Routine inspection·November 21, 2024

On November 21, 2024, at 9:30 am Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Priscilla Ochoa conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA was greeted by Assistant Director Vanessa Ruiz, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Director, Jenny Butterworth joined the inspection at 10:20 am. This is an Infant program which consists of 3 classrooms. There is a Preschool license (#197401089) as well on site. Per licensee, there are currently 26 enrolled in the program. LPA observed 19 infants in care. Hours of operation are Monday – Friday from 8 am - 6:30 pm. Upon entrance, LPA observed all required forms/publications to be posted by the front door of the facility. Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being 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. At 9:45 am, LPA entered and inspected Infant 1: 2 children with 3 staff members, Infant 2: 6 children with 3 staff members, and Young Toddler Room: 11 children with 3 staff members. Infant Rooms 1 and 2 had their own nap room. Cribs and napping equipment were observed. LPA observed portable cribs that meet Consumer Product Safety Commission safety standards. Mattresses have an appropriate size mattress with fitted sheets. Cribs were observed to be free of loose items. Mats were available for infants who are able to climb out of a crib. Sleeping area is physically separated and cribs do not limit staff’s ability to watch infants at all times. Per Assistant Director, bedding is changed daily and washed at the facility. LPA observed the diaper changing table to be at least one inch thick, with raised sides of at least 3-inches, and within arms reach of the sink. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All floors are clean and safe. At this time, the Young Toddler Room is using mats as napping equipment. 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. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects and rodents. Page 1 of 4 Sufficient individual storage space for children was observed and each child has a cubby. Drinking water was readily available indoors. At this time, the Director’s or Assistant Director's office is used as an isolation area. A mat is available for an ill child to rest on. First Aid supplies are available and complete. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detector that meets statutory requirements. Director states there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises. A 2A 10BC fire extinguisher was observed, indicating fully charged and was serviced on 08/14/2024, as indicated on service tag. Emergency disaster drills are to be conducted every 6 months. Last emergency drill was conducted on 10/17/2024. All food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish and rodents and/or any other vermin. Snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity, and appropriateness to children in care. This facility provides AM and PM snack. Lunch is brought in from a third party vendor, Victor Juniors. LPA observed the fridge had bottles and food that were labeled and stored individually for each child in care. At 10:00 am, LPA reviewed the outdoor play area. Outdoor playground equipment is in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is one outside play space for Infant Room 1 and 2, that has playhouses, small climbing equipment, and play mats. There is another area for the Young Toddler Room that has sand area, climbing equipment, bikes and play mats. Per Assistant Director, the sand area is sifted and inspected in the morning before children go outside and in the evening. Drinking water is readily available outdoors. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher during tour. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. All areas were identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. 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 Page 2 of 4 Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. Child records were deemed complete. Staff records were reviewed to ensure Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. Staff records were deemed not complete. While touring Infant Room 1, LPA observed Staff 2 (S2) did not have Criminal Record Clearance. Per Assistant Director, S2 should be associated to the license. After LPA contacted Licensing Office and Assistant Director checked Guardian roster, S2 is pending Criminal Record Clearance. LPA explained to the Director that S2 is not cleared to be around daycare children. S2 was removed from the premises at 10:25 am. S2 is able to resume employment at the facility once criminal record clearance has been granted. AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – On or before March 30, 2018 any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers . Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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)/ (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-andresources/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 advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . Page 3 of 4 CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP Director 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. Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. The deficiency listed on the following page was observed by the LPA and is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22 or Health and Safety code. One type A deficiency along with a $500 civil penalties is being issued today for regulation 1596.871(c)(1)(A) - Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility. Please see attached LIC 809-D for citation. Deficiencies that are being cited have been cleared, as staff member was removed from the facility. A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon their return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled child for the next 12 months. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt (LIC9224) shall be in each child’s file, acknowledging receipt. 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. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the report was provided to director along with appeal rights to Director, Jenny Butterworth. Page 4 of 4