Follow-up·March 17, 2023

On March 17, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst, Anita Tristan, and Licensing Program Manager, Cynthia Brannon arrived at center and met with Associate Program Director, Renee Benell. During today's inspection, LPA and LPM toured facility and took a census. During today's inspection, LPA and LPM observed the following: In the younger infant napping room, the room was very dark. LPA and LPM requested for staff to open the blinds to allow adequate light into the room to be able to view the five sleeping infants in their cribs. LPA and LPM observed blankets and toys in the crib with the five napping infants. LPA requested staff to remove blankets and toys from the cribs. Staff complied with request immediately. When questioned, staff responded that she was not sure of the safe sleep regulations and there is some type of mis-communication. LPA and LPM reviewed with safe sleep with Program Director, Brittney Randolph. As per Title 22, 101439.1(f) - Infant Care Center Sleeping Equipment : Cribs shall be free from all loose articles and objects, including blankets and pillows. LPA provided a copy of section 101439.1 - Infant Care Center Sleeping Equipment during today's inspection. Per Title 22, Division 12, of the California Code of Regulations, this deficiency is to be cited. Exit interview conducted with Associate Program Director, Renee Benell. This report is to be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit to be posted for 30 day.