Facility-requested visit·November 22, 2023

On Wednesday November 12, 2023, at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst, (LPA) Andrew Elliot and LPA Melissa Domantay met with Director Marchelle McEvoy, for the purpose of an announced case management inspection to reassess the outdoor play space dedicated to the infant center program. The center is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The fire clearance was granted on 10/27/2023. The infant program is in the same building that serves preschool and school age children. There is one infant classroom. LPA observed one sink in classroom and one potty chair. Per Applicant, there are no weapons at the facility. Applicant stated there are no medications on site; however, if medications are to be stored at the facility, the medications will be stored in the director\342\200\231s office in a locked box and inaccessible to children in care. LPA did not observe a carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed furniture and equipment to be sufficient in quantity, age appropriate and in good repair. LPA observed two highchairs in the classroom. Children have their own separate storage areas for their belongings. Drinking water is accessible is to children in care via filtered water pitchers and water fountains. Parents will bring water bottles for their own children. Each children\342\200\231s water will be individually stored and labeled. Children do take naps at the facility. There are cots, bedding, and materials for the children. In addition, there is a separate crib area with 3 infant cribs for napping. The napping area is now complete. The applicant acknowledges there will only be 3 crib infants at any given time. At the time of the original case management visit, the Napping area was incomplete, with the patrician between the play area and napping area unfinished. The patrician as now been full completed. There is one outdoor area on the property for the infant children and separate from the preschool outdoor space. The physical separation is now complete and the area is ready per use as per applicant. The outdoor play area is fenced with a wooden fence that is at least four feet tall. LPA observed sufficient in quantity age-appropriate equipment and toys. There are shaded areas supplied by trees and awning. The playground is free of debris and other hazards. LPA did not observe a play structure or portable climbing structure in the infant yard. There are no pools, hot tubs, or other bodies of water present. LPA measured the outdoor activity space. The outdoor total measurements contain a total of 512.10 square feet, which will not accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 8 infant children. LPA advised the applicant that they will need to request a waiver to provide outside activity time to infants in 2 groups of 4 in order to move forward with the outdoor activity space as it is. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPA advised per Health and Safety Code 1597.16(a)(1) Lead Testing and PIN-21-21-CCP Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every 5 years after the date of the first test. Per Written Directive 100700(c)(1) Written Directives for Lead Testing (1) For a license issued on or after July 1, 2022, initial testing results shall be received and posted within 180 days of licensure. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Applicant 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 Applicant 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant 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 applicant of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United Sates Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at: http://www.cpsc.gov/ , and recommended they register all infant devices with he 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 LPA reviewed with Applicant the LIC 311 A, Records to Be Maintained At The Facility, for child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. reviewed with Applicant the LIC 311 A, Records to Be Maintained At The Facility, for child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. LPA discussed 100% supervision is always required in all areas that children have access to including the bathroom. Personal Rights, inspection authority, reporting requirements, maintaining buildings and grounds was reviewed. Staff Qualifications, Staff to Children\342\200\231s ratios and Capacity was explained to ensure compliance. LPA discussed with Applicant any changes that may occur regarding the director or an employee acting in the director\342\200\231s absence must be reported to the department within 10 working days. Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Applicant, Ramandeep Kaur The following items are required before a license will be issued: 1. An updated facility sketch will need to be submitted to CCLD. 2. A waiver to take infant children out in 2 groups of 4 will need to be approved for the facility.