Routine inspection·January 8, 2026

On 1/08/2026, at 1:00 PM PST, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Seena Parsapour conducted an unannounced Annual/Random Inspection of the above-mentioned Child Care Center (CCC). LPA met with fully qualified teacher Karen Hay, acting as Substitute Director, (\342\200\234facility representative\342\200\235) in the absence of the Director, and explained the nature & purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of Facility Representative, toured the interior and exterior of the CCC in its entirety. The CCC utilizes two (2) classrooms and one (1) fully enclosed outdoor play area for child care purposes. The CCC operates from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and is open during the months of August through June. At the time of the inspection, LPA observed eighteen (18) children in care, along with six (6) staff members providing care and supervision. LPA observed required licensing documents posted in both classrooms of the CCC. The CCC uses electronic sign in/sign out logs on the ChildPlus platform. LPA notes the application contains the children\342\200\231s arrival and departure times as well as entries of the authorized representatives/parents. The CCC is clean and orderly. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and furnishings throughout the CCC. LPA observed smoke & carbon monoxide detectors in both classrooms, as well as a restroom for the use of children in care. The restroom for the use of children was found to be safe, sanitary, and in operating condition. In each of the two (2) classrooms, LPA observed sharps, disinfectants, and other hazardous items stored in areas inaccessible to children in care. The CCC provides lunch for children in care, and LPA found two operational refrigerators on the premises. LPA notes that a filtered potable water station is present at the CCC. (Cont. 809-C, Page 2) CCCs constructed before January 1, 2010, are required 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 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA notes there is a Water Use Attestation on file. As aforementioned, the CCC uses one fully-enclosed outdoor play area for children in care. LPA notes the entry/exit points are secured. LPA observed age-appropriate toys/play equipment in the play area. The toys/play equipment are free of sharp, loose or pointed objects and there is adequate cushioning to absorb falls. There is an abundance of natural shade in the outdoor play area provided by the building and tent structures. No bodies of water were observed on site. A random assortment of staff and children\342\200\231s records were reviewed. LPA notes the CCC maintains their own version of the LIC 501, LIC 627, LIC 700, LIC 995, and LIC 613A forms in staff and children\342\200\231s files. The children\342\200\231s records reviewed were found to be current and complete. The staff records reviewed were also found to be current & complete. LPA reviewed the facility's fire/emergency drill log and notes the last drill was conducted on 12/17/2025. Facility Representative informed LPA no firearms/weapons or ammunition are stored on the premises. This facility does currently provide Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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-carecenters/ . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Facility Representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Facility Representative 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. (Cont. 809-C, Page 3) Facility Representative 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. Facility Representative 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 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 . No deficiencies were cited during today\342\200\231s inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative, Karen Hay.