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, 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 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 four infants in care. 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. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. There is a working carbon monoxide detector. The facility has sufficient age appropriate furniture, and equipment including cribs, cots or mats, changing tables and feeding chairs. The facility has indoor activity space for infants that is physically separate from space used by preschool child care center/school-age child care center components. Each crib, mat, or cot is occupied by only one infant at a time and cribs are kept free from all loose articles, including blankets and pillows, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Staff physically check on sleeping infants every 15 minutes and document any signs of distress, including, but not limited to, flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. (Continued on LIC 809-C) Documentation for infants up to 12 months includes sleeping position if it is other than on their back. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. Staff-infant ratio requirements are being met while infants are sleeping. 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. LPA and AGPA observed sufficient cushioning material in the form of wood chips underneath high climbing equipment. 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. Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed childcare facility, all individuals subject to criminal record review have obtained a clearance or criminal record exemption. 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. 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 four infants in care. 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 uses their full legal signature and records the time of day. (Continued on LIC 809-C) LPA and AGPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and/or others who can assume responsibility if the authorized representative cannot be reached. All children’s files were complete with a medical assessment, individual feeding plan, and Infant Needs and Services Plan. LPA and AGPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis, and measles. Staff records contain documentation of meeting qualification requirements. 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, AGPA, and Licensee 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 no deficiencies are observed today. Exit interview was conducted with Director Kristina Diaz. 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.