Routine inspection·September 28, 2022

On September 28, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Simerjit Kaur conducted an UNANNOUNCED ANNUAL REQUIRED INSPECTION and met acting site director with Christine Del Rosario and site supervisor Norma Mezza Castraneda, executive director Regina Garcia. The facility was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. Present the inspection were 4 staff and 12 children. The facility is within ratio and capacity compliance today. The facility operates Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 5:30pm and every Wednesday from 8:00am - 2:30pm. This component operates out of classroom 36 B. 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. 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. 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 Livermore District. 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. There are no pools, hot tubs or other accessible bodies of water. Continue on LIC 809-C Cleaning supplies/toxins are stored inaccessible to children. Per director, there are no firearms present on the premises. A copy of the children\342\200\231s roster was obtained. LPA reviewed children and staff members files. The opener, and the closer staff have current CPR/First Aid certificates. Sign in/out logs are maintained. LPA discussed the Individual Infant Sleep Plan (LIC 9227) and infant/toddler sleep logs. Per acting director all sleep, feeding and diaper logs are logged on facility daily log form. The representatives were reminded that baby bouncers, exersaucers, johnny jumpers and similar items are not allowed in licensed day care. 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 \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 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, and to also email childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov to be included in the Child Care Quarterly Updates distribution list. 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 . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted.