Routine inspection·May 10, 2023

Licensing Program Analysts Erwina Pascual-Golamco and Jennifer Velasco (LPA) met with Director Kimberly Beeman for an unannounced annual inspection. LPA toured the facility including all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms and outdoor play areas. Census included eight infant children who are over the age of one being supervised by two staff. Director was reminded never to exceed the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 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 observed sleep checks every 15 minutes for all children under age two. LPA gave Technical Violation as LPA observed two cribs had blankets and stuffed toys in them. All furnishings were in good condition. LPA informed Director that bedding should be changed daily. Technical Violation was given as LPA observed the Infant diaper changing area had a cloth covering and the changing pad was unsanitary. Toys are of age-appropriate size, with no small parts for the safety of the infants. Classrooms all appeared clean including the carpets and floor. Chemicals were kept inaccessible to children. Playground equipment and surfaces were inspected, Technical Violation is given regarding resilient material under climbing structures to cushion a fall. Director stated parents bring their own water bottles from home and bring their own food from home. Bathrooms were clean and all sinks and toilets were in operating condition. There are no firearms or bodies of water on the premises and the facility has at least one functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed all required licensing documentation was posted for parental review. Technical assistance was provided regarding parents signing their children in and out of the center. continued... LPA reviewed children\342\200\231s files and staff files. LPA observed one out of two staff file was not available for review, and staff did not have a current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification. LPA observed a fire drill log which was conducted on 1/26/23 . There is First Aid equipment available. LPA and Director discussed safe sleep regulations and the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Director 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are provided by this facility. LPA observed 4 out of 4 medication did not have child's prescription from child's physician. For additional IMS information, Director was advised to 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 encouraged to the visit the department's website at WWW.CCLD.CA.GOV for information regarding childcare updates, PINs, forms, regulations and legislation pertaining to child care centers. Title 22 deficiencies were cited during today's inspection and are documented on continuation page LIC809 D. This report was reviewed with Director and an exit interview was conducted. Appeal Rights were provided. A Notice of Site Visit (NOS) was provided to Director who will post it for a period of 30 days for parental review.