Routine inspection·October 29, 2024

On 10/29/2024 at12:45pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tasha Alexander met with Director Christina Rodriguez-Pena for an Unannounced Annual/Required Inspection . During the inspection were sixteen (16) infants and toddlers were present along with four (4) infant and toddler staff. 2 classrooms (infants & toddlers) were toured for a health and safety inspection. The facility operates from 6:45am – 6:00pm, Monday – Friday. The facility also holds a license for preschool, Facility #073401902 as well. The facility has ample age appropriate materials in the classrooms that were observed to be clean and in good condition. All toxins, cleaning products, medications and hazardous materials were observed to be in inaccessible areas. There is at least one (1) fully stocked first-aid kit on site. There are carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors and multiple fully charged fire extinguishers as well. All cribs are free from defects, properly maintained and stored. All other napping equipment is clean and properly stored. There is a changing table that is clean, well maintained and within arms length of the sink. All medications are properly maintained, documented, and stored at the facility. The outside area is clean, free from defects with ample age-appropriate materials for the children and separate from the older children in care. There is also plenty of shade for the children. LPA did not observe any harmful or unattended bodies of water in or around the facility. There refrigerator is clean and bottles are properly labeled. There is a feeding and diapering schedule posted. The classroom is well maintained, and all hazards are in inaccessible areas. All children have access to clean drinking water in and outside of the classrooms. The facility provides breakfast, lunch and snacks. All food provided by the facility is properly stored and labeled. The facility is operating within their licensed capacity and is in ratio in all classrooms. All staff have obtained a criminal record clearance, or transfer. All required postings are made visible in the entry way of the facility and on the wall outside of each classroom. The fire/disaster drill log is complete with the last drill logged on10/24/24. A physical census of the children was taken and cross referenced with the sign-in and out log. All children have been properly signed in by their parent or authorized representative. Sleep logs are maintained for children under 2 years old. LPA obtained a sample of the children’s files, a sample of the staff files, and the facility files. All files were complete. Director was reminded that EMSA approved Pediatric CPR & First Aid training must be completed every two (2) years. Personnel Roster must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drill must be conducted every six (6) months and documented. Director was reminded that California Law requires all facilities 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 email. LPA informed Director that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov . Director was also informed that Mandated Reporter Training ("General" and "Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting www.mandatedreporterca.com . 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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, 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 (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 . Director 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 and report was reviewed with Director Christina Rodriguez-Pena.