Routine inspection (3-year)·January 9, 2024

On 1/9/2024 at 11:28am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Morgan Pringle met with Director Ingrid Escalante for an Unannounced Required 3-Year Inspection . During the inspection ten (10) infants and four (4) staff were present. Two classrooms (Puffins and Hummingbirds) were toured for a health and safety inspection. The facility operates from 7:30am \342\200\223 5:30pm, Monday \342\200\223 Friday and has a Toddler option. The facility holds a license for Preschool, Facility #073407398 and school age, Facility #75700605 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 and hazardous materials were observed to be in inaccessible areas. All cribs were observed to be clean, free from defects and properly maintained. All napping equipment was observed to be properly stored and well maintained. All infants feeding and eating materials and furniture were observed to be properly stored, clean, and labeled. All bottles and food are properly stored and labeled. Both changing stations are properly padded, clean and free of any defects. There are carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors and fully charged fire extinguishers on site. The outside play yard is fully fenced with ample age-appropriate materials for the children with plenty of shade. LPA did not observe any harmful or unattended bodies of water in or around the facility. The kitchen was observed to be clean, well maintained, free from defects and hazards and made inaccessible to the children in care. All food on site is properly labeled and stored. The facility provides (2) snacks per day. All infants in the Hummingbirds bring their own lunch to school and all infants in the Puffins bring their own formulas, food, and milk. All food that is brought from the children\342\200\231s home is properly labeled and stored. All children bring their own water bottles to school and have access to clean drinking water on site as well. Page 1 of 3 The facility is operating within its licensed capacity and is in ratio. All staff working have obtained a criminal record clearance, exemption, or transfer. The fire/disaster drill log is complete with the last drill logged on 12/14/2023. A physical census of the children was taken and cross referenced with the electronic sign-in and out log. All required postings, including the menu are posted in the entrance of the facility. LPA obtained a sample of the children\342\200\231s files, the staff files, and the facility files. Through record review it was found that four (4) infants present under one (1) year old did not have LIC9227 Individual Infant sleeping Plan on file ( see LIC809D ). All other files were complete. Deficiencies Cited during LPA's Inspection Four infants missing LIC9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan Director was reminded that EMSA approved Pediatric CPR & First Aid training must be completed every two (2) years. Mandated Reporter Training ("Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting https://mandatedreporterca.com/ . Personnel and facility roster must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drills must be conducted at least every six (6) months and documented. Licensee was reminded that California law requires facilities to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to children in care, to the child's parents, and to the Department within 24 hours by phone. Within seven (7) days from the incident, facilities must submit the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624) to the Department. LPA informed Director that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov . This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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/ . Page 2 of 3 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. 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. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. 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 and report was reviewed with the Director Ingrid Escalante. Page 3 of 3