Routine inspection·July 6, 2022

On 07/06/2022 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Arminder Singh conducted an unannounced annual/random inspection at facility. LPA met with Director, Cali Espinello and explained the purpose of today’s inspection. Hours of operation are Monday- Friday 7:45AM-5:00PM. During today's visit there were 24 children present with 3 fully qualified teachers including the Director. Children were involved in various activities in the outdoor play area during inspection. LPA toured the Facility both inside and outside during today's inspection. LPA observed the required posted materials, including the Facility License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610), Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148), Parents' Rights Poster (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Child Car Seat Law (PUB 269), Activity Schedule, and food menu. LPA reviewed ten (10) children's files during today's inspection and three (3) staff files. Each child's file reviewed contains the Information and Emergency Information form (LIC 700). Director and staff have current mandated reporter training and current CPR and First Aid certifications on file and expires on 02/2024. Facility understands that there shall be at least one person, with valid CPR and First Aid certifications, on site at all times or present during off-site activities (field trips). Facility conducts fire/earthquake drills at least once every six months. Facility understands the conditions, limitations, and capacity specifications of the Facility license. Facility understands that children shall be visually supervised at all times. Continued on 809-C The Facility is aware of the required sign in and sign out procedures. Children are picked up by their respective parent(s)/guardian(s) and no child is allowed to go home on his/her own. Due to COVID-19 protocols parents drop off/pick up children at the main entrance of the facility where the children are signed in/signed out and facility conducts daily symptom screening. LPA observed that the classrooms are clean and safe for all children and staff. Drinking water is readily available for the children in the outdoor playground area via individual water bottles. LPA observed solid waste containers with tight-fitting lids where food is served. Staff and children's bathrooms are clean, sanitary, and operable. Staff bathroom can be used as an isolation bathroom if needed. Facility does not have any weapons or firearms on the premises. The facility provides breakfast, lunch and snacks to the children in care. Some children do bring their own lunches from home. Cleaning supplies and poisons are inaccessible to the children and stored in locked cabinets. LPA observed all furniture and equipment is in good condition and safe for the children. Outdoor Space: Outdoor playground was inspected and observed to be fenced and safe . The play equipment was maintained in good condition and free of hazards. The outdoor play area has bark and padded surface to prevent a fall. There were no bodies of water observed. The outdoor playground area has multiple shaded areas for the children. Director 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 Director 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 Director 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. 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 . No deficiencies cited during today’s visit Exit Interview was conducted, where this report was discussed with Director. Report was signed confirming receipt of documents. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.