Routine inspection·March 5, 2025

On March 5, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Calloway made an unannounced inspection to the above facility for the purpose of conducting a Required Annual Random inspection. LPA arrived and the Director was not present inside the center. LPA met with facility representative who granted access. LPA and representative toured the infant and toddler rooms inside and outside. LPA observed one napping infant and five infants in active play, with two staff. The toddler room there were four napping children and one active child in care with one staff. The facility operates from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm. Monday- Friday. There is one infant classroom for ages zero to two years old and a toddler classroom for one to two years old. All employees were criminally cleared and associated to the facility. Physical Plant: LPA observed infant classroom as one clean and safe classroom, the telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation are adequate. There are cubbies for children's belongings that were labeled in the classroom with the children’s names and a picture. The furniture, books, equipment, toys, and materials were age appropriate. All unused outlets were covered. There were napping cribs labeled and enough for all children. The bedding for each child is stored separately in the children’s cubbies and per staff, the bedding is washed weekly by the staff. There was a changing table with a handwashing sink nearby with soap, paper towels available. The refrigerator inside the classroom was functioning properly and had the infant bottles labeled with the children’s names. The diaper supply was adequate. There is an Emergency Survival Kit as a red backpack kept hanging on the wall inside the classroom. The First Aid kit was combined with the emergency kit. There is a sprinkler system inside the ceiling. Fire alarm pull switch was observed near the front door. Trash cans have secure lids. LPA observed three carpets in the classroom. Per staff, the carpets are cleaned daily and washed every two months. The scheduled activities were posted, and the menus were posted on the wall outside the classroom. The toddler room had appropriate furniture, books, and toys and there was a changing table with and washing sink, soap and paper towels. One sink inside the classroom was not working. Per representative, the order was placed for repair. There was 1% milk and snacks. The diaper supply was adequate. Napping logs were reviewed for both classrooms. Bathrooms: The children do not have a separate bathroom and are using diapers. The staff restrooms are in the hallway outside of the classroom. Kitchen: There is a clean, fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, two freezers, oven, microwave, pressure cooker, and sink. The facility provides morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snacks. Menus are posted. LPA observed allergy list posted on the wall. LPA observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks. There was 1% milk and whole milk for transitioning infants/toddlers inside the refrigerator. The cleaning supplies and chemicals are kept separate from the food underneath the kitchen sink. LPA observed the cabinet unlocked. Outside: Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair and is age appropriate. LPA observed a small play structure with two slides that was securely anchored and a canopy for shade. There was rubber mat as a cushioned surface. There was Little Tyke bikes, and play equipment, three water tables one was observed with rain water. There was concrete and grass for active play. The playground was observed to be free of debris. Drinking water for the toddlers is available in the form of a water jug and labeled water cups. Per representative, there are no active bodies of water on the premises, LPA observed three water tables with rain water and it’s raining today. Other: Children and staff files were reviewed. Some Staff files reviewed did not have all required immunizations. All infants in care have LIC 9227 form inside their files. One staff had a Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid expires 2/2026. Transportation is not provided. Disaster Drills: Fire drill was conducted 1/14/25, Earthquake drill was conducted 1/22/25, and Missing Child drill was conducted 1/16/25. Per representative, the most recent fire department inspection was 3/3/2025. The child/parent Roster was available during the inspection, and it had all the required information. Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive. There is a separate room for isolation and care of ill children inside the supervisor's office. Staff/child ratios were observed to be compliant.The sign in/out sheets are digital/electronic. Medications are not provided, but if needed are stored inside the office inaccessible to the children. A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with parent's written permission. The management staff administers medication and documents the dosage, date, and time onto a log. Medication is stored inside the office and medication is properly labeled and stored in its original container. Facility representative was reminded to access the Licensing website at www.ccld.ca.gov . to obtain information about the most recent regulatory changes and the Quarterly Updates. Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . 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 childcare 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). Or LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. Lead Poisoning: For more information, go to the California Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch’s website at www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb,or call them at (510) 620-5600. Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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 . Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/ subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. The On Duty Worker is available for questions Monday through Friday at (661) 202-3318 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM for questions, information, and Unusual Incident Reporting. There are deficiencies cited during this inspection and Technical Advisory. See 809D pages and TA attached to this report. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was read, a Notice of Site Visit, this report, and were provided to Nicole Ritter, Facility Representative. A Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for thirty (30) consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting will result in a $100 civil penalty.