Routine inspection·May 3, 2022

On May 3rd,2022, at 10:50am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kassandra Medrano conducted a random annual licensing inspection today. Facility is licensed as a combination center which includes: infant and toddler programs. The infant program is located in Kitten, Cub, Koala rooms. Days and hours of operation: 7am-6pm, Monday-Friday. Analyst toured the facility building and grounds, conducted an evaluation of the physical plant, and reviewed children, staff and facility records. A review of staff records during today\342\200\231s visit indicates that all staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Facility representative 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 facility has a fully charged fire extinguisher that meets the minimum requirements, smoke detector, and a carbon monoxide detector in the facility. Facility is adequately furnished with age appropriate toys, furniture, cribs, changing tables, and equipment. Separate staff bathrooms are available. Outdoor play area inspected for health and safety hazards; areas around and under climbing equipment is cushioned with soft rubber. If breast milk is provided by parents, it is stored appropriately in the refrigerator in an individualized bag and each bottle is labeled. Facility does not provide formula and diapers for their child. Sinks are present in the classroom as well as located near the changing tables. No pools, spas, hot tubs, fish ponds or similar bodies of water are present. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, and toxins are inaccessible to children. Per staff, there are no firearms or weapons on site. Adequate first aid supplies are available. Facility has posted all the required licensing forms in a prominent accessible location. LPA reviewed staff and children's files. In the files that were reviewed, all children had a medical assessment and Infant Needs and Services Plan, and Infant Care feeding plan. In the staff files, all had criminal record clearance, personnel record, and a health screening with TB test. Staff have current Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification. Staff have the required immunization's and verification of the mandated child abuse reporting training as compliant with AB 1207. The following items were reviewed as part of today's visit: Care and Supervision of the Children, Child Discipline Procedures, Emergency Evacuation Procedures, Medication Policies, Isolation of Sick Children, Napping Requirements, Food Service, Cleaning and sanitation practices of linens, toys and equipment used In the infant center, Transportation, Parents Rights, and Reporting Requirements. Posting requirements for site visits were also discussed as well as AB 633 requirements. Facility informed that effective September 1, 2016, a person may not be employed or volunteer at a child care facility unless he or she has been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles or qualifies for an exemption pursuant to Health and Safety code 1596.7995 and 1597.662. LPA reviewed with director the Mandated Child Abuse Reporting training as compliant with AB 1207. As of January 1, 2018, all child care staff and volunteers are required to complete Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training every two years. The training can be obtained online at www.mandatedreporterca.com . Director was advised of the annual required pesticides training. For More information about changes to the Healthy Schools Act, templates, articles, and required training you can inspect the DPR website at: https://apps.cdpr.ca.gov/schoolipm/childcare/training/main.cfm LPA 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. Current forms and Title 22 Regulations can be obtained through the internet at www.ccld.ca.gov This facility provides IMS. A review of storage of medications, equipment and supplies, and reviewed children, personnel and administrative records. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Kelly Brown. 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 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.