Routine inspection (3-year)·January 21, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Keyona Scott, conducted an unannounced annual required inspection to the Child Care Center on 01/21/2025. Upon LPA's arrival to the child care center office, there was no staff present in the office. LPA met with preschool teacher (S1) at 9:20 AM and was guided to the infant classroom. LPA observed one (1) infant with one (1) teacher in the infant room activity area at 9:41 AM. LPA observed six (6) infants with one (1) unsupervised volunteer in the eating and napping area at 9:45 AM; which poses a potential risk to the health, safety and/or personal rights of the children in care. LPA observed that volunteer did not have an active livescan or criminal record clearance. LPA observed lead teacher (S2) enter infant room at approximately 9:50 AM. LPA continued to tour infant area and observed in infant outdoor play area at 9:57 AM, one (1) staff, sitting in the activity slide on the infant outdoor play area. During inspection, LPA observed that two individuals, one (1) volunteer) and one (1) staff did not have a livescan or criminal record clearance or exemption to present in the child care center; which poses and immediate risk to the health, safety and/or personal rights of the children in care . LPA met with staff (S3) who works at another childcare center location, however, has a criminal record clearance and is associated with facility. LPA continued tour with S3. Upon return to the infant room, LPA observed an infant sleeping in a swing; which poses a potential risk to the health, safety and/or personal rights to the child(ren) in care. By the end of tour, LPA observed a total of ten (10) infants present in care with two qualified teachers. Licensee arrived at facility at approximately 11:20 AM. This is an infant center that serves infants ages two (2) months to two (2) years old. There is also an active preschool (facility# 197419522) located on the premises. Operation hours are Monday through Friday 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. PHYSICAL PLANT All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The infant program consist of one classroom and a napping room. LPA observed cubbies with infants names at the entrance of the infant room, cushioned floor mats, blocks, activity toys and other age-appropriate playthings in the infant room. PAGE 1 LPA observed cribs with blankets in the infant napping room. LPA advised lead teacher (S2), staff (S3) and Licensee that blankets are prohibited in cribs. Licensee's Assistant purchased fitted sheets to be placed on infant mattress pads. LPA observed fitted sheets placed on infant mattress pads in the infant room prior to infants napping. The facility was kept clean, neat and orderly. LPA observed two (2) changing stations within an arms reach of a sink in the infant classroom. Per Licensee, there are no potty - trained infants in the infant program; potty-training begins when the child moves to the two - year old classroom in the preschool program. All poisons and hazardous items are stored in upper cabinets and inaccessible to infants in care. All floors are clean and safe. LPA observed the classroom and all kitchen areas and/or food preparation areas clean and free of litter, rubbish, rodents and/or any other vermin, flies, gnats and other insects. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. Outdoor play area is located adjacent to the infant room. Outdoor play equipment is in safe condition and is 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. LPA observed playhouse, cozy coupes, infant activity slide and other age appropriate equipment in the outdoor play area. There is adequate shade area in the infant outdoor play area. Drinking water is readily available both indoors and outdoors. FACILITY RECORDS There is at least one person present at facility that is trained in Pediatric CPR and First Aid. Per file review, LPA observed completion of Mandated Reporter training certificate in staff's files reviewed. LPA reviewed one (1) staff files completed with he following personnel records during today's inspection: Staff Qualifications; Proof of immunization of measles (MMR), pertussis (Tdap) and influenza; Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification; TB clearance or risk assessment; LIC 503 (Health Screening Report); LIC 508 (Criminal Record Statement); LIC 9108 (Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse); Mandated Reporter Training Certificate; LIC 9052 (Employee Rights) LPA reviewed two (2) staff files with infant teacher qualifications. PAGE 2 LPA reviewed three (3) infant's files of the following children's records: LIC 613A (Personal Rights); Admission Agreement; LIC 701 (Physician's Report); LIC 995 (Notification of Parents' Rights); LIC 627 (Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment); Immunization Record. LPA observed the following during today's inspection: Facility License Menus LIC 610- Emergency Disaster Plan LPA provided the following documents to be posted during today's inspection: PUB 269- Child Passenger Restraint System Poster LIC 613A- Personal Rights PUB 393- Notification of Parents' Rights LPA reviewed the following documents during today's inspection: Verification of Disaster Fire Drills: Per review, last fire and earthquake drill was conducted on 12/09/2024 and 12/12//2024. Daily Activity Schedule Sign In/Out Sheets LPA provided Director with the following form for review and completion: LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness Checklist LPA identified the following locations during today's inspection: Functioning Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Alarm(s) and Fire Extinguisher(s) The facility was not operating in substantial compliance during today\342\200\231s inspection on 01/21/2025. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, deficiencies were cited; see LIC 809-D attached. PAGE 3 The following was thoroughly discussed: Licensee 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. LPA referred licensee to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [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 licensee [or 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. 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/ . Licensee [or facility representative] 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. LPA, Keyona Scott, informed licensee, Jerrilyn Cordett, that this report dated, 12/05/2024, documents one (1) Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA, Keyona Scott, informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 12/05/2024 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. PAGE 4 Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Natasha Madison. 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 . PAGE 5