At the time of inspection, the facility was staffed by the director and 7 staff members, with 6 infants and 8 toddlers in care. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity and staff-to-child ratio requirements. LPA verified that background check clearances from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) had been granted to the director and 7 staff members.

The facility operates in a single room, divided into two age groups, which is clean, well-ventilated, and maintained at a comfortable temperature. Age-appropriate toys, materials, and furniture were available and in good condition. All poisons, cleaning solutions, and hazardous materials were stored in areas inaccessible to children. Shared storage spaces and cubbies were labeled with the children’s names.

One child’s prescribed medication was observed to be current, in the original packaging, and inaccessible to children.

Two diaper-changing stations were observed with a soft cushion mat that were within arm’s reach of a sink,

The facility was equipped with one fully charged fire extinguisher, one fully stocked first aid kit, and multiple smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

The facility provides food service, including breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack. Breakfast and snacks are prepared on-site. Staff pick up lunch off-site and bring it back to their facility. Menus were posted on the bulletin board and available for review. Reusable dishes, plates, and utensils are washed after each use. Infant formula is prepared on-site, kept refrigerated, labeled with the child’s name, and provided by the parents. For older children, the facility provides water bottles, which are cleaned daily. For younger children, parents provide milk bottles, and the facility cleans them after every use.

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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.

The outdoor play area was fully fenced and equipped with age-appropriate toys and play equipment. Toys and play equipment appeared in good condition. Resilient padding was observed beneath the play area. Drinking water was available from the water purifier machine. No pools, spas, or other bodies of water were observed on the premises.

Required licensing documents were posted and available for review. Emergency disaster drills are conducted and documented. The most recent drill was on October 20, 2025. Children are signed in and out electronically via the Learning Genie app, and the app confirmed all 14 children were signed in.

LPA reviewed 5 children’s records and 5 staff records. The five children’s records were complete and included all required licensing forms. Five staff files contained educational transcripts, indicating they are qualified infant teachers. All five staff members hold current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications. Three of the five staff members did not have current Mandated Reporter Training certificates. LPA reminded the director that all staff members must have current Mandated Reporter Training certificates, resulting in a technical violation.

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.

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 as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16.

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

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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-care-centers/.

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, Stephanie Kuyper.