Routine inspection·August 3, 2022

On 8/3/2022 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jaylena Miller conducted an UNANNOUNCED ANNUAL REQUIRED INSPECTION . LPA met with facility director Scott Kinser, also present at the time of this inspection were 5 staff and 15 infants. The facility is within ratio and capacity compliance today. Upon arrival LPA provided facility representative the form LIC 125. The facility was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. This program current operates Monday \342\200\223 Friday from 7:00am \342\200\223 6:00pm out of Infant A, Infant B and Toddler classrooms. All classrooms were inspected for age appropriate furnishings, equipment, and adequate storage for children\342\200\231s belongings. LPA observed the cleanliness of floors and surfaces, the presence of working carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors/fire alarms and a fully charged fire extinguishers size 3A-40-BC that is accessible throughout the facility. The changing tables are within arm's reach of a sink and are clean and sanitized after every use. The outdoor play area is fully fenced. There is padding under/around the climbing equipment. LPA observed the play structures to be fully intact with no visual defects or concerns. Cleaning supplies/toxins are stored inaccessible to children during the inspection and all required postings are present. There are no pools, hot tubs or other accessible bodies of water. Per director, there are no firearms present on the premises. LPA reviewed storage of food and facility requires parents provide all food, formula and snacks for the children and are required label all belongings with name and date prior to giving it to the facility. A copy of the facility personnel roster and children\342\200\231s roster were available for review and copy was obtained. LPA reviewed the file of 5 children enrolled in the program and 5 staff members files, who are fingerprint cleared, completion of Mandated Reporter training as well as proof of immunizations. The opening and closing staff have current CPR/First Aid certificates that are current, and proof of education and/or experience was also present. The center also conducts and documents fire and earthquake drills once every 6 months and the logs show that drills were conducted on 4/14/2022. Staff interview also conducted and documented. Please see LIC 809-C for continuance Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm 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 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page 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. Facility representative was reminded that baby bouncers, exersaucers, johnny jumpers and similar items are not allowed in licensed day care. Facility representative was reminded of the responsibility as a mandated reporter and the training\342\200\231s must be done once every two years as well as CPR/First Aid needs to be renewed every two years and must be EMSA approved. LPA also encouraged facility representative to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and updates, as well as all forms can be downloaded. For licensing updates and Quarterly Child Care Distribution email, email childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov and ask to be added to the email list. Please see LIC 809-C for continuance Effective August 1, 2003 California Law requires Child Care licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child\342\200\231s parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours to the regional office by phone and the written report, LIC 624 within 7 business days. There are no deficiencies cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative, Scott Kinser.