Routine inspection·December 8, 2022

On 12/08/22 at 3:00 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Christina Watts and Monica Mathur conducted an unannounced Annual inspection at Little Genius Academy - Infant Center. LPAs met with owners Tamara Shek and Yelena Levin and explained the purpose of today's inspection. Owner Tamara Shek guided LPAs on the tour of the facility. Facility's operating days and hours are Monday to Friday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM. Indoor Space : Physical plant was inspected and toured with Owner, Tamara Shek. Rooms, restrooms, and in use areas were inspected. Infants ages 0-12 months were engaged in various activities under the visual supervision of the teachers, and aides in one room. Infants ages 12 months - 24 months were observed napping in two rooms. Food and feeding bottles were labeled and stored safely. Food storage areas were sanitary, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. Napping area had cribs and was cordoned off from the activity area by dividers. The infant changing table has raised sides that are at least 3 inches in height, has a vinyl changing pad that is at least 1 inch thick and in good condition. Napping equipment is appropriate. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to the health and safety of children were stored in places inaccessible to them. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazard. LPA observed a working fire extinguisher, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Outdoor Space: Outdoor activity space was inspected and observed to be safe. The play equipment is age appropriate and maintained in good condition and free of hazards. There were no bodies of water observed. *Con't on page 2* *Page 2* File Review : Sign in and out procedures and logs were reviewed. Facility uses Brightwell App for sign in/sign out. A sampling of Infant and Staff files was taken for review. LPA reviewed the Needs and Services Plan for all infants which were updated quarterly. Director stated there is a log for infants regarding diaper changes, eating schedule and start/end of sleep. LPAs observed teachers in room with infants while napping however facility did not log infants sleep every 15 minutes. LPAs reminded owner that infants sleep is required to be logged. There was at least one Teacher with current certification in Pediatric CPR and First Aid present at the facility during inspection. A copy of Children Roster and personnel report was review and a copy was obtained. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Owner 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. LPAs reminded owner 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. *Con't on page 3* *Page 3* 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 . In the areas that were evaluated, no regulatory violations were observed . LPA discuss with facility the requirements to update and maintain the sleep log for infants. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with owner Tamara Shek. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days.