Routine inspection·March 24, 2023

On 03/24/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Stella Gutierrez arrived to the facility at 8:46 AM to conduct an on site visit for the purpose of a 1 year required inspection. LPA and director, Andrea Silva toured the facility at 9:20 AM inside and outside and the floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were verified. Census was taken in individual classrooms. The overall census observed was 3 infant staff and 12 infants in the infant room 3 staff and 08 infants over the age of 12 months in the toddler A classroom and 2 staff and 08 infants in the toddler B Classroom. During the inspe ction it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. Facility hours are 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM ., Monday through Friday. Entrance checklist (LIC 125) provided to Director upon arrival. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary conducted on 03/24/2023 indicates all facility staff or other individuals who required caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. The director 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. During the inspection of the indoor activity space, items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Poisons/Hazardous Items are not kept on the premises. Food is prepared on site; lunch and snacks are provided. Food prep areas were clean and sanitary. Page 1 of 5 Food is properly stored. Menus were posted where they could be reviewed by parents. Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and were observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. There is drinking water available to children indoors by cups and pitcher. The children's bathrooms are clean and sanitary. Children nap on cribs in the infant room and cots in the toddler rooms A & B, and bedding is stored individually and is taken home daily to be washed by parents. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months. The facility has a working carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher. Facility met all posting requirement. The California Child Passenger Safety Law was posted by the entrance of the facility. The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance. The playground was enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height. The surface of the outdoor activity space was well maintained and free of hazards. The cushioning material (Artificial turf commercially produced for the purpose) around the climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment appeared to be enough to absorbs falls. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by cups and jug. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. The facility grounds were safe, sanitary and in good repair. Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date, 08 staff files were reviewed. Health screening and immunization's as required were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1596.7995 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for were reviewed within compliance. . Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed child care providers, administrators, or employees of a licensed child day care facility to complete the mandated reporter training , and to renew the training every two years. 3 staff present today did not have a current Mandated Reporter certificate. At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires 10/2024. Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete and current record for each child. 06 of children's files were reviewed for documentation of the child’s name, address, and telephone number of the child’s authorized representative and of relatives or others that can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary (LIC 700) and a medical assessment. LPA observed 12 from 0-12 months. LPA observed and reviewed LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan in children’s files. In the areas reviewed the children’s files were found to be in full compliance. Sig n in/out procedure was reviewed for compliance. The person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. Page 2 of 5 Th e director was inf ormed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/policy/provider-information-notices/child-care The director stated that she currently receives Quarterly Upd ates. Child Care Advocate at childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov or at www.ccld.ca.gov LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian Information on the additional nutrition training, immunization requirements for children, and Health Schools Act ( http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/pestmgt/schoolipm.htm ) were provided. The director was informed, and website given, about the California Child Care Disaster Plan has been posted to the UCSF California Childcare Health Program website: cchp.ucsf.edu/content/disaster-preparedness Also provided was information about the E-Learning Modules available at https://ccld.childcarevideos.org A copy of the California Department of Social Services Lead Information Brochure was explained and provided to the facility representative. https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2022/CCP/PIN-22-06-CCP.pdf Facility Director does hav e lead training Certificate. Safe Sleep Consultation provided with the director. . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the director 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 the director 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. English: https//www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/Documents/SIDSchildcaresafesleep.pdf Spanish: https//www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/Documents/ChildCareProvSleepSPAN2011.pdf AAP: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/A-Parents-Guide-to-Safe-Sleep.aspx NIH: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/safesleepbasics/environment/room/text_alternative Page 3 of 5 Safe to Sleep Campaign: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/materials · Always place infants on their backs for sleeping · Use only a tight-fitting sheet on the crib or play yard mattress · Do not hang any items from the crib or above the crib · Keep all items, including blankets, out of the crib or play yard · Pacifiers may be used as long as they do not have items attached to them · Infants should not be swaddled or have any items covering them while sleeping · The temperature of the room should be comfortable enough for an adult to wear a t-shirt and not be too hot or too cold. LPA, Gutierrez was available to answer any questions about Safe Sleep with discussed and the director stated that she has no questions during today’s consultation. Director was informed of the Child Care licensing webinars and to review PIN 22-30-CCP for more information on how to access the Webinars on On March 28. 2023 at 6:00 PM Resources: https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/family-child-care-providers/ Staff interview conducted with the director during today’s inspection. Based o n LPAs record review the following violation s were observed are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Section 101439 (h)(4) , 101216 (g) (1) , 101216 (I)(1)(B) H&S Code 1596.8662 (b)(1) are being cited on the attached LIC 809D. Page 4 of 5 Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Andrea Silva . Appeal Rights and deficiencies were discussed. The facility representative was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 ) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. 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 . Page 5 of 5