Routine inspection·November 21, 2022

On November 21, 2022 at approximately 2:11PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lorraine Dacanay Breaux conducted an unannounced 1 Year Annual Required Inspection and met with Director Neeti Ghosh. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Director. There were twenty eight (28) children present during this inspection and three (3) additional staff members, including Director/owner. The facility has a infant/toddler component #15700532. The facility was toured for a health and safety inspection. The hours of operation are 8:00 AM- 6:00 PM, Monday -Friday. CLASSROOMS: The two (2) classrooms were inspected and each room have adequate play and learning materials available. 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 is proper individual storage space for each child. The isolation area for sick children is the front desk area, away from other children in care. The center has a wired smoke detectors, a carbon monoxide detector, working telephone, pull down fire alarm system, and three (3) fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers. 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. Supplies are available to the children. FOOD SERVICE AREAS: This facility provide snacks for the children. There are 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, litter, and rubbish. There are no pesticides and other similar toxic substances stored in food storerooms. All storage containers for solid waste have tight fitting covers that are in good repair. See 809-C OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS: The playground area is fully fenced. There's a play structure with a slide, that is anchored and that has cushioning to absorb falls. There are trees that provides shade to children while at play. RECORDS: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. Six (6) children's files and three (3) staff files were reviewed around 1:00 PM. All children's files reviewed contained Identification and Emergency, Medical Consent forms and Personal Rights. Staff records reviewed contain required Health Screening, Employee Rights and Criminal Record Statements. 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 12/2022. The center is in compliance with the sign in and out procedure. Disaster drills are being conducted at least once every 6 months and the last one was conducted on 02/17/2022. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area. HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: No IMS is being provided at this facility and no medication is being store at the facility. The center is equipped with fully stocked first aid kits that are available in the classrooms. California Law requires Child Care Centers 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. 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. See 809-C This facility provides Incidental Medical Services-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 -Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (8000 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 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 . 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. There are no deficiencies site 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 representative, Neeti Ghosh