Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 1/31/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Suzette Ornelas conducted unannounced required annual inspection at
WEVILLAGE VENTURA, LLC
. LPA met with Lead Teacher , Cassidy Barnes and discussed the purpose of the visit. Lead Teacher guided LPA on a tour of the facility inside and out. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.
LPA observed all required postings in a prominent area. LPA observed 19 children and 6 teachers. Sign in/out sheet confirmed this to be accurate. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. A walk through of the classroom area was conducted. LPA observed 1 licensed infant classroom on the premises with a partition that divides the room into two, this is where infants nap and eat.
Infants (0-2yrs)
All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected.
Infant Classroom: 19 children 5 teachers, 1 floater
A walk through of the classroom room space was conducted, the space was found to be clean and free from any potential hazards. Furniture was found to be in good repair and age appropriate. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. There is adequate heating, lighting and ventilation. Isolation area for ill children is in the Director’s office. LPA observed adequate arrangements for isolation and care of ill children.
The bathroom and toileting areas were inspected, facility is equipped with 2 changing tables, 1 toilet and 1 sink. LPA observed changing tables, mats, toilet and sink to be in good repair. 2 changing tables are at arms reach of a sink. The areas were found to be clean. There
is adequate lighting/ventilation in the areas.
All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean and safe. Per lead teacher, parents provide daily meals for children school provides snacks as needed. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is readily available both indoors and outdoors via water bottles.
The facility is equipped with a working smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed fire extinguishers (2A 10BC) located throughout the facility with service date of 10/20/2022. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. First Aid Kit was observed to be complete. Fire Drill log was observed to be complete and current. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection.
The facility has sufficient cribs, cots or mats for infant napping. Each crib, mat or cot is occupied by only one infant at time and cribs are kept free from all loose articles including blankets and pillows and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Staff physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress via the digital ProCare App., which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. Documentation for infants up to 12 months includes sleeping position if it is other than on their back. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete.
Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed child care facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have received a criminal record clearance or exemption. 2 staff CPR and Pediatric First Aid certificates were observed to be current. The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were incomplete, 3 staff need to obtain Mandated reporter Training (AB1207) Certificate (every 2 years), 6 staff need proof of immunization for MMR and Tdap, 4 staff need proof of TB Clearance/LIC503.
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/
LPA and Administrator discussed the Community Care Licensing website
www.ccld.ca.gov
which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.
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 child care 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).
LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in
PIN 21-21.1-CCP
.
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
.
Administrator 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.
Lead Teacher, Cassidy Barnes 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.
Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, 3 type B deficiencies are cited. (see LIC809D)
This report shall be made available to the public upon request. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Lead Teacher, Cassidy Barnes.
