Routine inspection·June 16, 2021

On June 16, 2021, at 12:05 PM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elimika Woods conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and met with Director, Lolita King-Yates. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Director. There were no children present during this inspection. The infant center consist of three (3) classrooms. The playground and facility were toured for a health and safety inspection. The hours of operation are 7:30 AM-5:30 PM, Monday -Friday CLASSROOMS: The three classrooms were inspected. There are adequate play and learning materials available. There is adequate heating/air conditioning, ventilation and lighting. The floors, furniture, and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. Drinking water is available inside and outside of the center. There is proper individual storage space for each child. The isolation area for sick children is in the office upstairs. At 12:25 PM, LPA tested one carbon monoxide detector and one smoke detector located in the infant center. Both devices were functional. The center is equipped with a working telephone, carbon monoxide detector, pull down fire alarm and a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers. All solid waste storage containers have tight fitting covers on, and appear to be in good repair. BATHROOMS AND TOILETING AREAS: There are separate bathrooms for staff and children. Toilets 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. FOOD SERVICE AREAS: The menus are posted at least one week in advance, available for review and dated. LPA observed the kitchen/food preparation and storage areas to be clean and free of evidence of rodents. All storage containers for solid waste have tight fitting covers that are in good repair. See 809-C OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS: There are no bodies of water, or free standing water accessible to children. There are age appropriate toys and materials for the children. The outdoor and indoor space for the infants is physically separate from the preschool component. There\342\200\231s a shaded rest area for children. The playground is fenced and all equipment and surfaces are safe and free from hazards. RECORDS: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. Children's files and staff files were reviewed around 12:45 PM. Three (3) staff files were reviewed. All files have required health screening, immunization and mandated reporter training. 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. Director's CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires on 09/30/22. The center is in compliance with the sign in and out procedure. Disaster drills are being conducted at least once every 6 months and the log indicates the last one conducted was on 06/02/21. Per director, there are no firearms stored on the premises. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area. HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: LPA inspected the medication, which is stored in a safe place that is inaccessible to children in care. Each of the medications has an unaltered label with the child\342\200\231s name and date of issuance. The center is equipped with a fully stocked first aid kit that are available in the classrooms. California Law requires Family Child Cares/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. Director is reminded that ALL assistants, volunteers, and staff, that are 18 years of age or older must be fingerprint cleared and associated to this facility prior to being in the presence of children in care or an immediate civil penalty will be assessed from $100 to $3000 per person, per incident. Director was reminded of the responsibility as a mandated reporter. All forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov Individual Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Per licensee, no IMS is being provided at this time. The licensee was reminded that w hen any changes to the IMS plan is made, an updated Plan for Providing 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 .\342\200\235 Licensee was reminded to visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov to get quarterly updates on new laws and regulations. No deficiency cited during today\342\200\231s visit. A Notice of Site visit was posted at time of inspection and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted with the Director. A copy of the report was provided