LPA observed required licensing forms posted prominently in the entry hallway of the CCC. The classrooms of the CCC are clean and organized. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and furnishings available for children. The bathrooms used by children in care are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Director informed LPA that the facility’s carbon monoxide detectors are integrated into the fire alarm system. Cleaning supplies, medications, and sharps were observed to be in areas of the classrooms that are accessible to staff but inaccessible to children in care. The CCC uses the ProCare application for Sign In/Out purposes. LPA reviewed a sampling of the records which contain the children's arrival and departure times along with entries from the children’s authorized representative.

The CCC provides breakfast, snacks, and lunch. LPA observed the kitchen area of the CCC which has a refrigerator that stores food and beverages for children in care. Additionally, each classroom of the CCC has an operable refrigerator that stores beverages for children in care.

• 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.

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. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

The CCC’s outdoor play yard is separate from the yard for infants and school age children. The outdoor area is fully enclosed, and the entry/exit points are secured. LPA observed age-appropriate toys/play equipment in the play areas which are in suitable condition and the footing in the areas are varied. The play structures in the playground areas have adequate cushioning material to absorb falls and there is shade available in the form of large trees. No bodies of water were observed on site.

A sample of staff and children’s records were reviewed. The children’s records are complete and found to contain emergency contact information, parents’ rights, and other required licensing forms. At 11:00 AM S1’s personnel records were unavailable for review. The remainder of the staff records were current with Mandate Reporter training, staff qualifications, and other required licensing documents. LPA notes the most recent emergency drill at the CCC was completed on 02/16/2026. Director noted no firearms or ammunition are stored on site.

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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.

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.

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.

Based on records review a Type B deficiency is being cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. Please refer to LIC 809 D for documentation of deficiency cited. 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, Armida Luevano.