Follow-up·July 24, 2024

On 7/24/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) K. Navar conducted an unannounced Case Management – other inspection assisted by Assistant Director-Crystal Lauture. The Assistant Director was informed of the visit’s purpose and a facility tour was completed. LPA then met with Director-Aimee Valentin who continued the tour. The census was 20 children and 6 staff. The facility was operating within teacher child ratios and the licensed capacity and posting requirements were met. An on-site Facility Personnel Report Summary review indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Upon arrival the LPA observed classrooms identified as infants, Todd A, and Todd B. engaged in different activities including snack time. Bathrooms were observed LPA was informed that bathrooms are not used for children in care that infant program moves children up to the preschool program once potty training starts and bathrooms are used for storage. 6 staff files were reviewed; the LPA confirmed that each file contained Teacher Qualifications & Teacher Aide Qualifications and that all required forms were present. The LPA confirmed that 1 staff member is EMSA approved for Pediatric First Aid/CPR expiration date 11/2025 and 6 Child Mandated Reporter certifications were on file. During the visit, the LPA reviewed the regulations for staffing requirements for the infnat program and ratio handout was given. Continue to page 2. Page 2 The LPA discussed the following resources with Director Aimee Valentin and reminded her that it is her responsibility to review the information in more detail. During the visit, the director was reminded that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care/self-assessment-guides-and-key-indicator-tools/quarterly-updates . The director understands it is her responsibility to review the Provider Information Notices (PIN) found on the CCLD website above. The director understands that she may request to be added to an email list to receive a Quarterly Update by contacting the Child Care Advocate at childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov or at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe . The LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian and at CaSocialService YouTube Guardian Webinar “All Providers Webinar 12/20/22” link https://youtu.be/WNc1kYmlW9s . The director was informed of the resources available to providers at https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/family-child-care-providers/ . The director was informed that Title 22 regulations may be accessed at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/letters-regulations/legislation-and-regulations/community-care-licensing-regulations/child-care The facility was in compliance. No violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, were observed during today's visit. A copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) was provided and discussed. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report reviewed with Director Aimee Valentin. A signature on this form acknowledges receipt of appeal rights, notice of site visit, and a copy of this licensing report. END.