Routine inspection·October 21, 2021

On 10/21/21, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angelica Slaughter conducted an unannounced annual inspection for the infant license. LPA met with Director, Maria Arredondo, and toured the facility, indoors and outdoors. There were no bodies of water, firearms and/or ammunition on the premises. Disinfectants, hazardous items and medications were inaccessible to children. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Furniture and equipment were in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Playground equipment was in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space was maintained in a safe condition and was free of hazards. Areas around high climbing equipment and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. Children's toilets and hand washing facilities were sanitary and in good operating condition. Floors in the facility were clean and safe. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas were clean and free of litter/rubbish. The facility was free of flies, insects, and rodents/vermin. Solid waste storage containers had tight fitting covers and were in good repair. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. Drinking water was available both indoors and outdoors. The facility had one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. The facility had sufficient age appropriate furniture and equipment, including cribs, cots or mats and changing tables. Each crib, mat, or cot was occupied by only one infant at a time and cribs were free from all loose articles including blankets and pillows. There were no objects hanging above or attached to the crib. Infants are not swaddled in care. Staff physically check on sleeping infants every 15 minutes and documents any signs of distress which include but is not limited to: flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness, and labored breathing. For infants up to 12 months, documentation also includes sleeping position if it is other than on their back. Individual Infant Sleeping Plans were 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 were being met while infants were sleeping. There was indoor and outdoor activity space for infants that was physically separate. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. The name of the child care center Director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the Director's absence has been reported to the Department. The facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 4 infants in care. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. A sample of children's files were reviewed and contained contact information for authorized representative and/or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child, medical assessment, individual feeding plan, and Infant Needs and Services Plan. LPA also reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis, and measles and current documentation of completed Mandated Reporter Training. Staff records contained documentation of meeting qualification requirements. At least one person trained in CPR and pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at off-site activities. Director, Maria Arredondo, 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. Operating hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 AM \342\200\223 3:00 PM. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services - IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children's, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Section 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 LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director 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. 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. LPA and Director discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide 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. 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 . Per Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations no deficiencies were observed today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Maria Arredondo.