Routine inspection·March 30, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lilli Babcock conducted an unannounced annual inspection. A risk assessment was conducted upon entry and appropriate PPE was used. LPA met with Director Maribeth Peralta to whom the reason for the visit was explained. Director guided analyst on tour of the facility. This facility operates Monday-Friday from 6:30am-6:30 pm. This is an infant program with a toddler component that is licensed for 54 children. There is also a preschool on site license #19801019814. The following was observed during the tour of facility: All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The infant program consists of 1 classroom, and the toddler component has one classroom. LPA observed the Infant classroom had 15 children with 4 staff and the toddler room had 18 children with 4 staff. All adults present have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption on file. PHYSICAL PLANT Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Director, states that there are 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. Page 1 of 5 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. LPA observed 2 trashcans without lids; one in the infant classroom and one in the toddler classroom. Drinking water is readily available both indoors and outdoors. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects and rodents. 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. Clean sheets are provided by parents bi-weekly. Indoor activity space for this infant program is physically separate from the other components at this facility. Infant Needs and Services Plans are on file for each infant. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director, Maribeth Peralta 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 observed there has been no sleep logs in the infant program for at least a month and Director did not know the toddler children needed a sleep log. LPA also observed 2 children unattended in the crib after waking up from a nap. LPA observed there were no staff visually supervising infants in the crib while sleeping on 2 occasions during the visit. LPA also informed director of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the Page 2 of 5 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. 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. In review of children’s 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’s Records Review and the LIC 859 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 3/7/23. LPA observed smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors to be functional. 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. Infants who are breast-feed or are bottle fed bring milk from home. The facility provides breakfast, AM snack, lunch, PM snack and evening snack for toddlers and older. 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. Page 3 of 5 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 LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations, and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov Director Maribeth Peralta, was reminded 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. The following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809 D deficiencies page are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. LPA Lilli Babcock informed facility representative, Mary Beth Peralta that this report dated 3/7/23 document(s) 1 Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Lilli Babcock informed the facility representative to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 3/7/23 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. 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 Page 4 of 5 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 . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Maribeth Peralta Page 5 of 5