Routine inspection·May 1, 2025

On 05/01/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tyra Chavies, conducted an unannounced\302\240 Annual/ Random Year Required visit at Discoveryland Infant of South Bay Jr Academy. LPA met with Director, Roxana Sanchez and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. LPA Chavies confirmed the phone number is: (310) 371-4503. There were 14 children in care being supervised by 4 Staff members. LPA toured the Cuddle Bug and Sunflower classrooms. Booties are required when entering the classrooms. The facility floors, cribs and classrooms meet Title 22 Health and Safety regulations. LPA observed cribs for sleeping. LPA advised director that Mattresses shall be firm and covered with a fitted sheet that is appropriate to the mattress size, fits tightly on the mattress, and overlaps the underside of the mattress so it cannot be dislodged. LPA observed age appropriate toys and books in primary care area. LPA observed infant sleeping log and confirmed sections C and D have been signed and LPA observed that staff are conducting the 15 minute checks via sleeping log. LPA did advise director to make sure any over the counter medication given must be labeled and placed in the children's own individual cubbies. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around climbing equipment have cushioning material to absorb falls. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors/ smoke alarms. Director advised LPA that parents are required to bring their own meals for infants. If infant does not have enough food, parents will be called to bring food but the facility does have a meals/snacks for the children in care if meal is not provided by parent. Refrigerator was inspected and is in good condition. There is currently Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are been given at this time but no written plan were given. LPA advised director to come with a written plan for IMS (see PIN 22-02-CCP). There are no 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. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area. LPA observed that there were no baby walkers, bouncy seats, saucers and any other items that fall into that category. Director\302\240 was reminded that only children who are eating may be in highchairs and that car seats are utilized only for transportation. POSTING REQUIREMENTS: License and other relevant notices are visible for public view and correctly posted on the wall (Facility Sketch, PUB 394, LIC 9148, LIC 610A). Fire and disaster drills are being conducted as scheduled every six months. CHILDREN'S RECORDS: LPA Chavies reviewed 7 children's files and are up to date and in good condition. STAFF'S RECORDS: LPA Chavies reviewed 4 staff files. Staff records must be updated. One or more staff members have expired Mandated Reporter Training's, missing immunizations and 16 hours of Health and Safety training's. LPA was provided with Director's qualifications and Roxana Sanchez does have the necessary paperwork to qualify as the director. The following were also discussed with the director: Incidental Medical Services (IMS) - This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. A Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (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 Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over working the facility, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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 facility representative 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. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process . Commencing September 1 st , 2016, prohibits a person from being employed or volunteering at a childcare facility or family day care if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis and measles. Law enacted by SB 277, beginning January 1 st , 2016, personal beliefs exemptions will no longer be an option for the vaccines that are currently required for entry into childcare or school in California. Personal beliefs exemptions already on file will remain valid until the child reaches the next immunization checkpoint. New Appeal Process : A licensee may file an appeal, in writing 15 business days from the date of receiving the penalty assessment. LPA Chavies informed director that this report dated 05/01/2025 document(s) 1 Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Chavies informed the director to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 05/01/2025\302\240 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. When regulations are approved/changed/updated, providers will be notified through Provider Information Notice (PIN). Per Title 22, of the California Code of Regulations, the following, Type A, Type B and Technical Violations were discussed. (See LIC 809 D and LIC 9102) An exit interview was conducted with Director, Roxana Sanchez. A copy of this report was read and given to Director as well as LIC 9213 (Notice of Site Visit form.) LIC 9213 is required to be posted for 30 days.