Routine inspection·April 4, 2025

On April 2nd, 2025 at 2:07 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) MIchael Mathew conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. LPA met with facility representative Batsheba Lagasca and advised her the purpose of the inspection. LPA was provided a tour of the facility inside and out. There were 4 children in care and 2 staff at the time of the inspection. LPA observed required licensing documents mounted on the walls throughout the facility. Facility representative Batsheba Lagasca informed LPA that parents provide snack and lunch from home and facility does have snacks for emergency. Fire drill was last conducted on 3/10/25. The center has one (1) classrooms available. At the time of inspection, all classroom were in use. LPA observed enough restrooms available for children in care. LPA did not observe any hazards/toxins items accessible to children in care. There are no guns/weapons or ammunition at the facility. LPA observed no bodies of water. Each of the classrooms have age-appropriate toys and furniture readily accessible for children. Facility provides children sleeping cots during nap time. The outdoor playground has ample amount of space for children to play. LPA observed soft rubber padding in the play area to help protect the children when they fall. LPA observed the playground has age-appropriate toys and structures available for children to use. The playground has an ample amount of shade available. Facility provides water, and the children have water bottles with there names on it for use. A sampling of children and staff records were reviewed. LPA observed children's files to be complete and current. Currently the facility does not have children that require Incidental Medical services (IMS).. LPA observed staff files to be incomplete. LPA observed S1 did not have immunization in staff file. LPA observed all staff members with a valid mandated reporter training certificate, LPA also observed at least one staff member with a valid CPR/First aid training certificate. LPA verified SB792 Child Care Adult Immunization and Tuberculosis requirements. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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) 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/ . 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 . Facility representative Batsheba Lagasca 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 LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative Batsheba Lagasca and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [or 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. 1 type B deficiency were cited in today visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights were given, and report was reviewed with facility representative Batsheba Lagasca