Routine inspection·April 19, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jennifer Hua conducted an unannounced Required - 1 year inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with Janet Ramirez, teacher in charge. A COVID-19 risk assessment was conducted prior to entry to the facility. LPA provided Ms. Ramirez with a copy of the LIC 125 Entrance Checklist to facilitate the inspection. This is a preschool program. Facility also has a licensed Preschool Program #191503710. Business hours are from Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Per teacher, director is on vacation and will return next Monday. LPA was guided to a facility tour by teacher in charge. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. There are of total of 3 classrooms, and each room is divided into 2 rooms. LPA observed the following: 10 infants supervised by 4 staff. The facility was observed to be within the license capacity and limitations. Children's roster was reviewed. Sign-In and Sign-Out sheets were reviewed. Rooms identified on facility sketch were inspected Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Napping equipment and bedding were inspected. Storage for children's belongings. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. General sanitation was observed. Availability of indoor drinking water was observed. A first aid kit is kept in each classroom . Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are present in the facility. Fire extinguishers are serviced annually. Storage cabinet in classrooms was locked and hazardous items including cleaning compounds were stored inaccessible to children. Report continues to next page Outdoor equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and appropriateness. Required shade, drinking water and fencing were inspected. LPA informed Director that the infants need to be within the direct care and supervision, including visual supervision by 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 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 or updated as needed. Personal Rights of infants were observed by LPA. Staff and Infant Records were reviewed for completeness. Inspection of required forms made. Director stated there is a always a staff in the crib room when there is napping infant(s). During the walk, LPA observed a staff in the crib room supervising napping infants. Staff and Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed. Criminal Record Clearances were reviewed for Associations and Transfers. Director and Staff are current on Pediatric First aid/ CPR as observed. Staff have required required Immunization and have completed the Mandated Reporting training. 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 Per teacher no medication is provided at this time. The following was discussed with the teacher: 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. INFANT CARE: Appropriate sleeping arrangements and cribs is available/observed. (one crib for each infant in care is required). Cribs will not hinder the entrance or exit from the sleeping space, mattresses shall be firm and covered with a fitted sheet that overlaps the underside so it cannot be dislodged. Cribs shall be free of loose articles and objects. No objects shall be hanging above or attached to the side of the crib. LPA did not observe any infants swaddled while in care. LPA advised the Licensee that infants shall be placed on their back for sleeping and shall be supervised. Infants shall be checked on every 15 minutes and document the time of each 15-minutes. LIC 9227 Plan shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age. LPA provided the Director with a copy of A Child Care Provider\342\200\231s Guide to Safe Sleep, by American Academy of Pediatrics. LPA also consulted and explained Child Abuse Reporting, Never Shake a Baby, and Safe Sleeping practices. 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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/tion-process . For forms, updates, Title 22 Regulations visit www.ccld.ca.gov Deficiencies cited on attached 809D Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with teacher Janet Ramirez. Page 3 of 3