Routine inspection·May 9, 2023

At 9:20 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Roxana Lopez conducted an unannounced Random inspection. A risk assessment was conducted upon entry- appropriate PPE was used. LPA met with Stephanie Garcia, Director, who guided analyst on tour of the facility. This facility operates Monday-Friday from 7:00am -6:00pm. This is an infant program that is licensed for 36 children. There is also a preschool on site license # 198016248 and a school- age component license # 198016249 All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The infant program consists of three classrooms. LPA observed in the Monkeys classroom 10 children with 4 staff, Panda classroom 9 children with 3 staff and in the Bears classroom 8 children with 2 staff. Teacher-child ratio is met. All adults present have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption on file. The following was observed during the tour of facility: PHYSICAL PLANT Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Director states that there is no poisons in the facility. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All toilets and hand washing facilities are safe, sanitary and are operating properly. All floors are clean and safe. All kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish and rodents and/or any other vermin. 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. ------------------------------ pg, 1 of 4 -------------------------------------- Drinking water is readily available both indoors and outdoors. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects and rodents. 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, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. INFANT PROGRAM Infant changing tables have a padded surface no less than one inch thick and are covered with washable vinyl or plastic and have raised sides at least three inches high. Toys were observed to be clean and safe. Infant napping equipment and cribs were observed. Sheets are washed daily on site. Indoor activity space for this infant program is physically separate from the other components at this facility. Individual Feeding Plans are on file for each infant. Infant Needs and Services Plan are on file for each infant. Teachers present have proof of the required infant units on file and meet the qualification requirements. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director Stephanie Garcia 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 supervisor 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. -----------------------------------------------------------pg 2 of 4 ---------------------------------------------------------- LPA observed the LIC 9227 Individual Sleeping Plan On File and observed a 15 minutes check sleep log for each individual child. FACILITY RECORDS All individuals present have obtained a criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. 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. In review of children\342\200\231s records, files contain information including, but not limited to the following: Name, address and telephone number of the child's authorized representative and of relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary. LPA issued a copy of the LIC 857 Children\342\200\231s Records Review and the LIC859 Staff Records Review to the licensee during this inspection. Children's roster was reviewed and is current. Children present were signed in. Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on 4/21/2023. Smoke detectors and Carbon monoxide detectors are operable. Carbon Monoxide detectors are interfaced with HVAC system. Menus are 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. Facility provides breakfast, lunch and pm snack. Facility also provides formula for infants drinking formula. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual -------------------------- pg. 3 of 4 ----------------------------------------- Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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 LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . Director, Stephanie Garcia that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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 . 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 Stephanie Garcia, Director ----------------------------------------------- pg 4 of 4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------