Routine inspection·February 14, 2022

On February 14, 2022., Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Lorraine Dacanay Breaux and Elimika Woods conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and met with Director Elizabeth Villarreal. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry to the facility by the Director. There were 87 children present during this inspection and 16 additional staff members. The Day Carer Center consist of one (9) classrooms. The facility has two additional components the school age component #013411304 and Infant component #013411305. The facility was toured for a health and safety inspection. The hours of operation are 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday -Friday CLASSROOMS: The 9 (nine) classrooms was inspected. There are adequate play and learning materials available. The floors, furniture, and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. There is adequate heating/air conditioning, ventilation and lighting. Drinking water is available inside and outside of the center (parents bring water bottles from home). There is proper individual storage space for each child. The isolation area for sick children is in the conference room away from other children in care. The center has a wired smoke detectors, a carbon monoxide detector, working telephone, pull down fire alarm system, and 4 (four) fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguishers and in kitchen 1 (one) fully charged 3A40BC. BATHROOMS AND TOILETING AREAS: The staff's bathroom is separate from the children's bathroom. All sinks and faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition. The children are able to reach the sinks and toilets. Supplies are available to the children. See 809-C FOOD SERVICE AREAS: This facility provide snacks for the children. There are weekly menus posted at the facility. LPA observed an area were they have a refrigerator this area is clean and free of evidence of rodents. Lunch is provided by the families. All storage containers for solid waste have tight fitting covers that are in good repair. OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS: The Day Care Center has a playground area. There's a large play structure that is anchored with cushioning to absorb children's falls. There is a shed that has a lock. RECORDS: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. The children's files and staff files were reviewed. All staff files have required Health Screening and Employee Rights. All children's files contained Identification & Emergency, Personal Rights, and Medical Consent forms. LPA reviewed the facility roster and obtained a copy. At least one opening/ closing staff member has a current CPR & First Aid Certificate. Mandated Reporter Training was discussed and certificates were reviewed. The center is in compliance with the sign in and out procedure. Disaster drills are being conducted at least once every 6 months at the last one conducted was on 10/21/2021. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area. HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: There is IMS being provided, LPA noted the medicine was kept away from the children and in a closed/sealed container. The center is equipped with a fully stocked first aid kit that is available in the classroom. California Law requires Child Care Centers licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child's parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or electronic mail. Roster of the children must be properly maintained and fire/disaster drill every six months must be documented. See 809-C. 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-and-resources/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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/(800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at; http://www.ada.go/childqanda.htm Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. 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 . 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/Director, Elizabeth Villarreal