Both classrooms were clean, safe, sanitary, and well-maintained. They were a comfortable temperature with sufficient ventilation. Facility cleans carpets and rugs on a three-month schedule, more often, if necessary. Hazardous materials and medications were inaccessible to children. Age-appropriate furnishings, equipment, books, games, and toys are in good repair.

The isolation area for children awaiting pick up is the Director’s office. All storage containers or trash cans containing solid or diaper waste have tight fitting lids and are in good repair. Facility was reminded to ensure soiled diapers are placed in an appropriate container, timely, to avoid odors. Any wastewater used to clean is being discarded after use.

There are no bodies of water, firearms, or ammunition on the property. The carbon monoxide detector is operational. The facility has a written disaster plan in place that meets regulatory requirement and has been conducting and documenting evacuation drills every six months. The last drill was on 2/20/26. The facility does not transport infants/toddlers.

• 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.

Infant bedding/napping equipment is in good repair with standard cribs (no drop side), and mattresses of a water-resistant material, disinfected daily. There are no loose items in or attached to the cribs. There is adequate space between the cribs, and they are not blocking an entrance or an exit. Tight fitting crib sheets are in place, bedding is stored separately, and each child has his/her own crib. No children are using the same crib. Soiled sheets are kept inaccessible to children and bedding is washed daily or more if necessary. Infant changing tables have padded, washable material at least one inch thick with sides raised at least 3 inches, per regulation and are within arm’s reach of a sink that is not used for food preparation. The sink and changing table are disinfected between each use. Hand washing and toileting areas are in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. No potty chairs in use.

The outdoor activity space is fully fenced with age-appropriate play equipment. There are sufficient cushioning and adequate shade. There is a playground waiver (dated 4/2/20) to share the with the toddler option on a staggered schedule. The waiver was not posted during today’s visit. A copy was provided and posted in the office today. The facility is reminded that all conditions of the waiver are to be met or the waiver may be rescinded. Drinking water is available at all times, both inside and outside. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity.

LPA reviewed sign in/out (ProCare app), a sample of personnel records and a sample of children's records. All were found to be in compliance with Title 22 regulation. There are several staff present with current CPR and First Aid certification. Facility is reminded the Mandated Reporter Training is to be retaken every two years and can be accessed at the following website: www.mandatedreporterca.com

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.

Licensee is advised to sign up for Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs) for one or more programs on our website: www.ccld.ca.gov. Select “Child Care” then “Quick Links” and Quarterly Updates. Select “Receive Important Updates” then put the email address in and choose which program(s) you would like to subscribe to and select “subscribe.”

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process.

Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

THERE WERE NO DEFICIENCIES OBSERVED TODAY.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Assistant Director, Hailey Donegan. A copy of this report, along with Appeal Rights (LIC9058), were provided. A Notice of Site Visit was provided, posted during this visit, and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.