Routine inspection·April 20, 2023

At approximately 10:05am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Matthew Gallo met with Director Malissa Cruz for the purpose of an unannounced annual random inspection of the infant center with a toddler option. The infant section included 8 infants under 18 months supervised by 4 staff, and the toddler option included 7 toddlers aged 18-36 months supervised by 4 staff. Early Learning Program Manager Cindy Maciel was also present during the inspection. Director was reminded never to exceed the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. Facility hours of operation are 7:30am-3:30pm . Facility does provide transportation services. LPA toured the building including all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service and outdoor play areas. All necessary documents were posted. All toxic and hazardous items were inaccessible to children, and director stated there were no poisons, firearms, or pools of water on the premises. Functional carbon dioxide detector and smoke detector were present. Furniture and equipment were in good condition, and LPA communicated the importance of regularly checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ , further recommending they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Playground equipment and surfaces were free of loose or sharp parts, and the areas underneath or around climbing equipment were sufficiently cushioned with granulated rubber and wood chips. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. The food preparation space was free of litter and all food was protected against contamination. Storage containers with solid waste had tight-fitting covers. Program provides breakfast, lunch, and snack, and menus were posted in visible sight. Drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. LPA observed full legal signatures while reviewing the sign in and sign out sheet as required for infant age component. Medication was properly stored and inaccessible to children. Report Continued on LIC809-C Sufficient napping equipment was available, and LPA reminded Director that napping infants must have 100% visual supervision at all time. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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. Staff and children's records were reviewed. Each child's file was complete. Review of staff records confirmed at least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification and that all staff currently employed with the facility have a criminal record clearance, health screening report, documentation of the educational background, training, and/or experience, and valid AB1207 Manded Reporter Training certificates. 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. LPA reviewed the Department's inspection authority and discussed with designee any changes that may occur regarding the director or an employee acting in the director's absence must be reported to department within 10 working days. Director was encouraged to the visit the departments website at WWW.CCLD.CA.GOV for information regarding childcare updates, forms, regulations and legislation pertaining child care centers. No deficiencies were cited during today\342\200\231s inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Malissa Cruz. Appeal rights and notice of site visit were provided, the latter of which must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.