Routine inspection·May 17, 2023

On 05/17/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA ) Jillinda Chandler made an unannounced visit to Children of Promise Child Development Center, for the purpose of conducting a 1- Year/Annual Random inspection. LPA met with Trena Lawson - administrator and Beverly Seto - Secratary. The schools infant center was inspected for Title 22, Health and Safety Compliance. During todays inspection no children were observed, per Ms. Lawson the schools last day care was provided was 4/21/2023. The following was observed during today inspection INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE Fire extinguishers were 2AB10C or larger, last inspected 4/10/2019 Carbon monoxide detector was observed in the schools kitchen First aid kits were available with the required essentials: scissors, bandages, tweezers, and thermometer Age appropriate equipment was observed in good repair The facility has central heating and cooling. Windows were in good repair free of chipping paint, dirt, insects or debris Adequate lighting was observed The classrooms were clean in good repair Trash cans used for solid waste were observed with tight fitting lids No Fireplaces or open face heaters were observed Disinfectants and cleaning solution and other toxins or poisons were made inaccessible to children, placed in locked cabinet or storage room The facility was equipped with a working telephone The required postings were also posted in a common area for parents and visitors review FOOD SERVICE: Parents provide foods and formulas for infant children, the facility shall provide meals for the older infants LPA observed a full kitchen that was inaccessible to children in care, the kitchen was clean refrigeration and storage for foods were observed. the infant class was equipped with refrigeration and a prepping area RESTROOMS The facility will use potty chairs for infants in the potty training or toileting stages. There shall be 1 potty chair per 5 children. LPA observed 2 changing tables within arms reach of a sink, sinks attached to the changing tables shall be used for hand washing, using adaptable stair case. OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE Toys and equipment were not observed per Ms. Lawson the school will use age appropriate, portable toys and equipment during outdoor activities The play yard gated with a 4 inch or higher gate. Artificial grass was observed for cushioning in the outdoor activity area. LPA observed trees for shade and benches for resting No hazardous conditions or equipment was observed during today\342\200\231s visit Licensee shall request a waiver of Title 22 section 101438.2 (b): Outdoor Activity Space for Infants. Outdoor activity space shall be physically separate from space used by children in the child care center and school-age child care center components. 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 . facility representative 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with or facility representative 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 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Beverly Seto