Routine inspection·October 19, 2021

An unannounced annual/random inspection on the Infant Program along with a decrease of capacity from 44 to 24 Infants is made today by Licensing Program Analyst Owens and McClain. LPA Owens and McClain met with Crystal Shatara, Director . LPA toured the facility including all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service and outdoor play areas. Staff and children were spoken to during inspection. LPA toured the facility including all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service and outdoor play areas. Staff and children were spoken to during inspection. A tour of the infant area conducted. The infant indoor and outdoor activity space is physically separate from the space used by other day care children. Infant furniture and equipment, including cribs, cots/mats, and feeding chairs are sufficient, age appropriate and in good repair. Infant changing tables have padded surface no less than one inch thick, covered with washable vinyl or plastic, and have raised sides at least three inches high. Toys are safe, without sharp points, edges, splinters or small parts that can be pulled off and swallowed. Facility is in compliance with staff infant ratios. All infants including those napping in cribs are under visual observation at all times. Feeding plans reviewed for some infants, Needs and Services plans reviewed for some infants. Staff utilized as infant teachers have three child development units in infant/toddler care. There are no bodies of water. Firearms and ammunition are not on the premises. Storage area for poisons is locked. Disinfectants, hazardous items and medications are inaccessible to children. Carbon Monoxide detector is on the premises. Rooms are safe and clean. The facility There is adequate space for children belongings. Facility uses an electronic sign in/sign out system; the approved waiver is being maintained. No excluded individuals are present. Director, Crystal Shatara 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. Staff subject to a criminal record clearance or exemption are associated to the facility. First Aid/CPR reviewed and in compliance. Emergency information reviewed for some children. Staff records reviewed contain documentation of the educational background, training, and/or experience. Operating hours are Monday thru Friday; 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. LPA observed proof that all staff/ volunteers have met the requirements of SB 792. . LPA observed that all staff has completed the required mandated reporter training (AB 1207) at website: www.mandatedreporterca.com LPA discussed the Effects of Lead Exposure brochure. LPA provided the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov , so the licensee can obtain updated licensing information, new regulations and access forms. LPA advised licensee of their responsibility to stay current in regards to new regulations. LPA also included the email address for the children's advocacy program to stay current on new laws childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page 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 This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. 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 Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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 No deficiencies observed in the areas inspected during today's inspection. This report was reviewed and discussed with the facility representative at the time of the inspection. A COPY OF THIS REPORT MUST REMAIN IN THE FACILITY FOR PUBLIC REVIEW. NOTICE OF SITE VISIT FORM POSTED TO PARENT'S BOARD FOR 30 DAYS.