Routine inspection·April 17, 2024

On 04/17/24 at 9:00am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Anna Chan conducted an unannounced onsite inspection for the purpose required Annual Random visit. LPA met with Director Sun Chung. Director and LPA toured the facility inside and outside and the floor and yard plan were verified. Census was taken, the overall census observed was 8 infants and 4 staff in the Infant Room. Infants are doing free play when LPA arrived. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. Facility hours are 7:00a.m.- 6:00p.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. Age-appropriate materials are provided. LPA observed the Infant changing table is not within arm\342\200\231s reach of a sink. Formulas are brought from home. Food prep areas were clean and sanitary. Food is properly stored. The Kitchen area is separate from the infant room. The facility provides snack and lunch to children. Menus are posted where it can be seen by parents. Allergy list of children are also posted in the classroom, kitchen and in brightwheel app. Water is provided by a filtered water and sippy cups with children\342\200\231s name on it. Page 1 of 4 Infants nap on cribs. Beddings are brought home weekly for washing. The facility conducted an emergency drill on October 19, 2023. There is 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 used is turf grass and appeared to be enough to absorb falls. There is age-appropriate equipment in the play yard. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by sippy cups with the child\342\200\231s name on it. 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. 4 Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date. Health screening and immunization as required were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1596.7995 (a)(1) 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. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for the facility were reviewed and within compliance. Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all directors and employees to complete mandated reporter 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 January 2026. 5 Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete, and current record for each child. In the areas reviewed, infant files do have LIC9227 or Individual Infant Sleeping Plan. There is also a complete record of the 15-minute Infant safe sleep log of the 5 records reviewed during today\342\200\231s inspection, which is found to be within compliance. Sign in/out procedure was reviewed in Bright Wheel and found within for compliance. Each child representative has their own sign in ID for drop-ff and pick up. During infant file review, LPA discovered that 4 of 5 children's files does not contain signed LIC9224 dated 05/03/2023 and 05/18/2023. 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. The facility has done Lead Test on December 20, 2022. Currently, there are medications in the facility. 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 Transfer Request (LIC9182). The Director was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at www.ccld.ca.gov and 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 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 A copy of the 2016 \342\200\234A Child Care Providers Guild to Safe Sleep\342\200\235 was provided to the Director English: https//www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/Documents/SIDSchildcaresafesleep.pdf AAP: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/A-Parents-Guide-to-Safe-Sleep.aspx 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 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. Based on LPA observations, interview and records reviewed, the following violation were observed, in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Section 101439(h)(4) Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies are Health and Safety Code 1596.8595(c)(3) are being cited on the attached LIC 809D. An Inspection and exit interview were completed with Director Sun Chung. The report was reviewed and discussed. Appeal Rights and deficiency was 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