• Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.

• Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

5 staff files were reviewed for compliance. There was a complete and separate file for all staff containing health screenings and required immunizations that were verified and found to be in compliance, as required by Health and Safety Code section 1597.622, immunization records for pertussis and measles.

Mandated Reporter Training, required under Health and Safety Code section 1596.8662, was current for all 5 staff. At least one staff member present held a current EMSA-approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification, expiring 9/2026.

5 children’s files were reviewed and found complete and current. LPA reviewed LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plans, Needs and Service plans, and verified documentation of 15-minute sleep checks. Infant records were in full compliance.

LPA discussed safe sleep regulations and provided the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage as an additional resource. LPA also advised the Director to regularly check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website for recalled infant equipment and recommended registering all infant devices to ensure notification of any product recalls.

Lead testing was completed on 12/21/2023, with no exceedances observed. 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).

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The indoor activity space was inspected. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other hazardous items were stored inaccessible to children. No poisons were kept on site. The facility prepares food on site; food is brought from home. Food preparation areas were clean and sanitary, and all bottles, food items, and infant supplies were individually labeled and properly stored.

Floors, furnishings, and equipment were clean, in good repair, and free of hazards. Drinking water was available indoors through Britta PItchers, staff refill children’s cups as needed throughout the day. The diaper-changing area was maintained in a sanitary condition, with sink within arm’s reach. Infants napped in cribs or on cots, and bedding was stored individually and laundered by parents.

The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance. The playground was enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height. The surface of the outdoor activity space was well maintained and free of hazards. There is rubber cushioning material and artificial grass commercially produced for the purpose of surrounding the mini moveable climbing equipment and mini slides. Age-appropriate equipment and dramatic play materials were observed in good repair and free of sharp edges. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by Britta Pitchers and children bring sports bottles with the child’s name on it to refill if needed. The facility grounds were safe, sanitary and in good repair. No bodies of water were observed on the premises.

The facility conducted an emergency drill within the past six months; the most recent documented drill was a fire drill conducted on 07/21/2026. A functional carbon monoxide detector and an operational fire extinguisher were observed.

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The Director was also informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website, a consumer education resource connecting families to childcare providers and Resource and Referral agencies.

LPAs provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian

LPA reminded the facility representative that all adults age 18 and older who are responsible for administration or supervision of staff, who provide care and supervision to children, or who have contact with children must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to initial presence in the childcare center. Failure to comply may result in civil penalties of $100 per day, per person, for up to five days or up to thirty days for repeat violations.

The director was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at www.ccld.ca.gov the director may request to be added to an email list to receive a Quarterly Update by contacting the Child Care Advocate at childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov or at www.ccld.ca.gov

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No deficiencies were observed during today’s inspection in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12.

An exit interview was conducted with Director Jennifer Gates. A Notice of Site Visit was issued and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days.