Routine inspection·May 5, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anomeh Eivazian conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 05/05/2022 at 8:40 AM. LPA met with Lisa Cain-Chang, Program Director. LPA provided Lisa Cain-Chang with a copy of the Entrance Checklist for Child Care Centers form (LIC 125). Program Director guided LPA on a tour of the facility. This is an infant program which consists of four classrooms; RM Unicorns (8 weeks -12 months), RM Pandas (6-18 months), RM Zebras (12-24 moths), and RM Appies (12-24 months). There is a preschool program on the premises with facility number 191203783 , and school age program on the premises with facility number 191226212. Facility operation hours are Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The following staff were present during this inspection: RM Unicorns : 4 Staff with 3 infant ; RM Pandas : 3 staff 7 infants, RM Zebras : 5 staff with 11 infants, RM Appies : 4 staff with 16 infants. The facility was observed to be within the license capacity and limitations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher at all times. The following was observed during the tour of the facility: PHYSICAL PLANT LPA observed the facility to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. Furniture and equipment was inspected for age appropriateness and good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. All materials accessible to children were observed to be toxic-free. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Children have their own cubby to store their belongings. Linens are changed daily and parents take it home, wash and return. Napping equipment (cots) were observed to be stored in each classroom. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in all restrooms. General sanitation was observed. Availability of indoor drinking water was observed in the classroom. Per Program director children use their own water bottles indoor and outdoor. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 1 OF 5 Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication, and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Per Lisa Cain-Chang states there are no poisons stored at the facility. Lisa Cain-Chang stated there are working carbon monoxide detectors in each classroom. All kitchen areas/food preparation areas in each classroom and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids or solid waste bags shall be discarded immediately after each meal. Outdoor playground equipment is in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Unicorns and Pandas classrooms have separated outdoor playgrounds. Appies and Zebras classrooms share outdoor playarea together. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Availability of outdoor drinking water was observed. Per Lisa Cain-Chang children use their water bottles outside and LPA observed children water bottles outdoor during the tour of the facility. LPA advised that no children shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. The Program Director states that there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this inspection. Program Director states there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. Infant changing tables in each classroom and outdoor playarea have a padded surface no less than one inch thick and are covered with washable vinyl or plastic and have raised sides at least three inches high. Toys were observed to be clean and safe. Infant napping equipment meets the requirements of 101439.1 (a) - (f). Indoor activity space for this infant program is physically separate from the other components at this facility, and meets the requirements of 101438.3 (a) - (e). The facility is in compliance with the staff-infant ratios required in 101416.5 (a) - (e). A fully qualified teacher is directly supervising no more than 12 infants. Each aide is responsible for the direct care and supervision of a group of no more than four infants. Individual Feeding Plans are on file for each infant that meets the requirements of 101427 (b)(1) - (5). Infant Needs and Services Plan are on file for each infant that meets the requirements of 101419.2 (a)-(b) and 101419.3 (a). Teachers present have proof of the required infant units on file and meet the qualification requirements of 101416.2 (a), (b), (c) and (g). REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 2 OF 5 FACILITY RECORDS Program Director, Lisa Cain-Chang 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. Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed for completeness; Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. During this inspection 37 children were present in infant program and all 37 children were signed in. Children's roster was reviewed and is current. Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on 04/20/2022. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. LPA also reviewed staff records. The review of Staff records was documented on the LIC 859. Staff present had proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. Staff present had proof against TB, measles, pertussis, and influenza. All staff have been given on the-job training sanitation principles, housekeeping, including universal health precautions. Menus are posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. Snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. Younger Infants bring their own food, milk and formula. Older Infants bring their own lunch and the facility provides AM and PM snack. First Aid supplies were observed in the classroom in a cabinet. According to Program Director, Lisa Cain-Chang, medication is administered to a child when accompanied with a doctor's note or instruction and is stored in the child\342\200\231s classroom. The facility was observed to be equipped with an isolation area for any child who becomes ill and it is located in the staff office. The ill child will use the staff restroom during isolation which is disinfected immediately after use per Site Supervisor. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 3 OF 5 Infant Care: Per Program Director, Lisa Cain-Cahng, infants will sleep in each classroom where they are constantly supervised. Appropriate sleeping arrangements and cribs were observed. (one crib for each infant in care was observed). Cribs or play yard did not hinder the entrance or exit from the sleeping space. Mattresses shall be firm and covered with a fitted sheet that overlaps the underside so it cannot be dislodged. Cribs and play yards were observed to be free of loose articles and objects. No objects were observed to be hanging above or attached to the side of the crib. LPA did not observe any infants swaddled while in care. LPA advised the Licensee that infants shall be placed on their backs for sleeping and shall be supervised. Infants shall be checked on every 15 minutes and the time of each 15-minute check shall be documented with child\342\200\231s name and date. The LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age. A copy of the LIC 9227 was provided to Licensee. LPA provided the licensee with a copy of A Child Care Provider\342\200\231s Guide to Safe Sleep, by American Academy of Pediatrics. LPA also consulted and explained Child Abuse Reporting, Never Shake a Baby, and Safe Sleeping practices. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Program Director, Lisa Cain-Chang 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 program 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. Medication: This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. There are no children enrolled that require IMS at this time. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 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 . Plan to provide IMS was submitted on 03/25/16. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 4 OF 5 LPA inquired into the Facility Program Director, Lisa Cain-Chang practices related to COVID-19. Director stated that they practice hygiene such as hand washing with the children. Facility has hand sanitizer available in the drop off area and inside and outside classrooms. Director states take children temperature daily, staff wear masks indoor and outdoor and children wear masks indoor only. 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 . At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Program Director, Lisa Cain-Chang at 2:15 p.m. END OF REPORT PAGE 5 OF 5