Routine inspection (3-year)·December 1, 2023

On December 1, 2023 at 9:24am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Indira Loza arrived unannounced for an tri-annual inspection and met with Program Coordinator Katina Jones. Present for the inspection were 8 fingerprint cleared staff and 13 infants in care. The center location has an infant and school-age component. The days and hours of operation for the infant component are: Monday through Friday 9am-1:30pm. The Infant component is currently operating out of two classrooms. The facility is clean and well organized with ample age appropriate furnishings and equipment. All classrooms have furniture that is free from sharp, loose or pointed parts. The activities in the class are age appropriate and there were plenty of activities for the infants. Surfaces including floors and counter tops are clean and toxic free. Hazardous items/toxins are kept out of reach of children. There are no bodies of water accessible to children in care. Classrooms have trash cans with tight fitting covers for the disposal of solid waste. The classrooms are well ventilated and heated. Records: A sample of children and staff files were reviewed. There is a at least one opening and closing staff who has a current CPR certificate. Sign in and out procedures and logs were reviewed and accurate. Disaster drills are conducted at least once every six months and documented. The last drill was conducted October 20, 2023. The facility has multiple 3A40BC fire extinguishers. There is a working Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detector, and telephone in the facility. All documents required to be posted were appropriately posted on the walls: License; Emergency Disaster Plan ;Notification of Parents Rights; Personal rights; Child Seat Belt Laws; menus; and daily activity schedules. Infant Safe Sleep: This is a half day program, and the infants do not nap at the center. Food Services: The infants are provided lunch and one snack. The menus posted were current. The children have their own water bottles which are refilled from a water dispenser. ********************************See LIC809-C for report continuance**************************** Outdoor Space: The infants have their own outdoor play area. The entire infant outdoor space is fully fenced. There are plenty of toys and activities for the infants to interact with. There is a large play structure which has absorbing rubber material underneath and is anchored to the ground. There are high open areas at the top of the play structure which are fenced off preventing an infant from falling off the play structure. 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 childcare 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 21-21.1CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Director 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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 throughout California. Director 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) There were no deficiencies cited during today's visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Program Coordinator Katina Jones. ********************************* End of Report *********************************