Routine inspection·June 24, 2022

On June 24, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lorraine Dacanay Breaux conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and met with the Facility Representative, Claudia Barrenechea. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the facility representative. There were nine (9) children present during the inspection and total of 8 staff members. The facility was toured for a health and safety inspection. Hours of operation are 8:30 AM to 5:30PM. The center is located on the premises of a church and consist of two rooms for the Infant/toddler component. CLASSROOMS: The two (2) classrooms was inspected. The floors, furniture, and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. There is adequate heating/air conditioning, ventilation and lighting. Drinking water is available inside and outside of the center. There are adequate play and learning materials available. There is proper individual storage space for each child. The isolation area for sick children is the main office, away from other children in care. The center has a wired smoke detector, a carbon monoxide detector, working telephone, pull down fire alarm system, an 3 (three) fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher. BATHROOMS AND TOILETING AREAS: The staff's bathroom is separate from the children's bathroom. All sinks and faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition. The children can reach the sinks and toilets. Changing table is in arm reach of the sinks. FOOD SERVICE AREAS: This facility does not provide lunch for the children, snacks are provided and weekly menus posted at the facility. LPA observed an area where they have a refrigerator this area is clean and free of evidence of rodents. Low-fat milk is being served and pesticides and other similar toxic substances are not stored in cabinets that contains food. All storage containers for solid waste have tight fitting covers that are in good repair. See 809-C FOOD SERVICE AREAS: The snack menus are posted at least one week in advance, available for review and dated. No Meal are provided. OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS: There are no bodies of water, or free standing water accessible to children. There are age appropriate toys and materials for the children. The playground outside classroom is fenced and all equipment and surfaces are free from hazards. RECORDS: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. Children's files and staff files were reviewed. LPA reviewed the facility roster and obtained a copy. At least one opening/ closing staff member has a current CPR & First Aid Certificate. Mandated Reporter Training was discussed and certificates were reviewed. Director's CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires on 02/6/2023 . The center is in compliance with the sign in and out procedure. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area. HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: No medication is being administered in the infant/toddler component. The center is equipped with a fully stocked first aid kit and available in each classrooms. California Law requires Family Child Cares licensees 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. Roster of the children must be properly maintained and fire/disaster drill every six months must be documented. The director was reminded that Licensing needs to be informed prior to use of additional areas in the facility. -----------------------------See LIC 809 C --------------------------- Facility representative 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. The facility representative was reminded of the responsibility as a mandated reporter. All forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca .gov. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative 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 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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 An exit interview was conducted with facility representative. The director was provided a copy of her appeal rights and the signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. A Notice of Site visit was posted at the time of inspection and must remain posted for 30 days.