Routine inspection·September 25, 2024

On 09/25/2024 at 9am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Anna Chan conducted an onsite inspection for the purpose of an unannounced Annual Inspection. LPA met with Owner Seongmi Son and Director Youngae Kim. LPA and director toured the facility inside and outside and the floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were verified. Census was taken in individual classrooms. The overall census observed 33 children including 12 toddlers, and 4 staff including 2 toddler staff. Children were having indoor activities when LPA arrived. Owner continued with the visit. Office staff Jeanie Yu stepped in as interpreter for Seongmi Son. Owner prefers Korean Speaking Analyst in future licensing inspection. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. Facility hours are 8:00 a.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. Poisons/Hazardous Items are not kept on the premises. The facility provides meal to children. Menus are posted where it can be seen by parents at the board near the entrance door of the facility. Food prep areas were clean and sanitary. Food is properly stored. 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 filtered water and sports bottles with the child\342\200\231s name on it. Beddings are stored individually. Beddings are brought home for washing weekly. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months on 4/19/2024. Page 1 of 4 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 used is turf grass around the climbing equipment, and appeared to be enough to absorbs falls. There is drinking water available to children outdoors by filtered water and sports bottles with the child\342\200\231s name on it. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. Toddlers have their own playground with turf grass cushioning. 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 immunizations as required were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S)\302\2471596.7995. (a) (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, 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, and influenza (or written declaration of such) 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. 1 of 5 staff does not have a current Mandated Reporter training certificate. Certificate of Staff 1 expired January 2024. At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires 03/2026. Owner was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Page 2 of 4 7 Children's records were reviewed, 1 of 7 children\342\200\231s record with incomplete. In the areas reviewed the children\342\200\231s files were not in compliance. 2 Toddler files 24 months and below are missing 15minute sleep log. Based on interview with Licensee, the facility does not log sleep check but there is always 2 staff supervising children during nap. Sign in and out were reviewed for compliance. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/ . The Owner Seongmi Son was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at www.ccld.ca.gov (facility representative) 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 LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with owner Seongmi Son 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 licensee [facility representative] 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. Page 3 of 4 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 9/10/22, in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . The facility conducted Lead Testing on 12/30/22 and no lead exceedance. In the areas that were evaluated, the following 2 Type B violations were observed and are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 12 Section 101221(a) Child\342\200\231s Records and 101429(a)(2)(C) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Owner Seongmi Son. Appeal Rights and deficiencies were discussed. The licensee 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. Owner 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