Routine inspection·July 26, 2023

An unannounced annual/random inspection on the Infant and Toddler Option Program is made today by Licensing Program Analyst Owens. LPA Owens met with Lydia Saadeh Director / Owner. There were no infants present at time of inspection. There were 5 children in the Toddler Option program present with one teacher. A tour of the infant / toddler option area was conducted. The following areas are in compliance during inspection: 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. Fire drills are conducted according to Title - 22 Regulations. 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 appear to be safe, without sharp points, edges, splinters or small parts that can be pulled off and swallowed. Facility is in compliance with staff infant / toddler option ratios. All infants including those napping in cribs are under visual observation at all times. No feeding plans reviewed for infants, no infants present, Needs and Services plans not reviewed for infants, no infants under two years old present. Sign in/Sign out sheets have full legal signature and record of time of day . Staff utilized as infant teachers have three child development units in infant/toddler care. No excluded individuals are present. No excluded individuals are present. Lydia Saadeh w as 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. continued on next page. First Aid/CPR reviewed and in compliance. Emergency information reviewed for some infants / toddler option. Staff records reviewed contain documentation of the educational background, training, and/or experience. Operating hours are Monday thru Friday; 8:00 AM to 4:30 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 Center did not complete lead testing according to Assembly Bill 2370 deadline. 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 Lydia Saadeh 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 Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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 . Continued on next page. The following is cited per Title 22 Div. 12 of the CCR: (see page 2) Copy of Appeal Rights left with Center Representative/licensee. A COPY OF THIS REPORT MUST REMAIN IN THE FACILITY FOR PUBLIC REVIEW. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. To order forms, etc. visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov