Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ms. Ketki Desai conducted an announced on site pre-licensing inspection at the childcare center. It is a New facility and Facility Administrator Ms. Stark , Michele and Church Representative Ms. Carrasco, Marci
who gave a tour of the Child Care Center.
The applicant has requested to provide care and supervision for 16 Infants (6 weeks to 24 months) and 12 Toddlers, (18 months to 36 months) (Infant Toddler component) Monday through Friday
7:00 AM-6:00PM (Full day session ) and 8:00 AM -12:00PM (Half day session) in the assigned Two Infant classrooms # 1 & 2 and one Toddler classroom # 3.
Due to COVID 19, LPA observed representatives wearing face mask, social distancing and following CDC and Dept of Public Health Guidelines. Parents shall be encouraged to follow the CDC and COVID requirements, children shall be received at the entrance door by the staff, temperatures will be checked, hands sanitized before they are taken to their classrooms. Parents shall sign them electronically.
A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
The facility is located on the Church grounds (Education center building) there is parking lot in front of the building, parents shall access the building with two entrance gates, parents with younger infants shall access the gate on the lower level while older children parents shall walk up the steps to the lobby area to gain access to the classroom. Sign in procedure is a digital application where parents can use the phones and as well as I-Pads, which are placed in each room for electronic sign in's.
There are two levels in the Education center building: first level has two assigned Infant rooms # 1 and 2 , while Toddler room is in Room # 3. There is a small infant yard adjoining room # 1. (Page-1)
The following were inspected in the indoor activity space:
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Classroom are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment
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Sign in/Sign out procedure was reviewed and meets regulation requirements (Electronic sign in and out)
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There is a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher that meet statutory requirements
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Cubbies available for storage of individual child\342\200\231s personal belongings and/or bedding
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Napping equipment shall be stored in individual cubbies when not in use and Cribs for younger infants and roll up urban mats for older infants /toddlers shall be used.
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The changing table is within arm\342\200\231s reach of a sink/ the changing table is padded with raised sides
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All bedding linens are provided by the parents.
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There is a designated napping area surrounded by a 4 ft wall with sufficient infant napping equipment's
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The infant indoor is physically separate from the preschool component
Facility has designated labels for Mother's Milk and Formula which are provided to the parents before the bottles are given to the teacher.
Center policy is that formula/ baby food/ Diapers/ pull ups/ lotions / wipes/ crib linens/ personal utensils/ bowls are to be provided by the parents, every infant shall have their own bin to store personal items.
LPA discussed the posting requirements including, but limited to, the following:
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Facility License in public area (101160)
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Emergency Disaster Plan
(LIC 610)
/
Earthquake Preparedness Check List
(LIC 9148)
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Parents\342\200\231 Rights Poster
(PUB 393)
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Personal Rights
(LIC 613A)
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Menus /
Activity Schedule
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Notice of Site Visit
(LIC 9213)
and Type A deficiencies /
Plan of Corrections of Type A deficiencies
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Granted Waivers (available for review)
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Child Car Seat Law
(PUB 269)
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Poster
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Shaken Baby Syndrome Poste
r
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LPA discussed with the applicant/facility representative that all employees must have criminal record clearances associated to the facility prior to their presence in the facility, staff to child ratio requirements, direct visual supervision requirements, emergency/disaster drills, children records, mandated reporter training, and staff immunization requirements against measles, pertussis, and influenza. Applicant/facility representative was advised the infant crib area must be supervised at all times. No infant should be left unattended in the crib area, bedding must be stored individually and may not touch another children's bedding.
Applicant was informed of Mandated Reporter Training for self and all assistants. Department web site form was given to down load forms, Title 22 regulations, and training's on-line at
www.ccld.ca.gov
. The applicant/facility representative was also informed to visit the website for Quarterly Updates.
The applicant was advised on how to receive notifications for quarterly updates and provided with Child Care Advocate contact information:
childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov
.
or at
www.ccld.ca.gov
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 applicant/facility representative 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
A copy of the 2016 \342\200\234A Child Care Providers Guild to Safe Sleep\342\200\235 was provided to the applicant/facility representative.
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
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NIH:
https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/safesleepbasics/environment/room/text_alternative
Safe to Sleep Campaign:
https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/materials
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Always place infants on their backs for sleeping
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Use only a tight-fitting sheet on the crib or play yard mattress
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Do not hang any items from the crib or above the crib
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Keep all items, including blankets, out of the crib or play yard
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Pacifiers may be used as long as they do not have items attached to them
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Infants should not be swaddled or have any items covering them while sleeping
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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.
The applicant was given a pamphlet on Lead Exposure and was discussed with provider. Also provided was information about the E-Learning Modules available at
https://ccld.childcarevideos.org
.
The Chaptered Legislation for AB 2084 (Nutritious Beverages) is available to view on the website at:
http://ccld.ca.gov/res/pdf/12APX-11.pdf
LPA provided Guardian Information and website info:
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian
. Applicant has complete access to the new Guardian system.
A copy of PIN 20-24 was also provided to the applicant.
Based on today\342\200\231s measurements, this center has sufficient Indoor activity space to support the capacity of 16 infants in Room # 1 and 2 and 12 Toddlers in Room # 3 as requested. (28 total capacity) . Facility will request a Waiver for sharing the outdoor space between Infants and Toddlers with a staggered schedule. Fire clearance has been granted by Orange County Fire office approving the requested capacity.
A license will be issued for the capacity of
16 Infants ( 6 weeks - 24 months) in Room # 1 and 2, Toddlers (18 months to 36 months in Room # 3)
after a final review. Applicant shall be notified if additional information is needed. (Total Capacity: 28)
The facility was in compliance with Title 22 requirements at the time of the inspection.
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This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. A Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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
Medication will be stored in the Director's office in a locked cabinet and shall be administered by the teacher or the Facility in charge, emergency First Aid kits are stored in the classrooms and in the in assigned cabinets. Medication administration forms were reviewed.
Isolation area is the Director\342\200\231s office and the sick child shall use the restroom located next to the lobby area there is an additional mat and linens for the sick child.
Applicant was also advised, once licensed, the Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days and if A violations are cited then the Licensing Report (LIC809 or 9099) must be posted by the Notice of Site Visit for a period of 30 days or $100 civil penalties will be assessed, and the report shall posted and copies provided to the parents/guardians of the children in care at the facility by the next business day, and shall provide to the parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. In addition, the licensee shall immediately post upon receipt the Proof of Correction for 30 consecutive days and provide a copy to current and enrolling parents. The licensee is to keep Acknowledgement Receipt (LIC 9224) signed by parents in each child\342\200\231s file.
The report was reviewed and discussed with Facility Administrator Ms. Stark, Michele and Church Representative Ms. Carrasco, Marci
An exit interview was completed.
Appeal Rights were discussed. The applicant was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC
9058
12/15) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Licensing office within 15 business days (End of report)