a back up snack in case the children do not have one from home. All facility provided food items are properly labeled & stored separately from cleaning supplies.
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Drinking water is readily available for children in the facility via water bottles from home are labeled with the children\342\200\231s names. Water jugs delivered from an outside vendor. Facility does not use any water faucets for food preparation and attestation is on file.
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 called Procare for authorized representatives to sign-in/out. The facility also utilizes sign in and out sheets. Facility conducts a Fire/disaster drill every 6 months and the last drill was conducted on December 18, 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: 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), Immunization Records, individual infant sleep plan, 15-min sleep log and needs a service plan. LPA observed during record review four children's records missing the individual infant sleeping plan(LIC 9227). During interview with staff from room 10 it was revealed that they do not complete 15-min sleep checks and documentation.
LPA reviewed four 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. Site Director was reminded of their responsibility to renew CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter Training every two years.
Site Director, Rochelle Leggett 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.
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.
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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, Rochelle Leggett 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, 01/27/2026 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.
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.
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
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Site Director, Rochelle Leggett 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 Rochelle Leggett confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.
During today's inspection deficiencies were cited and further details can be found on the 809-D pages.
A notice of site visit was given to Site Director, Rochelle Leggett and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Director, Rochelle Leggett
Appeal Rights provided.