Routine inspection (3-year)·March 13, 2025

On 3/13/25 at 09:40 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeanine Lipsey, and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Emiko Bell conducted an unannounced Annual/Required inspection. Upon arrival, LPM/LPA were greeted and let into the facility by Lead Teacher Maria Mendez, who guided LPM/LPA on a tour of the facility. Facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 12 infants. LPA observed four children and two staff present at the time of the visit. Owner Vasanthy William arrived at 9:50 am and Director Mary Kumar arrived at 10 am. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. The facility operates from 6:30 am to 6 pm. The facility is a single-story building; one classroom is the infant room. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are rendered inaccessible. The classroom was found to be clean and free from any potential hazards. Furniture was found to be in good repair and age appropriate. There is adequate heating, lighting, and ventilation. The isolation area for sick infants is the teachers\342\200\231 lounge. The Parent Board was observed to have all required postings. The Parent Board was observed to be in the hallway entrance which leads to both the Infant room and one of the Preschool classrooms. The parents sign each child in and out on a clip board located at the entrance. Upon review of the sign in/out sheets, LPM/LPA observed that two of the four infants present were not signed in. page 1 of 4 Lunches and PM snack are prepared/provided by the school. Menus are posted. There is a full-service kitchen on site. The kitchen is equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, freezer, stove, and sink. The kitchen has cold and hot running water. Plastic containers were observed to store opened foods. LPA observed safety lock on one cabinet, rendering detergents and toxins inaccessible to children. There was a water dispenser with eight 5-gallon water bottles observed for dispensing. The trash cans used for solid or soiled waste were observed with tight fitting lids. The outdoor area is fully enclosed. The infant outdoor activity area is gated and separated from the preschool outdoor activity area. Age-appropriate toys and equipment was observed. Artificial turf was observed in the play yard for cushioning. The director was reminded that children are to be visually supervised at all times and no child should ever be left alone. Upon touring the infant playground, LPM/LPA observed that one of the pieces of playground equipment was found to have a sharp edges from cracked hard plastic that may harm a child and a wooden playhouse that has a staple protruding out. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. The facility is equipped with a working Carbon Monoxide detector in the kitchen. The Fire Drill log was observed to be complete as of 2/7/25. The facility has sufficient cots for napping for children that can crawl out of the crib. Each cot has its own removable cover that is washed every Friday. LPA observed cribs in a napping section used by two infants. The mattress has its own fitted sheet and per staff, the crib sheets are washed every Friday. It was also observed that the napping area for the infants is not soundproof, away from disturbance. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files. Five of the five staff records reviewed were missing documents such as immunization records, the Health Screening Report, Statement of Acknowledgement of the Requirement to Report Child Abuse, Notice of Employee Rights, and the Mandated Reporter Training certificates were observed to be expired. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files. Five of the five children\342\200\231s records reviewed were missing documents such as immunization records, Admission Agreement, Personal Rights, Needs and Services plan, 15 minute sleep log, Infant Sleeping Plan, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment, Physician\342\200\231s Report and Notice of Parents Rights. page 2 of 4 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 . Director 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. 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). CCC DID NOT COMPLETE TESTING PRIOR TO THEIR DEADLINE. LPA\342\200\231s referred the director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director 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 the 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 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. page 3 of 4 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/ . Director 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. Based on LPA's observations, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children's health & safety. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Mary Kumar. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Page 4 of 4 .