Routine inspection·July 12, 2023

On 07/12/2023 on 11:00AM Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) A. Curry and S. Blue conducted an unannounced required inspection. LPA met with designated facility director, Alex Dutton, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. This is an infant program licensed for 8 children. The director indicated the facility does not have any infants under the age of 12 months enrolled. This facility operates Monday \342\200\223 Friday from 8:00 AM \342\200\223 5:30 PM. Per the director there are 8 children enrolled. This is a combination center with preschool license on site, License # 073400474. LPA A. Curry began facility tour with director. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. LPA observed 8 infants with 2 Staff. 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. 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 were 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\342\200\231s 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 does provide food for infants. Menus were reviewed. 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. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. The licensee takes measures to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents. 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 as is free of hazards. LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this visit. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed to ensure that children present are signed in. Staff Records were reviewed to ensure that personnel records are maintained on all staff. Also to ensure that Teacher\342\200\231s present have required infant units on file and are qualified. Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed to ensure that each child has a separate, complete, and current record, a Needs and Services Plan, and a medical assessment are on file. LPA issued the Children\342\200\231s 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 [or 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 PIN 22-02-CCP . 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting \342\200\223 On or before March 30, 2018 any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . 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. Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights were given, and report was reviewed with the director Alex Dutton.