Routine inspection·July 20, 2021

An unannounced Required 1 Year Inspection was conducted on this day by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lucero in accordance with Community Care Licensing (CCL) Title 22 Division 12 Chapter 1, governing Infant Child Care Centers. Facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 18. Licensing staff met with Director Sachin Sangani. The program currently operates Monday thru Friday from 6:00am to 6:00pm. Licensing staff was taken on a guided tour of the facility of both indoors and outdoors. During the site inspection, there is a total census of 8 infants present and a total census of two teachers present. Furniture and equipment was inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Storage for infants’ belongings and napping equipment/cribs was inspected and meet all regulatory requirements. Availability of drinking water was reviewed. The children have their own sippy-cups with their names written on them. Sinks were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, area safety and sanitation. Changing table has raised sides at least three inches high and is within an arm’s reach of a hand washing sink that delivers hot running water for staff hand washing. Toys observed to be clean. A first aid kit is kept in the classroom. Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are present in the facility and in operable condition. Fire extinguishers were serviced in March 2021 as noted on the service tag. Storage cabinet in classrooms was locked and hazardous items including poisonous cleaning compounds were stored inaccessible to children. Facility provides bedding materials which are laundered at the facility. Storage for children's belongings was reviewed. Food preparation areas were toured for safety, cleanliness and proper equipment. Meals are provided by parents if the infant is under one year's old. Facility provides meals if the infant is over one year's old. Bottles, dishes, and containers were labeled with infants’ names; dates were visible on all children's bottles and other refrigerated items. Outdoor equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and appropriateness. Required shade and fencing were inspected. LPA Lucero advised that the Infants need to be within the direct care and supervision, including visual supervision of the teacher(s) at all times. Infants use their own sippy-cups with their name written on the cups when outdoors. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water. No hazards or bodies of water observed. Teacher-infant ratios were observed and staff names recorded. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of infants are met and appropriate. Infant Needs and Assessments are done quarterly. Sign-in and out sheets and procedures were reviewed. Personal Rights of infants were observed by LPA. Staff and Infant Records were reviewed for completeness. Inspection of required forms made. Staff and Children’s Records were reviewed. Criminal Record Clearances were reviewed for adults. Staff #1 has Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED card provided by the American Red Cross completed on 12/20/2019 and is valid for two years. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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 The following was discussed with the Director: Rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours. Smoking is prohibited. No infant walkers, no Johnny Jumpers, no excersaucers or any other item that falls into that category are allowed in facility. The fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC must be serviced annually or as often as necessary. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors should be checked and batteries replaced as needed. Changes should be reported to the Department as soon as they occur such as construction, remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from your location. The Director was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Never-Shake-a-Baby were discussed. LPA also provided a complete packet of the Provider Information Network (PIN) 19-02-CCP dated February 20, 2019 regarding Safe Sleep Awareness Campaign during today’s inspection, PIN 19-06-CCP dated May 13, 2019 regarding U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Fisher-Price and Kids II Infant Equipment Recall, Safe Sleep - Frequently Asked Questions, Infant Sleeping Log (sample), LIC 9227 was discussed, and a Drill Log. Mandatory Forms for the children’s files and staff files, requirements for fire drills, earthquake drills and documentation were discussed. Role and responsibilities of being a Mandated Reporter were reviewed. The Director was advised how to access forms and Regulations online at www.ccld.ca.gov . Director was made aware that it is his/her responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. The Director was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. LPA advised Director that all adults 18 years of age and older providing Care & Supervision and/or have continuous presence in the facility shall adhere to a criminal background clearance with the Department of Justice, FBI and Child Abuse Index Check. LPA informed Director to log onto web site www.ccld.ca.gov to obtain forms and LIVE SCAN application. Records for all children and staff must be maintained for three (3) years after separation from the facility. The Director was also advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and to CCL within the time frame specified by the regulation. Director advised to visit www.shotsforschool.org for immunization information. Director advised that indoor and outdoor supervision required at all times. If outdoor area not adequately fenced, provider must be with children at all times when outdoors. There were no deficiencies cited during today's visit in accordance to the California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 Exit interview, copy of report was given. Appeal rights were issued and discussed.