Routine inspection·August 8, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joe Macias conducted an unannounced Required - 1 Year Inspection (care tool). The purpose of today\342\200\231s visit is to ensure the facility is in compliance with Title 22 California Code of Regulations. LPA met with the Program Director Laura Dunn and explained the nature of today's visit. The facility also has a preschool license #270709673 on site. LPA toured the Facility both inside and outside during todays visit. LPA observed the required posted materials, including the Facility License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610), Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148), Parents' Rights Poster (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Child Car Seat Law (PUB 269), and Activity Schedule. The hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 7:15am - 4:30pm. The LPAs observed that the facility is operating within the terms of the license and is in compliance with the approved fire clearance capacity. LPA reviewed five infant and two staff files during today's visit. Each child's file reviewed contains the Information and Emergency Information form (LIC 700), immunization records, LIC 9227, physicians report, personal rights, and parents rights, as well as Needs & Services Plans. Needs & Services Plans also include individual feeding plans for each child and are updated at least once every three months or sooner if needed. All staff have clearance through Carmel Unified School District. The Site Directors file contain the required transcripts/verification of experience. Director and all staff have current CPR and First Aid certifications on file. The Director understands that there shall be at least one person, with valid CPR and First Aid certifications, on site at all times in each licensed program (infant/ preschool) or present during off-site activities (field trips). Director understands the conditions, limitations, and capacity specifications of the Facility license. Director understands that infants shall be visually supervised at all times. LPA observed that all rooms are in order. Drinking water is readily available for the children in each room and in the outdoor playground area via water dispensers, pitcher, cups, and water bottles. The facility has completed the required lead testing and found no exceedance levels present. LPA observed solid waste containers with tight-fitting lids in each room. Staff and children's bathrooms are clean, sanitary. There is a separate staff bathroom not utilized by the children which an isolated child can use if needed. Director states that there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the Director Laura Dunn 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 licensee [or 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. LPA observed all furniture and equipment is in good condition and safe for the children. The infant changing table has raised sides that are at least 3 inches in height. The infant changing table(s) has a vinyl changing pad that is at least 1 inch think and in good condition. Napping equipment is appropriate. The playground area utilized by children is surrounded by appropriate fencing. The infant playground/ outdoor space is separate from the preschool outdoor space. LPA observed that the outdoor equipment is age appropriate. LPA did not observe any bodies of water. All food is prepared at the centralized kitchen, located at 3600 Ocean Ave. Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 92923. The food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter & rubbish, and free of rodents and other vermin. Cleaning supplies are securely stored and inaccessible to the children. LPA observed a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, and working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors. The last fire disaster drill was conducted on May 19, 2023. Director states that the Facility does not administer medications at this time. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Clearances for individuals at this facility who require caregiver background checks are issued by State Department and/or County Office of Education and do not come under the jurisdiction of Community Care Licensing Division. CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: 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 child care 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). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP Director Laura Dunn was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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 . No deficiencies cited, exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Program Director Laura Dunn. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.