Routine inspection·March 12, 2025

On 3/12/25, at 9:20AM Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) T. Tran and L. Voong arrived at the above facility to conduct a annual random inspection. Upon arrival, LPAs met with center director, Adharshi Perera. LPAs announced the purpose of today\342\200\231s visit. About 9:35AM, we toured all the accessible areas for the children in care. LPAs observed proper care and supervision. All center staff that were present during today\342\200\231s visit were check for fingerprint clearance and associated to the licensed facility. This is an Infant facility with Preschool (198400823) license on the premises. Infant class consists of one classroom located on the side of the building. The hours of operation are from 6:30AM-6:00PM Monday-Friday. LPAs observed all posting requirements for operation on the posting board LIC 203A-License, LIC-9213-Notice of site visit, LIC 610 A-Emergency Disaster Plan, LIC 9148-Earthquake Preparedness Check List, PUB 394-Notification of parent\342\200\231s rights poster, LIC 613A- Personal Rights, PUB 269- Child Car Seat Law, Menus, Activity Schedule, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Shaken Baby Syndrome Poster, and safe sleep poster. Staff and children files were reviewed. The facility obtained current pediatric CPR and First Aid and mandated reporter training for child abuse for all facility staff members. LPAs did not observe the facility conducted 15 minutes safe sleep monitoring for children 0-2. Staff S2 & S3 missing TB test. Completion testing and remediated lead exceedances. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. Storage for children's belongings, isolation area was inspected in the director's office. Classroom observed with a changing area within the arm reach of the sink. Children napping area and cribs were observed to be safe and sanitation. LPAs reminded there shall be no loose objects or blanket inside the crib. Trash can with tight lids, First Aid supplies, smoke detectors; carbon monoxide/fire extinguishers were observed. A review of medication policy, including administering, labeling, storage, and records was made. Sign in and out sheet procedures were reviewed. All bottles, food items and snacks were observed to be efficient with label and dated. Separated outdoor play areas were observed. Separate play yard with sufficient shade for infants observed. Equipment was inspected for safety and age appropriateness and free of hazards items. LPAs did not observe any bodies of water on the premises. Facility was informed of responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-540-4000. LPA advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and to CCL within the time frame specified by the regulation, this includes any changes as soon as they occur such as construction, remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from your location. LPAs informed the Facility Representative of the Childcare Advocate Program (CCAP) to provide many other helpful resources to the licensees and the public. LPA advised access forms, regulations, and quarterly updates on the Childcare Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . 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 . Facility representative (FR), 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 Childcare 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. CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND REMEDIATED LEAD EXCEEDANCES. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Childcare 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. LPAs referred FR to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative 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 facility representative 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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . 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 Childcare Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Facility representative 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. The facility was not found in compliance with Title 22 regulations, Type B deficiencies were cited at this time. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. 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. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Adharshi Perera.