Routine inspection·August 1, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Erwin Tjhia met with Center Director, Lauren Garcia for the purpose of an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. There were 5 infants present during today's inspection supervised by 2 staff. Facility days and hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. All staff present during today's inspection have a fingerprint clearance. 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 toured the facility inside and out. LPA observed that hazardous items (disinfectants, cleaning solutions etc.) were inaccessible to children in care. LPA reviewed care and supervision of children, staffing ratios, medications and first aid supplies, furniture, equipment, fire drills and drinking water. LPA observed all required forms to be posted. LPA did not observe the needs and services plans for each infant and toddler enrolled. LPA observed a changing table within arm's reach of the sink. There are adequate toys and equipment available for children. Outdoor play area was toured, the play structure for the toddlers appeared to be in good repair. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There are shaded areas supplied by trees and canopies. LPA reviewed the sign in/out done electronically and observed that the children are properly signed in and out. Report Continue on 809-C Facility's 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. LPA reviewed children\342\200\231s and staff files. The facility staff was reminded that CPR will need to be renewed every two years. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid (exp. 12/2025). LPA only obseve 1 out 3 teacher with AB1207 mandated reporter training expired on 04/2026. The facility's representative was reminded to renew the course every 2 years through www.mandatedreporterca.com website. 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 the 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. In addition, LPA did not observed 15 min infant napping logs for infants 24 months and under. LPA did not observed a copy of LIC 9227 Individual Sleeping Plan for infants during today's inspection, per safe sleep regulations. The facility did not provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS) and the IMS policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/(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 This facility evaluation report was reviewed and discussed with centert Director. Four Type B citations were issued on the following LIC809D . A Notice of Site Visit was provided and should remain posted for a period of 30 days for parental review. Director was encouraged to the visit the Department's website at WWW.CDSS.CA.GOV for information regarding child care updates, forms, regulations and legislation pertaining child care centers. An exit interview was conducted and appeal rights were provided and explained.