Follow-up·June 29, 2023

Page 1 of 2 Kevin Gaines, Licensing Program Manager, LPM Ho, and Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mahnaz (Nancy) Malek conducted a site inspection at this Infant/Toddler center for the purpose of reviewing the operation of the childcare facility after being licensed on 5/19/2023 and providing additional resources regarding infant and toddler care. Kevin, LPA and LPM met with the Licensee/Director, Leticia Noyes, and acting directors, Stephanie Tjandra and Emily Cabuling who gave a tour of the entire facility. The facility has been licensed for 24 infants ages 3 to 18 months old in rooms 1, 2, and 3 and 36 toddlers from Toddler Option Component ages 18 to 36 months old in rooms 4, 5, and 6. The facility is also licensed to use the large room and Piazza room as additional spaces. A waiver is on file for Piazza Room to be used as additional outdoor space since the facility is lacking adequate outdoor space. There were no children present today. According to director, twenty two families are on the waiting list to enroll their children. The facility is in the process of hiring staff in order to accommodate children. The following resources were provided to the director on this inspection day: 1- Package of "what does a safe sleep environment look like?" in English and Spanish. 2- Safe sleep-frequently asked questions with the Sections of Title 22 Regulations in English and Spanish. 3- Poisonous Plants with pictures and names of the plants which are prohibited to keep at childcare facilities with the information of the Poison Center. 4- Brochures and flyers from Resource and Referral Agency (R&R) with topics such as: Self Esteem, Stress, Exercise, Sleep, Special Needs, Staying Healthy, Toilet Teaching Without Tears, Managing Anger, When A Child Bites, When Your Child Is Too Ill, Choosing Childcare, Communication, Family Time, Safety, Nutrition, and Separation From Home to Childcare. The facility representative, Leticia Noyes was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Continued on page 2 Page 2 of 2 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. This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) or (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 . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative 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 the 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. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important license related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. The facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. A notice of site visit was given to Licensee, Leticia Noyes and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Leticia Noyes. End of Report