Routine inspection·May 25, 2023

On 05/25/2023 at 8:45 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. Curry conducted an unannounced required inspection. LPA met with designated facility director, Jayne Martin. This is an infant program licensed for 40 children. This facility operates Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Per the Administrator there are 39 children enrolled. This is a combination center with preschool license on site, License # 070208839. LPA A. Curry began facility tour with director .All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. Upon arrival, LPA observed 6 infants with 4 staff in the Infant room and 20 infants with 6 staff in the toddler room. Teacher-infant ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher at all times. Each classroom was observed to ensure that infants are never left unattended and under the direct visual supervision of a staff person at all times. The facility was inspected to ensure that it is clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair to ensure the safety and well being of children, employees and staff. Furniture and equipment was inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The facility has age appropriate furniture and equipment including but not limited to cribs, cots/mats and changing tables. LPA observed that infant changing tables are within an arm’s reach of a sink. LPA observed sufficient infant napping equipment that meets the requirements of Title 22 regulations. LPA did not observe any baby walkers or any items that fall into that category present in the facility. At this time, the office is used as an isolation area. Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill. The facility provides snacks for the toddlers. Menus were reviewed. The facility does not provide any meals for the younger infants. All food is provided by parents LPA observed that bottles, dishes, and containers of food brought by the infant’s authorized representatives are labeled with the infant’s name. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to infants. The director was advised that storage areas for poisons need to be kept locked. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. Outdoor play equipment was observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this visit. Director states there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed. Staff Records were reviewed to ensure that personnel records are maintained on all staff. Also to ensure that Teacher’s present have required infant units on file and are qualified (See 809D).4 staff did not have proof of completion of a 3 unit course related to caring for infants in file. Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that each child has a separate, complete, and current record and a medical assessment are on file. LPA issued the Children’s Record Review (LIC 857) and the Review of Staff records (LIC 859) to the director during this inspection. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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 licensee 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. Licensee 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. 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. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights were given, and report was reviewed with the director Jayne Martin.