Routine inspection·October 14, 2024

An unannounced annual/random inspection on the Infant / Toddler option Program is made today by Licensing Program Analysts Owens and McClain. LPA Owens and McClain met with Owner /Director Lydia Saadeh. There were 3 infants and 7 toddlers present with 3 staff. 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 / toddler option ratios. The facility is in compliance with conditions and limitations specified on the license. 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. 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. There is adequate space for children belongings. Napping equipment are in good repair. LPA review sleep log for infants. 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. Furniture and equipment are sufficient, age appropriate and in good repair. Fire drills are conducted according to Title -22 Regulations. The playground equipment and outdoor activity space is maintained and in good condition. There is adequate shade on the playground. Rubber Turf is being used as cushioning around the climbing equipment. Children's toilets, hand washing facilities are sanitary. Rooms are safe and clean. Carbon Monoxide detector is on the premises. Food preparation area is clean, food is protected from contamination, storage containers for solid waste are covered and all food or beverages are stored in covered containers at 45 degrees or less. The facility provides AM/PM, parents provide child's lunch. Drinking water is available both indoors and outside. Menus are posted. 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; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. continued on next page. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Lydia Saadeh, Owner / Director 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 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. LPA provided the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov , so the facility representative 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 . 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. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Supervisor, Nicole Potter. A COPY OF THIS REPORT MUST REMAIN IN THE FACILITY FOR PUBLIC REVIEW. Facility is in compliance with Assembly Bill 2370, which required licensed Child Care facilities to test their water for excessive amounts of lead. Testing was completed on 8/25/2023. Facility understands that the lead testing must be conducted every five years from initial testing . LPA observed that all staff has completed the required mandated reporter training (AB 1207) at website: www.mandatedreporterca.com . Lydia Saadeh, Director/Owner 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. 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 . During the exit interview, the Owner/Director Lydia Saadeh, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders at the facility. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP . When any IMS is provided, an updated 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 are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Facility Representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; 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. continued on next page.