Routine inspection·August 9, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Shandra Powell, conducted an unannounced annual required inspection on 08/09/2022. LPA met with Director Mc Duffie, who guided LPA on tour inside and outside of the facility. This is an infant center that consists of four rooms. Facility operation hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. There is also a preschool program with facility number 191605004 on the premises. Children's sign in/out sheets were reviewed electronically. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. Census was taken and LPA observed four (2) infants with 5 infant/toddlers in care with the proper teacher to infant ratios. LPA observed sign in and out sheets which showed only 2 infants signed in out of the 6 present. Director stated the staff signs infants in and out if parents do not sign infants in or out. LPA explained regulation to director during inspection which reads; the person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out . This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Per Director, poisons are located in the locked storage closet. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detector that meets statutory requirements. The fire alarm system is directly connected to the local fire department. Director states there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises. a fire extinguisher was observed. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged however was last serviced in 2018 as indicated on service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. All toilets and hand washing facilities are safe, sanitary and are operating properly. All floors are clean and safe. LPA observed paint chipping on windowsill located in the first infant room located to the right after entering the facility. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. All kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish and 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. Drinking water is readily available both indoors and outdoors. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects and rodents. Outdoor playground equipment is in 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, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. INFANT PROGRAM Infant changing tables 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 California Code of Regulations (CCR) 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 CCR 101438.3 (a) - (e). Parents/Authorized Representative of infant(s) provide food and bottles for child(ren) enrolled in program. LPA advised Director and Staff, that all bottles and food are to be labeled with child(ren)’s name(s). Per Director, in the event an infant becomes ill, the lobby area will be used as the isolation area. FACILITY RECORDS All individuals present have obtained a criminal record clearance. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's absence is on file. Educational background, training, and/or experience for each staff present are on file and were reviewed. In review of children’s records, files contain information including, but not limited to the following: Name, address and telephone number of the child's authorized representative and of relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary. Disaster drill is posted and available for review. However Disaster drills were not conducted at least once a month. This poses a potential threat to the children in care. Menus are posted weekly on the parent board where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Parent(s)/authorized representative(s) provide own food for infant(s) in care. Infants 12-24 months are provided meals from the childcare program. The facility provides one (1) afternoon snack. The facility shall ensure that each infant is never left unattended , and is under the direct visual supervision of a staff person at all times. Safe Sleep 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-and-resources/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. The following was thoroughly discussed: 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. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 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 . The facility was not operating in substantial compliance during today’s inspection on 08/09/2022. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, deficiencies are cited. Notice of Site Visit A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit Interview Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Tiffini McDuffie.