Routine inspection·April 7, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nolan Tcheng conducted an unannounced Annual/Required inspection. Upon arrival at 3:15pm, LPA met with Director Gwen Blackmon. At 3:25am, LPA was led on a tour of the facility. This is a Mildly Ill program which consists of 1 classroom. Ages served are 0-12 years. The facility is affiliated and shares property with USC Arcadia Hospital. There is an infant (#191598992) and preschool (#191501974) license at the same address. Per licensee, there are currently 0 enrolled in the program. Director states the last child enrolled was 11/2024. Hours of operation for this facility are 7:30am-6pm Monday-Friday Licensing staff observed all required forms/publications to be posted in the office. Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. Meals are created to meet the needs of the individual child. At 3:25pm, LPA entered and inspected the Mildly Ill Building/classroom: There were 0 children present and 1 staff on site available for the program. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All floors are clean and safe. At 3:35pm, LPA observed the napping area of the facility. There is a nap area that is physically separated if an infant age child is enrolled in the program. There are mats available for child who are able to climb out of a crib. Cribs and napping equipment were observed in the infant program. LPA observed portable cribs that meet Consumer Product Safety Commission safety standards. Mattresses have an appropriate size mattress with a fitted sheet. Crib was observed to be free of loose items. REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 1 of 4 LPA observed the diaper changing table to be at least one inch thick, with raised sides of at least 3-inches, and within arms reach of the sink. There are two separate sinks available to avoid any contamination of food prep and diaper changing. There is a small side office connected to the classroom that is currently used as an isolation area. a mat is available for an ill child to rest on. There is a restroom located adjacent to the office. All toilets, hand washing, and bathing facilities are safe, sanitary and are operating properly. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects and rodents. Sufficient individual storage space for children was observed and each child has a cubby. Drinking water was readily available indoors via disposable water bottles. First Aid supplies are available and complete. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detector that meets statutory requirements. Facility uses in line fire alarm system that could not be tested during inspection as it would send notification to local fire department. Director states there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises. At 3:45pm, a fire extinguisher was observed. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 12/16/2024, as indicated on service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. Facility has an in-line fire alarm system that is directly connected to the local fire department. It detects smoke and carbon monoxide. Food for the children enrolled in the program is provided from the USC Hospital cafeteria. This facility provides breakfast, AM snack, lunch, PM snack, and dinner snack if the child stays past 5pm. At 4pm, LPA reviewed the outdoor play area. There is a grass area directly accessible by the classroom for children in care to use. Per Director, depending on the wellness of the child, outdoor usage is determined for each child. There are preschool and infant age play areas on the property that the Director states the child can use when other children are not present. Outdoor playground equipment is in safe condition, 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. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. Drinking water is readily available outdoors. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. Staff names were recorded. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. All areas were identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 2 of 4 At 4:10pm, facility files were reviewed. Disaster drills were not reviewed as there have been no children enrolled to participate. Staff files were reviewed for a health screening report and immunizations that meet regulatory requirements. Criminal Record Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's absence is on file. Educational background, training, and/or experience for each staff present are on file and were reviewed. Children files were not reviewed due to no enrollment. 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 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed 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. 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 facility did not require lead testing in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA explained the need for attestation for facilities on site. A Technical Assistance is bring provided to have them submit. REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 3 of 4 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/ . 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. At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Gwen Blackmon, at 4:35pm. Copy of Report provided. END OF REPORT PAGE 4 of 4