Follow-up on corrections·November 1, 2021

On 11/01/2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luisa Gavoutian conducted an unannounced case management inspection. LPA met with Director Kristina Diaz, toured the facility, and took a census. The purpose of today’s inspection was to address a deficiency that was observed during the course of a complaint investigation. The complaint investigation revealed that on 08/20/2021, Child 1 ingested “play foam” in the classroom. Child 1 is enrolled in the “Twos” classroom and is two years of age. Staff 2 stated the children were playing with the “play foam” on that date and some had gotten on the floor. Staff 2 stated that as Staff 2 was in the process of sweeping the fallen “play foam” off the ground, Child 1 picked some up and put some in in their mouth. Staff 2 stated that they attempted to take the “play foam” out of Child 1’s mouth, but Child 1 had already swallowed it. On 08/31/2021, LPA conducted a site visit and observed the “play foam,” which was stored in a zip-top bag in a cabinet in the classroom, and was not in original packaging. LPA searched the product online and observed that the manufacturer’s recommended age of all “play foam” and similar products on the market were intended for children 36 months – 6 years old. LPA observed warning labels on the products’ packaging stating “ CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.” This product was not age-appropriate and should not have been used in the “Twos” classroom, where all children are two years of age. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, this deficiency is being cited on the attached LIC 9099-D. (Continued on LIC 9099-C) "Upon receipt, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months." The licensee was provided a copy of the "Fact Sheet" for AB 633 (Parent Notification Requirements), along with a copy of the relevant documents this date. A completed signed copy of the LIC 9224 will be placed in each child's file. An exit interview conducted with Director Kristina Diaz. A copy of this report and Appeal Rights were provided and discussed with Director. A Notice of Site Visit Form was posted to parent's board and must remain posted for 30 days, along with a copy of this report.