Routine inspection·January 30, 2025

On 1/30/25 at 9:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA)s Stephanie Li and Joanne Solorio Campos conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival, Licensee Lydia Nandekumaran led LPA\342\200\231s on a tour of the facility. Per director, there are currently 24 children enrolled in the Infant program. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm. Infant program operates at the same site as the preschool program located on Lake Avenue Church, parking access from Maple st. The Infant rooms are located in the Family Life Hall. Facility office is located in Hutchins Hall near the prek classrooms. Facility has waivers on file for shared playground with preschool and diaper changing table waiver. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The facility consists of 3 classrooms and 2 playgrounds for which a waiver is on file. The following was observed: Infant room FL101 had 10 children and 3 staff. Staff names were recorded. Infant room FL102 had 10 children and 3 staff and Toddler Room FL103 had 15 children and 3 staff. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. All children were observed to be under active/visual supervision of a teacher during the tour. Licensing staff observed disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children were not accessible to children. LPA\342\200\231s observed one child\342\200\231s prescription medication (epi-pen) to not be in it\342\200\231s original packaging and labeling. LPA\342\200\231s advised director and staff that all prescription medication needs to stored with the original packaging prescription label. A deficiency is being issued by Title 22 regulations. See page LIC809D. Classroom furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All floors are clean and safe. Napping equipment cots, cribs and bedding were inspected for good condition, appropriate storage, and cleanliness . Storage for children's belongings were inspected. All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. First Aid supplies are available and complete. Drinking water is available and provided through 5 gallon jugs of filtered water. The director\342\200\231s office is used as the sick area for an ill child to rest. Page 1 of 4 Cribs and napping equipment were observed in the infant program. LPA\342\200\231s observed portable cribs that meet Consumer Product Safety Commission safety standards and 2 cribs that did not. 2 Nu-line drop down portable crib gates were observed in the infant napping room. LPA\342\200\231s advised Director that drop down cribs were not allowed for use. Per Director, they have extra cribs in storage room and switched it out during visit. Mattresses have an appropriate size mattress with a fitted sheet. Crib was observed to be free of loose items. Cots were available for infants who can climb out of crib. Sleeping area is physically separated and cribs do not limit staff\342\200\231s ability to watch infants at all times. Per director, parents take sheets home to wash weekly and a washer and dryer is available on site for daily wash if needed. At approximately 10:11am LPA\342\200\231s observed the diaper changing table to be at least one inch thick, with raised sides of at least 3 inches, and not within arm\342\200\231s reach of the sink. Facility has a waiver on file for the changing table. During time of inspection LPA\342\200\231s did observe 2 out of the 3 diaper changing pads to be fully enclosed with a fabric pillow case which does not allow for sanitation after every diaper change, which can pose a risk to the health and safety of the children in care. Deficiency is being issued per Title 22 regulations. See page LIC809D. There is at least one sink for every 15 children and 3 working toilets. LPA\342\200\231s observed that there is a food prep area in the every classroom with one working sink. Licensing staff observed all required forms/publications to be posted by the front entrance. LPA\342\200\231s observed that facility license, playground waiver and diaper changing waiver is not posted on parent boards in the classrooms. License and waivers were posted in the Directors office and advised for director to copy and post in all infant and toddler classrooms. Per director, parents bring children\342\200\231s food and bottles from home and LPA\342\200\231s observed children\342\200\231s food and bottles are labeled with individual names. 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. Licensing staff observed the required 2A10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 5/2024 on service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide and smoke detector that meets statutory requirements. LPA\342\200\231s did not test the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as they are hardwired. Director stated there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises. The last Disaster drill was conducted in 9/10/24. Page 2 of 4 At 11:01am licensing staff observed the outdoor play area. The surface area of the play area and equipment was not observed to be in safe conditions. Per director, the children have not used the outdoor play area due to the recent fires in the area and the health departments guidelines which has restricted outdoor play. During inspection LPA\342\200\231s observed a children\342\200\231s playhouse broken and knocked over as well as part of the lattice surrounding the play yard fencing to be broken and fallen/placed in the children\342\200\231s play area. LPA\342\200\231s observed several children\342\200\231s equipment to have sharp, loose or pointed parts as well as stagnant water in the play equipment. Per Director, facility just re-opened from the fires last week and is in contact with the church to get the yards cleaned up. LPA\342\200\231s emailed public health guidelines for returning after wildfires. LPA\342\200\231s advised director that children need to have access to outdoor play. Director will update LPA\342\200\231s about cleaning status after consulting with the church. Sign in and out is completed digitally through the Brightwheel app where parents utilize a qr code. Staff records and children\342\200\231s records were reviewed. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. One teacher was missing proof of current immunizations (Mmr and Tdap) A deficiency is being issued, see page LIC809-D. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) is currently being provided. 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 LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at http://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforescources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resoucrces/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed applicant/licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at http://www/cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Sleep logs and sleep plans were reviewed and verified for completion. Page 3 of 4 Facility 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-process . 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 childcare 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). The facility has completed lead testing and is in the process of remediating lead exceedances. LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information . Teacher was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Based on Licensing staff interview/observations and records review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children\342\200\231s health and safety. Page 4 of 5 Licensing staff informed licensee a copy of this licensing report dated 01/30/2025 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. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) \342\200\223 must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Exit interview conducted, report was reviewed, and appeal rights were given to Licensee Lydia Nandekumaran. page 5 of 5