Routine inspection·November 10, 2025

On 11/10/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Yesenia Fierro conducted an unannounced annual required inspection for the infant license. LPA met with Director, Nicole Bull, and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. LPA Fierro observed all required licensing forms, menus, and activity schedules to be posted in a visible location for authorized representatives to view them. Firearms or ammunition are not allowed or stored on the premises. During today’s inspection a census was taken and there were 15-day care children present. This facility runs Monday through Friday from 6:30AM-6:00PM. During today’s inspection LPA Fierro observed there is indoor and outdoor activity space for infants that is physically separate. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide indicator, that meet statutory requirements. Furniture and equipment are in serviceable condition. Floors and area rugs in the classroom are clean. There is adequate heating and ventilation for the comfort of those in care. LPA observed the infant room to have age-appropriate learning material, toys, and dramatic play equipment. Toys observed are safe with no sharp points, edges or splinters and are without small parts that can be pulled off and swallowed. Materials and surfaces accessible to infants are clean and in operable condition. The facility has sufficient cribs, cots or mats for infant napping. Infant changing tables have a padded surface and are covered with washable vinyl or plastic and have raised sides at least three inches high. Each crib, mat or cot is occupied by only one infant at time and cribs are kept free from all loose articles including blankets and pillows and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Staff physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness, and labored breathing. Documentation for infants up to 12 months includes sleeping position if it is other than on CON'T 809-C their back. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. The name of the childcare center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. There is a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than four infants in care. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. LPA observed kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. Foods and beverages capable of rapid spoiling are stored in covered containers at 45 (F) degrees or less. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors by the use of water fountains. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. The facility is free of flies, insects, and rodents. The LPA did not observe disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other dangerous items to be accessible to children. There were no poisons observed on the premises accessible to children. Licensee is aware that poisons are required to be locked and inaccessible to children. LPA Fierro observed the outdoor playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around high climbing equipment, such as swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. There are no swimming pools or other bodies of water on the premises. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representatives and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child, medical assessment, immunization's recorded, individual feeding plan, and Infant Needs and Services Plan. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Staff records contain documentation of meeting qualification requirements. This facility does have one person trained in CPR and first aid. LPA reviewed multiple staff files all files were current with Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training (AB 1207). Site Supervisor is aware that the Mandated Reporter Training is required to be updated every two years. Information was discussed regarding the AB1207 and the website to use. Information on Lead Poisoning was also provided to the licensee and she was informed that the information is required to be posted on the parent board. Fire drills are conducted and documented with the date, time and how many children present, at least every six months. CON'T 809-C Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are currently being provided. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. 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 Licensee 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. CCC completed testing and no lead exceedances. 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 childcare 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 21-21.1-CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. 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. LPA and Director discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will p rovide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at CON'T 809-C https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Director 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 infants devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. 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/process . Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Nicole Bull.