Routine inspection·June 25, 2025

On Wednesday, June 25th, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lauren Scott and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Chayntel Hunter with Assistant Director, Heidi Noa for the purpose of an unannounced Annual inspection, as well as a Case Management Inspection for a Change of Components. Facility requested to remove toddler component and will now serve 36 infants and 72 preschoolers. Facility capacity will remain at 108. Fire clearance was granted on 6/25/25. Facility days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The facility was reminded never to exceed the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. All staff present during today's inspection have a fingerprint clearance. Facility Representative 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, including all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service and outdoor play areas. LPA reviewed care and supervision of children, staffing ratios, medications and first aid supplies, furniture, equipment, fire drills, menus and drinking water. LPA observed all required forms to be posted. Director stated that there are no firearms or bodies of water on the premises. The facility has at least one functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detector. The facility provides breakfast, lunch and snack to children in care. All food is brought into the facility. Continues on LIC809-C...... Infant Activity Space: LPA observed 16 infant children in care. There were cribs available for each infant under 12 months old and cots available for infants over 12 months old. There are needs and services plans for each infant and toddler enrolled. LPA observed proper storage of refrigerated bottles which were dated and labeled with children's names. LPA observed that hazardous items (disinfectants, cleaning solutions etc.) were inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed cleaning solutions were kept separate from the stored food items in the kitchen. All furnishings were in good condition. Infant diaper changing area is clean and within arm's reach of a sink. There is a one inch thick mat for the changing table with a vinyl surface. Bathrooms were clean and all sinks and toilets were in operating condition. There are adequate toys and equipment available for children. Outdoor play area was toured. Playground equipment and surfaces were inspected and are in good condition with enough resilient material to absorb a fall. Shade was available. LPA observed 15min infant napping logs for infants 24 months and under. LPA observed a copy of LIC 9227 Individual Sleeping Plan for infants under 12 months during today's inspection. 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. Preschool Activity Space: LPA observed 23 children in care. There are adequate toys and equipment available for children. Outdoor play area was toured. Playground equipment and surfaces were inspected and are in good condition with enough resilient material to absorb a fall. Shade was available. Continues on LIC809-C...... The last fire drills are being conducted and logged at least once every six months. LPA reviewed the sign in/out book and observed that the children are properly signed in/out. Children and staff files were reviewed. Each child's file contained an emergency card. LPA observed staff files and health screening reports with TB test and required vaccines. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid. LPA observed AB1207 Mandated Reporter training certificates for all staff. The Facility Representative was reminded to renew the course every 2 years through www.mandatedreporterca.com website. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services (IMS). LPA reviewed storage of medications and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s personnel, and administrative records. 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: www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative. A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. LPA Scott informed facility representative, Heidi Noa, that this report dated 6/25/25 documents one Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Scott informed the facility representative to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 6/20/25 that documents any Type A citations to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.