Routine inspection·August 20, 2025

On 8/20/2025 at 9:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manel Estoesta conducted an annual visit. LPA met with the Director Thao Tran and explained the nature of the site visit. On this visit there were 11 staff, 6 infants, and 39 preschool children. The facility operates from Monday through Friday from 8:00AM - 6:00PM. This facility is located on the back side of Victorian Square Shopping Plaza. The facility is a combination center for an infant and preschool component. Components activity spaces are physically separate from each component. 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 and Waiver 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. Room number 1 to 4 is the Licensed Room for preschool components and the Waddler Room for the infant components. 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, 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 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 \342\200\234Lillio,\342\200\235 for daily operations on record keeping. LPA observed the facility\342\200\231s \342\200\234cross off\342\200\235 sheet to verify children\342\200\231s attendance in each classroom. LPA observed Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors, fire pull stations, fire extinguishers and sprinkler system. The facility conducts documents. Fire and Disaster Drills. 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\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 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. 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. 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\342\200\231s water lead testing date was 04/22/2023. 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 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 Thao Tran.