Routine inspection·March 5, 2025

On March 5, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Indira Loza arrived unannounced for an Annual/Required inspection and met with Program Coordinator Katina Jones. Present for the inspection were 6 fingerprint cleared staff and 9 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. Classrooms: The Infant component is currently operating out of three 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. Surfaces including floors and counter tops are clean and toxic free. Hazardous items/toxins are kept out of reach of children in locked cabinets. 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. The isolation area is in the Gross Motor Classroom. This is a half day program, and the infants do not nap at the center. Food Services: The children bring their lunch from home and the facility provides one snack. The menus posted were current. The children have their own sippy cups which are refilled from a water dispenser. Records: 5 children files were reviewed and all were complete. LPA reviewed 6 staff files, all were complete except one staff was missing a Physician's Report (LIC503) and the TB clearance. There is a at least one opening and closing staff who has a current CPR certificate. Sign in and out logs were reviewed and accurate. Disaster drills are conducted at least once every six months and documented. The last drill was conducted January 28, 2025. The facility has a 3A40BC fire extinguisher in each classroom. 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. The center has one waiver, which allows for required courses to be substituted with other education that can better serve the needs of the children who require additional emotional and behavioral support. The water was tested for lead, and there was one exceedance in faucet E located in the Bright Beginnings class. Although the facility added a reverse osmosis water filter to the faucet, they did not have the faucet tested prior to using it again. 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 engage 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. Facility Representative 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 or fax. 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 . 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. 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/inspection-process . 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) throughout California. 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. 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 . CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND THERE WAS ONE EXCEEDANCE. LPA referred Director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information . There were two Type B citations issued during today's visit. Exit interview conducted. Report and appeal rights was reviewed with Program Director Katina Jones. Notice of Site Visit provided and must remain posted for 30 days.