During today’s inspection, LPA observed a total of 15 children in care with 4 staff present. Census by room was as follows:

•Infant A Room: 7 children with 1 Fully Qualified Teacher and 1 Teacher’s Aide

•Infant B Room: 8 children with 1 Fully Qualified Teacher and 1 Teacher’s Aide

The facility was operating within proper ratios and capacity. Program operates Monday to Friday from 6AM to 6PM.

LPA toured all infant classrooms. Age appropriate equipment, soft materials, toys, and furnishings were observed in good condition and free of hazards. Rooms were comfortably heated, ventilated, and well lit. Drinking water was accessible; infants received bottles and beverages according to individual feeding plans. All hazardous materials and cleaning supplies were stored inaccessible to infants.

Cribs were inspected and found to be in good repair and free of loose items. Each crib was assigned to a single infant with proper labeling. No blankets, pillows, bumpers, stuffed toys, or other items that could pose a suffocation risk were present inside cribs. Safe sleep regulations were followed. Infants were placed on their backs to sleep, and individual sleep plans were available.

• 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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the 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.

Bathrooms and diapering areas were sanitary and properly equipped. Diapering surfaces had washable coverings and cleaning supplies readily available. Appropriate handwashing procedures were observed. Supplies such as gloves, wipes, paper towels, and soap were stocked. Diaper changing logs were maintained per regulation.

Feeding areas were clean and organized. Bottles were labeled with infant’s name and date. Formula and breast milk were stored according to regulation. Staff demonstrated proper bottle warming procedures. Feeding plans were reviewed and matched each infant’s current needs. Solid food introduction followed parent direction and individual feeding plans.

LPA inspected the outdoor infant play yard. Area was properly fenced, age appropriate, and free of hazards. Shade was available through canopies. The ground surface was safe, and equipment was in good repair. No bodies of water were present, and the yard was free of debris.

LPA reviewed a sample of children’s records including admission agreements, immunizations, feeding plans, infant needs and services plans, sleep plans, and medical assessments. Staff records were reviewed for qualifications, educational background, health screenings, immunizations, CPR/First Aid certification, and mandated reporter training. At least one staff member onsite held current CPR/First Aid certification. Criminal background clearances or exemptions were verified for all required individuals.

Sign-in/out procedures were observed using digital log.

Medication storage was reviewed in Director’s Office. All medications were stored properly and inaccessible to children.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) 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-care-centers/.

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 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.

Emergency preparedness was reviewed. The most recent disaster drill was conducted on July 10, 2026. There is an isolation area for any ill children which is located in Director’s office.

No deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Sheana Hernandez.

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.