Twenty-three children, A1, D1, and four staff members were present at today's visit.

LPA reviewed the electronic application, where parents signed their children into the facility, and found that all signatures were accounted for.

LPA verified with the CDSS Background Check System that A1, D1, and four staff members have current criminal record clearances and are in eligible status. For today's visit, the facility is observed within capacity limits and ratios.

The facility license, waiver, Child Passenger Restraint System Poster, Notifications of Parents’ Rights, Emergency Disaster Plan, and Personal Rights were displayed on the bulletin board.

The last emergency disaster drill was conducted on June 4, 2025, and documented in the facility log. A review of previous drills confirmed they had been conducted monthly.

The facility has first aid kits, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers.

Two children have an Epi-Pen on site, and it was found that one is current with the prescription label and in its original packaging. One child’s Epi-Pen had expired, and LPA advised D1 not to use that Epi-Pen until she receives an updated Epi-Pen from the parents.

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• 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.

A health and safety inspection of the indoor areas found the facility clean, well-maintained, and free of hazards. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and toxic substances were inaccessible to the children. All accessible cabinets and drawers in the classrooms contained no hazardous materials.

The facility was equipped with age-appropriate toys, furniture, and learning materials. Each child had a designated storage area labeled with their name. The bathrooms were clean, fully operational, and with essential sanitation supplies.

The facility provides morning and afternoon snacks for its children. Parents are required to provide their child's lunch. The facility provides filtered water for its children.

The facility provides cots for children to take naps on. LPA observed that sheets and blankets were available for the children. The facility requires parents to supply blankets and sheets for their children. These items must be laundered weekly.

LPA reviewed five children’s files and found that each record is complete. The files included forms such as Personal Rights, Admission Agreement, Identification and Emergency Information, Physician’s Report, Notification of Parents’ Rights, and Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment.

LPA reviewed four staff files and found that each record is complete. All four staff members have current Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Mandated Reporter Training certificates.

LPA reviewed transcripts for three staff members and confirmed that each has completed twelve Early Childhood Education (ECE) units, qualifying them to work as teachers.

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.

LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

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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.

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-andresources/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.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, 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/.

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

There were no deficiencies cited at this time.

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, Brianne Huang.