Routine inspection·July 20, 2022

On 7/20/2022 at approximately 8:30 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Simerjit Kaur conducted an UNANNOUNCED ANNUAL REQUIRED INSPECTION . LPA met with facility assistant director Ebonee Lucero and the facility was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. There were 13 infant children and 5 staff members present during the inspection. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 6:00pm. This component operates out of Rooms Caterpillar/infant and Room Butterflies/toddlers. The changing table is within arms reach of the sink. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children were inaccessible during the inspection. The sinks were safe, sanitary and in operable condition. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, and floors are free of tripping hazards. The kitchen/food preparation and storage areas appear to be clean and free of evidence of rodents. All storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers that are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. There are no pools or similar bodies of water at this facility. Outdoor activity space and playground equipment observed to be safe and free of hazards. Climbing equipment is properly anchored to the ground with adequate and appropriate cushioning material to absorb falls. There is a shaded area provided for the children. LPA observed working carbon monoxide detector and a fully charged fire extinguisher. Smoke detectors and fire alarms inspections are conducted by Bay Alarm Company. All required postings are posted. The facility serves breakfast, lunch and AM/PM snacks. The menu is also posted. The food, medication and medical equipment/supplies and is inaccessible to the children. Per director, there are no firearms present on the premises. A copy of the facility personnel roster and children’s roster was obtained. Continue on LIC 809-C LPA reviewed children and staff members files. The opener, Assistant Director and the closer, teacher have current CPR/First Aid certificates that will expire 8/17/2022 and 8/17/2023. The center also conducts, and documents fire and earthquake drills and the logs show that drills were conducted on 4/13/2022. Sign in/out logs are maintained LPA discussed the Individual Infant Sleep Plan (LIC 9227) and infant/toddler sleep logs. Per assistant director all sleep, feeding and diaper logs are logged via the center app Tadpoles, LPA verified logs via Tadpoles app with assistant director. The assistant director was reminded that baby bouncers, exersaucers, johnny jumpers and similar items are not allowed in licensed day care center. Assistant 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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Center Sections 101173 and 101226. 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 . Licensee was encouraged to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and updates . 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 . There are deficiencies cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility Assistant Director Ebonee Lucero.