Routine inspection·November 7, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jyoti Saini met with Director Susan Neiberger for an unannounced Annual Random Inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility. In addition to the Director, there were 15 children and 5 staff members present today. The facility operates in Room #7 (also known as Toddler 2), Room #6 (also known as Toddler 1), and Room #5 (also known as Infant), Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The facility was inspected both indoors and outdoors today for health and safety hazards, and the following observations were made. The facility has a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector, a fully charged fire extinguisher, and a working telephone available. During today\342\200\231s inspection, the LPA did not observe any bodies of water. All furniture is in good repair.LPA observed that the changing table is within arm\342\200\231s reach of a sink. There are cubbies with the children\342\200\231s names and pictures on them to store their personal belongings. LPA also observed the napping area, which contains see-through cribs with no objects inside them. Each child has their own bedding, which is washed weekly. LPA observed individual Infant Sleep Plans (LIC9227) for all infants under the age of 12 months and reviewed the sleep log, which shows 15-minute checks. All infants\342\200\231 individual food items are labeled and properly stored in the refrigerator. The children bring their water bottles, and the facility refills them using a Brita jug. LPA reviewed storage of food and observed that all food is in original packaging or labeled with expiration date. The classroom has appropriate postings. The last Emergency Drill was conducted on 10/31/2024 and is properly logged. Medications are stored on a high shelf which is inaccessible to children in care.The facility uses the Bright Day app to sign-in and sign-out the children in care. The center maintains a complete record of the children\342\200\231s sign-in and sign-out times.The center roster was reviewed, and a copy was obtained. A review of six children\342\200\231s files and four staff files was completed. All children have emergency identification information and immunization records on file. All staff members have a criminal record clearance on file. Each staff member has current CPR and First Aid certification on file, as well as completed mandated reporter training. see next page.. During inspection, Criminal Record Clearance - 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. Safe Sleep - 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 licensee 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. Lead Testing \342\200\223 CCC COMPLETED TESTING 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. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . Incidental Medical Services (IMS) This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed the storage of medication. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . see next page. MyChildCarePlan.org The facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process . No deficiency cited today. 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, Susan Neiberger.