Present at the facility were 19 infant/toddler aged children and 12 teachers, not including the site director. The facility was in compliance with staff-children ratio today.

The days and hours of operation: Monday - Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

All staff members present during the inspection had their criminal record clearances verified through the CDSS Guardian Background Check site and were found to have eligible clearance status.

LPA toured and inspected the physical plant with the site director to identify potential health and safety hazards. The facility is well maintained and has proper heating, lighting, and ventilation. The center is currently signing-in and signing-out using the Care Connect app. Each parent is given a personalized pin code to identify what time they have signed in and out. This school does not currently have any enrolled families who are active in the military.

There are currently two infant classrooms, the Sea Lions and the Belugas. Both classrooms are well stocked with age-appropriate toys and educational materials. The furniture is sturdy and well maintained. The facility has carbon monoxide, centralized smoke detectors, and functioning telephones. All hazardous materials, including cleaning solutions and poisons, are kept out of the reach of children. There are 3 fire extinguishers that are fully charged and located outside of the classrooms.

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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.

LPA observed that the Sea Lions class was having outdoor playtime at the time the inspection was conducted. LPA observed 6 infants/toddler aged children in the outdoor play area. An additional child was dropped off during the LPA’s inspection of the infant outdoor play area. While inspecting the outdoor area for health and safety hazards, LPA observed that the outdoor areas are entirely fenced and enclosed. Outdoor area is equipped with outdoor toys and materials that are age appropriate. There are several play structures in the infant/toddler outdoor area. There is resilient padding on the ground and a canopy for shade. The outdoor area also includes a sandbox that was observed to have a cover.

There is a bathroom located outdoors near the infant/toddler play yard. This bathroom has one urinal and three stalls for children’s use; there are 2 sinks with 4 faucets for children to wash hands, located right outside the bathroom.

LPA toured and inspected the indoor physical plant with the director to identify potential health and safety hazards.

LPA observed that each child has an individual cubby with their names and pictures on them. According to the site director, the center currently has no children with medications. Older infants and toddlers sleep on age-appropriate mats that are properly stored away when not in use. Infant bedding is washed daily and there is a washer and dryer on the premises.

LPA observed the infant changing table to be properly positioned within arm’s reach of a sink. There is a toilet designated for older infants that is separated from the toilets used by preschool children. All toilets and hand washing sinks are in good working order and have proper sanitation. There is a separate bathroom available for staff use on the premises.

According to the director, no pools, spas, or bodies of water are on the premises. Furthermore, the director stated that the center has no guns or weapons on site.

The director said that the center offers breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks. The center provides water to children when needed from a Brita water filtered pitcher. All storage containers for solid waste/trash within the center have proper tight-fitting lids.

All the required postings were observed to be visible to the public, including the facility License, Notification of Parent Rights, Personal Rights, Car Seat Law, Emergency Disaster Plan, and a record of Daily activities.

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LPA selected 5 random children's records, and 6 personnel records were reviewed during the inspection. Records review showed the facility has complete records of each child, including immunization, admission agreements, emergency contact, and personal rights. Multiple staff members have records of valid CPR certifications and mandated reporter training certificates. The educational qualifications of the director and staff showed they possessed the required ECE units.

The director stated that the center conducted the last emergency drill on 5/28/2025. The director was reminded that emergency drills are to be conducted at least every 6 months.

The director 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.

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

LPA referred director, Erin Farris to the Department website for Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.

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/.

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LPA discussed Child Abuse Mandated Training AB1207 with the Director. As of January 1, 2018, all staff must complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. The training can be obtained online at www.mandatedreporterca.com.

Pesticide regulations were discussed with the Site Director. In accordance with the Healthy Schools Act, California law requires that anyone using any pesticide must be trained every year in integrated pest management and the safe use of pesticides around children. The director was advised that a free one hour online course is available on the Department of Pesticide Regulation's website: www.cdpr.ca.gov/schoolipm/training. For questions, email ccipmlist@cdpr.ca.gov.

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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

An exit interview was conducted and a report was reviewed with the director, Erin Farris.