Routine inspection·November 3, 2021

On Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021, at 1:25pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Blake Morillas met with the Director, Heather Tremlin, for the purpose of an unannounced Annual Required inspection. At 1:42pm, 11 infants and 4 staff in separate rooms were observed. Operating hours are 6:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday. The facility operates year around. The Director 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. At 1:45pm, LPA initiated a health and safety inspection of all indoor and outdoor areas accessible to children. LPA observed that hazardous items (disinfectants, cleaning solutions etc.) were inaccessible to children in care. LPA inspected the food service area and observed that the food products appeared to be protected against contamination. Menus were posted. LPA reviewed care and supervision of children, staffing ratios, health related services (including medications and first aid supplies), furniture, equipment, and fire drills logs. LPA observed all required forms to be posted. Sign/in-sign/out sheet were reviewed. Drinking water is readily accessible to children in care. *Continued on LIC 809-C Page 1 of 3 *Continuation of LIC 809 LPA observed sinks to be operable with changing tables nearby. There are adequate toys, equipment, and supplies available for the children. LPA inspected the outdoor play area and observed adequate cushioning material and play equipment to be in safe condition. Shaded areas are also available. At 2:01pm, LPA began to review children’s and staff's files. All staff currently employed with the facility have criminal record clearances, health screening reports with TB test, immunizations, and Mandated Reporter training. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director 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 Director 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 also discussed current Covid-19 protocols. LPA provided the Licensing Agency website ( ccld.ca.gov ), so the Director may obtain updated licensing information, regulations, and forms. *Continued on LIC 809-C Page 2 of 3 *Continuation of LIC 809 This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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 In the areas that were evaluated, there were no deficiencies at this time . To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov . For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. At 3:12pm, an exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Heather Tremlin. Page 3 of 3