At the time of the inspection, six teachers and the director were supervising 20 children, including 4 infants and 16 preschool-aged children. The center was operating within its licensed capacity and maintaining required staff-to-child ratios.

All staff present had criminal record clearances verified through the CDSS Guardian system.

The center operates Monday through Saturday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The center uses the Brightwheel electronic sign-in/sign-out system, and attendance records confirmed proper sign-in/sign-out procedures.

LPAs and the director conducted a walkthrough of the facility to assess health and safety conditions. The center was observed clean, organized, and maintained at a comfortable temperature with adequate ventilation. Age-appropriate toys and educational materials were accessible, and furniture was sturdy and well-maintained. Foldable mats were available for preschool napping, and families provide bedding, which is washed weekly. Preschool restrooms were clean, stocked with sanitation supplies, and in good working order. A separate staff restroom is available on site. The center is equipped with dual centralized smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and multiple fully charged fire extinguishers.

• 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.

Meals and snacks for preschool children are provided through an outside vendor or sometimes prepared on-site. Per the director, food preparation occurs on the second level of the facility in the owner’s licensed family child care home. Drinking water is readily available through water fountains and water pitchers with disposable cups.

A designated nap area is equipped with cribs, and foldable mats are provided only for infants capable of climbing out of a crib. Families provide sheets and supplies and wash them weekly. LPAs reminded the director that emergency exits must remain unobstructed and that cribs and mats may not block exit pathways.

The diaper-changing area contains a changing table with at least one-inch padding and three-inch raised edges. The changing table is located within arm’s reach of a sink and cleaned with disposable wipes after each use. LPAs reminded the director that the diaper-changing area and sink must be used only for diapering and not for food preparation or storage of classroom materials.

Infant food items were inspected and found properly labeled with each child’s name. Bottles were stored in the refrigerator at appropriate temperatures. According to the director, all bottles, nipples, and other infant feeding items are returned to families daily for cleaning. The director also stated that families provide food, formula, disposable diapers, and wipes for their infants. The center provides food for older infants and toddlers.

The infant program has an approved outdoor scheduled rotation waiver allowing no more than one infant on the patio/deck at a time. The wooden patio/deck provides a safe outdoor surface for infants and is free of gaps or protruding boards, with a smooth surface in good repair.

The center provides Incidental Medical Services. Children’s medications were stored securely, inaccessible to children, in original containers, unaltered, and accompanied by parental consent. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other hazardous materials were stored out of children’s reach. The director stated that no firearms, weapons, pools, spas, or bodies of water are on the premises.

LPAs informed the director that the family child care home (384004833), located on the second level and operated by the same provider who owns the child care center, is a separate licensed facility. The center may not commingle children enrolled in the family child care home with children enrolled in the child care center. LPAs reminded the director that children enrolled in the center must remain in the center only, and children enrolled in the family child care home must remain in the family child care home only.

All required postings, including the Facility License, Outdoor Waiver, Notification of Parent Rights, Personal Rights, Car Seat Law, Emergency Disaster Plan, and Daily Activities, were posted.

The director stated that the center conducts fire and earthquake drills at least once every six months; the most recent drills were conducted on June 30, 2026.

During the inspection, LPAs reviewed a sample of children’s files from the infants and preschool components, as well as staff records. Children’s files were complete and included required documents such as immunization records, admission agreements, needs and services plan, emergency contact information, and personal rights forms. Staff files showed that all employees and individuals subject to background checks had obtained the appropriate criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Multiple staff members held current CPR certifications, maintained required immunization records, and were up to date on mandated reporter training. The director’s and staff’s educational documentation confirmed completion of the required ECE units.