Routine inspection·October 9, 2024

On 10/09/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Cynthia Sun conducted an onsite inspection for the purpose of an Annual Random. LPA and Director toured the facility inside and outside and the floor and yard plan were verified. Census was taken in individual classrooms. The overall census observed was 28 infant staff and 16 infant children in four classrooms playing/exploring with materials and sleeping. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. Facility hours are 7:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. 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. Bottles, dishes and containers of food brought by the infant\342\200\231s authorized representative are labeled with the infant\342\200\231s name. Food is prepared on site; breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided. Food prep areas were clean and sanitary. Food is properly stored and labeled. Menus were posted where they could be reviewed by parents. Floor, 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 indoor via baby bottles with the child\342\200\231s name on it. The children's bathrooms are clean and sanitary. Infant changing tables are placed within arm\342\200\231s reach of a sink. The facility has age-appropriate furniture and equipment including, but no limited to, cribs, cots, or mats,and changing table. Baby walkers were not observed during today\342\200\231s visit. The facility has sufficient infant napping equipment that meets the requirements and facility staff wash bedding daily. Page 1 of 4 The facility has indoor activity space for infants that is physically separate from space used by preschool childcare center. The infant program is conducted in areas physically separate from those used by older or infant children. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months. 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. Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date,5 out of 5 staff files were reviewed. Health screening and immunization as required were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for director and staff were reviewed and within compliance. Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all directors and employees to complete mandated reporting training, and to renew the training every two years. At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires 10/20/25. The director was informed that the Criminal Record Statement (LIC 508) has been updated, and the facility must now use the new form with revised date 7/15. Director was also informed that the LIC 508 must be submitted with all Criminal Background Clearance. Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete and current record for each child. LPA observed 5 out of 5 children files, in the areas reviewed the children\342\200\231s files were found to be in full compliance. Sign in/out procedure was reviewed for compliance. Parents sign into the program with Care Connect App. 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 (soft turf and sand, around the climbing equipment, and other similar equipment appeared to be enough to absorbs falls. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by disposable cups and water pitchers. 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. Page 2 of 4 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. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP and there was no exceedance. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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 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. A copy of the 2016 \342\200\234A Childcare Providers Guild to Safe Sleep\342\200\235 was provided to the director. English: https//www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/Documents/SIDSchildcaresafesleep.pdf Page 3 of 4 NIH: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/safesleepbasics/environment/room/text_alternative Safe to Sleep Campaign: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/materials \302\267 Always place infants on their backs for sleeping \302\267 Use only a tight-fitting sheet on the crib or play yard mattress. \302\267 Do not hang any items from the crib or above the crib. \302\267 Keep all items, including blankets, out of the crib or play yard. \302\267 Pacifiers may be used as long as they do not have items attached to them. \302\267 Infants should not be swaddled or have any items covering them while sleeping. \302\267 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. In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit. An Inspection and exit interview were completed with director. The report was reviewed and discussed. Appeal Rights 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. The facility representative was informed that the \342\200\234Notice of Site Visit\342\200\235 must be posted for 30 consecutive days. The \342\200\234Notice of Site Visit\342\200\235 must be posted on or adjacent to the door. Failure to post will result in Civil Penalties of $100.00. Page 4 of 4