Routine inspection·September 1, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alicia Bailey, conducted an unannounced required annual inspection on 09/01/2022 at 1:50 pm. Upon arrival, LPA Bailey met with the Site Supervisor Candace Barber. LPA Bailey was guided on a tour of the facility including both indoor and outdoor areas. The staff's 5 to 14 children met the ratio. At 2:00 pm, fingerprint clearances were assessed and noted. This is Head Start program, the facility program is for ages 2- 5 years. The facility's hours are Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The Center Facility Visit Checklist is provided during inspection. At 2:20 pm , all areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected and checked the following: Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. The children and the staff restrooms were inspected for the appropriate age, sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperatures, toilet paper, paper towels, area safety, and sanitation. At 2:29 pm, LPA Bailey inspected day-care room 1. LPA Bailey observed age-appropriate furniture, equipment, toys and napping equipment and bedding were in good repair. At 2:40 pm the facility food prep area was toured. LPA Bailey inspected the food preparation area, storage and refrigeration were clean. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks. At 2:50 pm, bedding identification was inspected. Storage for children's belongings and an isolation area with a sink, toilet, and mats/cots were inspected for cleanliness At 4:00 pm, the following was discussed with the Candace Barber. 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 . Crystal Stair Randle 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, before the 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 . No deficiencies were cited by Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and Health & Safety Codes. At this time, the licensee complies with California Title 22 Regulations. Upon receipt, Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for thirty (30) days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100 civil penalty. Technical advisory issue An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the Site Supervisor Candace Barber. Notice of site visit was issued. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed the site 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. CPSC to be notified of any recalls of their purchased equipment LPA Bailey reviewed Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Shaken Baby Syndrome, and safe sleep practices with licensee. *Infants should always sleep on their backs, mouths facing up. Infant Needs and Services Plan: The written infant needs and services plan shall be updated at least quarterly, or as often as necessary to assure its accuracy. Infant Care: LPA advised the applicant to sleep infants where they can be directly supervised at all times. LPA advised against sleeping infants in a separate room. LPA reviewed SIDs, Never Shake A Baby, and safe sleeping practices. Infants should sleep mouth up, on their backs, free of clutter surrounding their sleeping space. Safe sleep concepts were provided. LPA discussed PIN 20-24-CCP. The incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual - Child Care Centers Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, 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)/ (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 At 3:00 pm, the availability of drinking water was reviewed. First Aid supplies were inventoried. A review of medication policy, including administering, labeling, storage, and records. At 3:15 pm, LPA Bailey toured the outside play area of the facility. LPA Bailey observed age-appropriate and good repair of all outdoor equipment. There are no weapons or bodies of water on the premises. The smoke detectors, carbon monoxide & fire extinguisher (02/09/2022 service) are operable. LPA Bailey reviewed the Earthquake last conducted on 08/16/2022 & fire drill log last conducted on 08/31/2022 . At 3:21 pm, LPA Bailey reviewed 7 children's files all 7 children files was in compliance. At 3:35 pm LPA, Bailey reviewed 4 staff records that was in compliance. At 3:47 pm, LPA Bailey conducted a staff interview with Site Supervisor Candace Barber. Today a Case Management Inspection was conducted on this day by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alicia Bailey to address an Unusual Incident Report that was received in the licensing office on 06/29/2022. Child 1 ( Ch1) was on playground platform and jump teacher notice child 1 was limping. Teacher called parent child 1 was pick up early. Last day school year, no medically attention needed. Child 1 return the first day (08/08/22) of the new school year. Based on all information obtained on this date, and interviews conducted with Site Supervisor , no follow-up is necessary regarding the incident. The incident appears to be an accident . It appears to be nothing the Site Supervisor and the facility staff could have done to prevent the incident from occurring. The facility followed all proper procedures per the parent hand book/admission agreement, incident reports were sent in properly and timely, all medical needs were met if needed and parents notified.