Routine inspection·November 9, 2021

On 11/09/2021, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Jonathan Williams and Sidney Cortez met with Director (Shabriese Davis) for a Required 1-Year Inspection. Present for this inspection are the Director, three fingerprint cleared and associated teachers, and seven infants in care . Facility operating hours are 7am-6pm M-F. The facility was toured to conduct a health and safety inspection. At 9:30am, LPAs toured the facility classroom. The facility consists of one classroom and a backyard play area. The infant center shares a building with a preschool center operated by the same Licensee, facility number 015700506. The classroom is tidy and clean with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are safe age-appropriate toys and learning materials available to children throughout the classroom. All hazardous materials and toxins including disinfectants and cleaning solutions were observed to be made inaccessible to children during today's inspection. Furniture accessible to children was observed to be age-appropriate, in operable condition, and free of loose, sharp, or pointed parts. No cleaning supplies were observed to be accessible to children during today's inspection. At 9:41am, LPA toured the outdoor play area. Areas around high climbing equipment have cushioning material to absorb falls. Equipment is age appropriate and in operable condition. There are no pools, hot tubs, ponds, or any other bodies of water accessible to children during today's inspection. At 11:32am, LPA toured the kitchen/food preparation area. The kitchen is free of litter, garbage, and evidence of rodents or other vermin during this inspection. Food is protected from contamination and, per staff, contaminated food is discarded immediately. Food/beverages capable of rapid spoiling are properly stored. Uncontaminated drinking water is available to children to drink upon request. At 1:06pm, LPA reviewed sign in/sign out sheet. LPA observed seven signatures out of seven children present in the facility during today's inspection. The facility has a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher and working telephone. Per Director, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors are fully functional. Smoke detector is configured to notify the fire department when triggered. At least one staff member has current CPR/1st Aid certificate. The facility is in ratio today. Children's files and staff files were reviewed for proper documentation. All required forms are posted in public view, including menus. Fire/disaster drills are conducted at least once every 6 months. Daily activity schedule is present in facility. Facility roster was obtained. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. This facility provides IMS to children in care at this time. 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 .\342\200\235 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. Director was reminded that California Law requires licensed Child Care Centers to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child's parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or electronic mail. LPA informed the Director that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov and encouraged the Director to email childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov to be included in the Child Care Quarterly Updates distribution list. The Director was also reminded that Mandated Reporter Training ("General" and "Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting www.mandatedreporterca.com . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director 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 Director 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. There are no deficiencies cited . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director. Appeal rights were provided to the Director and the signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights.