Routine inspection·September 23, 2022

An inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Mary Trinh. The facility file was reviewed prior to this visit. A review of staff records indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over working in the facility, 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 licensed 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. Operating hours are 7:30am \342\200\223 5:30pm, Mon-Fri. The facility was toured inside and outside and the floor and yard plan were verified. Activity space for infants is separate from other age groups. Infant and toddlers each have separate classrooms. The items which could pose a danger to children (detergents and cleaning compounds) were inaccessible to children. The Director stated that poisons are not stored on site and none were observed. The facility was free of flies, insects and rodents. The toys, floors, and other equipment and surfaces appeared clean, toxic free, safe for infants and in good condition. There is uncontaminated drinking water available to children both indoors and outdoors. The infant changing tables have at least 3" sides and sanitary vinyl pads that are at least 1" thick. The toddler bathroom and hand washing area appeared to be in safe and sanitary operating condition. There was sufficient napping equipment (cribs and cots) available that meet requirements. A current menu was posted. Food prep areas are clean. Food is properly stored and refrigerated as needed. Garbage cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids. Continued... The playground was free of hazards. The playground equipment and surface areas appeared in safe condition. There were no bodies of water observed. The Director stated no weapons are stored on site and none were observed. During today's inspection, infant/toddler staffing ratios were being met and 18 children were being directly supervised by 1 Fully Qualified Teacher, 3 Lead Teachers and 1 Aide. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity. At least one staff member present possessed current CPR and First Aid certifications (expires 06/18/2024). Full signatures were observed on sign/in, sign-out sheets. Childrens records (10) were reviewed at 12:15 pm. Staff records (7) were reviewed at 12:00 pm. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee 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. Other links to resources were provided as well. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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 A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Saprina Rodriguez. 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/process .