Routine inspection·June 23, 2021

On 06/23/2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luisa Gavoutian and Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) Stephanie Navarro, conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection. LPA and AGPA met with Director, Kristina Diaz, and toured the facility, indoors and outdoors. Hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. There is a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in attendance. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication, and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. All floors are clean and safe. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. This facility provides breakfast, lunch, and AM/PM snacks. All kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and rodents/vermin. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Uncontaminated drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings, and slides have cushioning material in the form of wood chips to absorb falls. (Continued on LIC 809-C) Before working or volunteering in a licensed childcare facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. Community Care Licensing (CCL) shall notify a Licensee to immediately terminate the employment of, or to remove/bar any person with specified convictions or for other reasons; the Licensee shall comply with the notice. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in Pediatric CPR and First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. The name of the childcare center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility uses their full legal signature and records the time of day. LPA and AGPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representatives or others who can assume responsibility if the authorized representative cannot be reached. LPA and AGPA observed that all children’s files contained a medical assessment. LPA and AGPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis, and measles. Of the 17 staff files reviewed, LPA and AGPA found 11 did not have documentation of a current mandated reporter training. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA and AGPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . LPA and AGPA and Director discussed the CCL website ( www.ccld.ca.gov ) which provides access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations. Per Chapter 1, Division 12, Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency was found: (see LIC809-D). Exit interview was conducted with Director Kristina Diaz. Director was provided a copy of appeal rights. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is required to be posted for 30 days.