Routine inspection·April 22, 2024

On 4/22/2024 at 9:48am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Morgan Pringle met with Licensee Deidra Daniels for an Unannounced Annual/Required Inspection . During the inspection were sixteen (16) infants/toddlers and three additional (3) staff present. Two classrooms (Tiny Hearts and Little Hearts) were toured for a health and safety inspection. The facility operates from 7:30am \342\200\223 6:00pm, Monday \342\200\223 Friday and has a Toddler component. The facility holds a license for Preschool as well, Facility #013422404. The facility has ample age-appropriate materials in the classrooms that were observed to be clean and in good condition. All toxins, cleaning products and hazardous materials were observed to be in inaccessible areas. All cribs were observed to be clean, free from defects and properly maintained. All napping equipment was observed to be properly stored and well maintained. All infant feeding and eating materials and furniture were observed to be properly stored, clean, and labeled. All bottles and food are properly stored and labeled. The changing station is properly padded, clean and free of any defects. There are carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors and fully charged fire extinguishers on site. The outside play yard is fully fenced with ample age-appropriate materials for the children with plenty of shade. LPA did not observe any harmful or unattended bodies of water in or around the facility. The food prep area was observed to be clean, well maintained, free from defects and hazards and made inaccessible to the children in care. All food on site is properly labeled and stored. The facility provides all food for the children. All food that may be brought from the children\342\200\231s home will be properly labeled and stored. All children in care have access to clean drinking water inside and outside. Page 1 of 4 At 10:07am LPA observed the infant room (Tiny Hearts) where facility staff was changing a child's diaper at the diaper changing area that is located outside of the classroom. LPA observed three (3) infants had been left unsupervised in the room while the diaper changing took place. LPA noted that the classroom cannot be fully viewed/supervised in its entirety while standing at the changing area. LPA also noted that the sink used for hand washing is not in direct view of the entire room and that supervision cannot be on the child that is having their diaper changed as well as the children that are inside of the classroom. (see LIC809D). The facility is operating within its licensed capacity and was not in ratio (See LIC809D). During the inspection LPA observed one (1) Aide supervising eleven (11) toddlers. Through record review it was found that the staff member does not have the qualifications to supervise infants and toddlers alone (see LIC809D). All staff working have obtained a criminal record clearance, exemption, or transfer. The fire/disaster drill log is complete with the last drill logged on 12/2023. A physical census of the children was taken and cross referenced with the electronic sign-in and out log. All children were properly signed in by their authorized representative. All required postings, including the menu are posted. LPA obtained a sample of the children\342\200\231s files, staff files, and the facility files. Through record review it was found that one (1) staff member did not have a current Mandated Reporter training certificate. All other files were complete. Director was reminded that EMSA approved Pediatric CPR & First Aid training must be completed every two (2) years. Mandated Reporter Training ("Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting https://mandatedreporterca.com/ . Personnel and facility roster must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drills must be conducted at least every six (6) months and documented. Licensee was reminded that California law requires facilities to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to children in care, to the child's parents, and to the Department within 24 hours by phone. Within seven (7) days from the incident, facilities must submit the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624) to the Department. LPA informed Director that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov . 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. Page 2 of 4 For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. 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/ . Director 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. Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. Page 3 of 4 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 . LPA Pringle informed Director that this report dated 4/22/2024 document(s) 1 Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Pringle informed the Director to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 4/22/2024 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Deidra Daniels. Page 4 of 4