Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Veronica Martinez Garza conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection at the above facility on 06/05/24 at 01:35 p.m. LPA met with administrator, Suk \342\200\234Mandy\342\200\235 Seto who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. According to Mandy, the director was out to lunch. This is an infant program licensed for 20 children. Operation hours are Monday \342\200\223 Friday from 08:00 a.m.\342\200\223 05:00
p.m. Per the director, there are 09 children enrolled. Director arrived at 2:22 p.m. and assisted LPA with the rest of the tour. This facility has a preschool component (LIC #198019937).
All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. The following staff was present during this inspection: Infant class: 07 with 1 staff and toddler class: 0 children with 0 staff. Staff 1 (S1), S3, S4 were at lunch during LPAs inspection. Teacher-child ratios were observed not to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded on the attached LIC859. All children were observed to be under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times.
LPA observed the facility to be clean and sanitary conditions. All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Drinking water was readily available indoors and outdoors. According to the director, parents provide their own water; however, the facility has filtered water available. LPA observed mats and cribs are used as napping equipment. LPA also observed all children have their own cubby. During inspection of the infant room, LPA observed staff 2 (S2) was alone with 7 children; 3 infants were napping in their cribs and 4 infants were sitting down on the highchairs. Per director, she was under the impression that 1 staff can be alone with napping infants. Based on LPAs observation, 4 children were wide awake and not napping. LPA also observed child 5 (C5) was asleep in a crib with a boppy pillow and a bib around their neck. At this time, the "office" is used as an isolation area.
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A mat is available for an ill child to rest on. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. 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.
LPA observed all required forms/publications to be posted in the entrance of the facility. Facility does not have a snack menu and according to the director, parents provide all infant food. Director states there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises.
First Aid supplies are available. LPA observed a current Emergency disaster drill. Last drill documented was on 05/16/24. LPA observed a functioning carbon monoxide detector. The fire extinguisher is fully charged and last service date 04/08/24.
LPA took a tour of the outdoor play area and inspected the outdoor play equipment for any lose or pointed parts. Outdoor areas around and/or under climbing equipment have cushioning material to absorb a fall. LPA observed that the playground equipment has a lot of spider webs and trash along the fence. LPA recommends that the playground is inspected prior to children use to ensure it is safe and clean. LPA did not observe the outdoor area to have enough shade. LPA also advised the director to make sure that the playground equipment is not hot to avoid any burns. LPA advised the director to check with the American Standard Testing Materials for Playground Guidelines and/or to use the manufactures recommendations for the playground equipment in efforts to be more in line with safety guidelines.
Sign in and out sheets were reviewed to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. LPA observed children present were signed in. Children\342\200\231s roster was reviewed and was observed to be current.
Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. LPA observed staff is not documenting safe sleep every 15 minutes for child 1 (C1) through C4. Per director, she was under the impression that infants over 12 months are not required to document infant sleep. Staff are documenting safe sleep for C5; however, it does not reflect every 15 minutes. LPA provided consultation.
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Staff Records were reviewed to ensure that appropriate documentation of education credits is on file. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. LPA observed staff files are complete.
SB792 (Immunization Requirements for Staff and Employees)
was discussed with the director.
AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting
\342\200\223 On or before March 30, 2018, any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided:
https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers
.
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/
.
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.
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-proces
.
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Director 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.
CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES:
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 the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in
PIN 21-21.1-CCP
.
The following deficiencies were cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and Health & Safety Codes. Please see 809D for documentation of deficiencies.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director Dulce Mendoza.
Type A citation
LPA Veronica Martinez Garza
informed Director, Dulce Mendoza that this report dated
06/05/24
document(s)
(2)
Type A citation(s) 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 Veronica Martinez Garza informed the Director, Dulce Mendoza to provide a copy of this licensing report dated
06/05/24
that documents any Type A citation(s) 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.
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