Routine inspection·April 26, 2022

On 04/26/22 at 09:34 a.m. Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Esequiel Rodriguez conducted an unannounced inspection at the Sonshine Center Facility to assess the Center's operation of their Program and current physical plant status. Also, to evaluate the Center's continuing ability to meet compliance with California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22, Health and Safety requirements, and other applicable State and Licensing Statutory requirements. The LPA met with the Facility Director, Barbara Buchanan, stated the purpose for the inspection and provided a copy of the Entrance checklist form, LIC 125. The Director provided copy of the Child Care Center children rosters for each classroom (LIC 9040), Personnel Report (LIC 500). The Center maintains on file a current Designation of Facility Responsibility (LIC 308), Sign in and Sign Out Rosters, current Plan of Operation and Parent Handbook. At 10:15 a.m. LPA Rodriguez along with the Director conducted a walk trough of the inside and outside of the Facility along with the entire operation of the facility/center program. The facility license is posted on a prominent place of the Center. During the walk through/inspection of the Facility the LPA discussed observations of Title 22 requirements. The Center is clean, safe, sanitary and well maintain. All utilities are operational and in good order. There is plenty parking space. First aid kits are available and complete (inaccessible to children/infants.) The fire extinguishers, smoke alarms and carbon monoxide monitors are in compliance and fully operational. The Center conducts and records emergency disaster drills. The parents board was reviewed and has all the required items posted in an area accessible to parents. The following items are posted: PUB 393, Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster; PUB 269, Child Passenger Restraint System poster; LIC 610, Emergency Disaster Plan, LIC 9148, Earthquake Preparedness form; LIC 613A, Personal Rights. the LPA advise to also have their Plan of Operation and Parent Handbook available. Signs to the entrance to the child care center contains the telephone number to local health department and Pg-2 information on child passenger restraint systems. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriate and observed to be in good repair and defects free. Sign in/out rosters, telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated and no defects were noted. There are clean safe and sanitary individual space/cubbies with children's names. The facility utilizes a designated isolated area to isolate ill children. The toys and material use for instructions meet regulatory requirements. The trash cans contain tight lids. All toilets, hand washing, and bathing facilities shall be in safe and sanitary operating condition.. The outdoor play areas were noted free of hazards. Playground items are properly secure and free of loose or sharp objects. Equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. Climbing structures are age appropriate, play equipment is properly securely and anchored with adequate resilient. There is cushioning material underneath and around the inside and outside play areas. On the outside play area, there is adequate shade area for rest. The playground is well fenced all around, and no bodies of water observed. The Facility drinking water lead levels are clear. The water was tested in June 2021. LPA observed staff providing care and supervision children. The Staff was monitoring food intake or special diets; assisting in diapering, toileting, dressing, and other personal hygiene needs; etc. At no time the LPA observed no child being unsupervised. The LPA advise the Director to ensure every one working at the center is current in all required training and properly qualified to provide quality care and safe supervision to children in care. The LPA conducted a review of several Staff records. The review included, but was not limited to the following: Criminal record statements (LIC 508) Record of submission of Child Abuse Index Checks. Staff qualification. Reference letters and verifying work experience on file. Health clearances, including TB clearances. Pediatric CPR/first aid cards for designated staff. 15 hours of health & safety training for designated Pg-3 Staff. Notice of Employee Rights receipts (LIC 9052). Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Suspected Child Abuse. (LIC 9108) and Mandated Reporter Training certificate. Copy of driver\342\200\231s license. Personnel Record (LIC 501) or application/resume with required information. A review of staff records on today's date indicates that the Center staff, and other individuals listed on the LIC 500, Personnel Report and other personnel working at the Facility have received Criminal Record, FBI, DOJ and Child Abuse Central Index Check clearances or exemptions Also, a review of several Children records was conducted. The review included, but was not limited to the following: Admission agreements. Needs and Services Plans for infants,. Immunization Records (\342\200\234blue cards; PM 286) for non-school-age children. Authorizations for dispensing medications signed by parents. Identification and Emergency Information forms (LIC 700) Child\342\200\231s Pre-admission Health History- Parents\342\200\231 Report forms (LIC 702) Child\342\200\231s Pre-admission Health Evaluations- Physician\342\200\231s Report forms (LIC 701) Documentation required for health-related services (e.g., blood-glucose monitoring, nebulizer care LIC 9166, gastrostomy-tube care LIC 701A and LIC 701B) Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment forms (LIC 627) 6] Unusual Incident/Injury or Death Reports (LIC 624) Parents\342\200\231 Rights (LIC 995) receipts, signed and dated. Personal Rights receipts (LIC 613), signed and dated. At the time of the inspection, the LPA observed appropriate Staffing Ratio and Capacity: Staffing ratios per number of children in care was in compliance. Per Director and Staff interviewed all children in care are accorded with their Personal Rights. Each child in the facility receiving services is treated with dignity and respect and have certain rights that will never be waived or abridged by anyone providing services in the facility regardless of consent or authorization from the child's authorized representative. These rights include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) To be treated with dignity in his/her personal relationship with staff and other persons. (2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. (4) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature, including, but not limited to: interference with eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. Pg-5 During today's inspection the LPA observed no deficiencies that may hinder the health and safety of the children in care. Therefore, no deficiencies were cited. Overall, the Center is in compliance per Title 22 regulations, no deficiencies cited during this inspection. An exit Interview was conducted and a copy of this Report, Children's Record Review form, LIC 857, Review of Staff Records form, LIC 859, and Notice of Site Visit, LIC 9213 were provided to Ms. Buchanan. Pg-4 The Director indicated that every one requiring Mandated Reporter training have done, and are aware of Title 22 Reporting Requirements in accordance with Title 22 (101212) including to notify the Department in writing of his/her intent prior to making any structural changes that reduce the total amount of indoor or outdoor activity space. Such structural changes shall include, but not be limited to, room additions. The Facility does not have an Infant/Toddler Component. The Facility Director uses the Guardian Background Check Program and the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Tools processes, and visit the Departments Website at www.ccl.ca.gov often. The Facility Administrative file contains all documents and forms listed on LIC 311A Records to be Maintain at the Facility(Child Care Centers, Infant Centers, school-age Centers and Child Care Centers for Mildly Ill Children) which is required under sections of Title 22, California Code of Regulations and/or Statute, as applicable. It must be kept in the Facility, complete and current, and readily available for review. At this time the Facility is not providing Incidental Medical Services. However, in the future if they plan on doing it the LPA advise to see PIN 22-02-CCP. A Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) was provided. Regarding COVID-19, the LPA advised the Director that Licensees and providers should continue to follow COVID-19 requirements and guidance in all applicable CDSS Providers Information Notices (PINs) and All County Information Notices (ACINs), in addition to guidance or instructions from health care providers, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), CDPH, Department of Developmental Services (DDS), Cal/OSHA, and local public health departments, as applicable to the particular facility or home category. If there are differing requirements between the most current CDC, CDPH, CDSS, DDS, Cal/OSHA, and local health department guidance or health orders, licensees and providers should follow the strictest requirements. The LPA provided information regarding where to locate Information Provider Notices (PINs) Training (e.g. Mandated Reporter) and how to access and subscribe to Child Care Licensing Quarterly Updates.