Routine inspection·August 15, 2024

An unannounced annual/random inspection on the INFANT PROGRAM is made today by Licensing Program Analysts Owens and McClain. LPA Owens and McClain met with Director Blanca Romine. There were 19 infants and 5 staff present at time of 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. The facility is in compliance with conditions and limitations specified on the license. Teacher/child ratios are maintained and adequate supervision is being provided during this inspection. There is adequate space for children belongings. 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. Facility has electronic sign in/sign signatures that are being maintained. 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. Fire drills are conducted according to Title -22 Regulations. Carbon Monoxide detector is on the premises. No excluded individuals are present. Staff subject to a criminal record clearance or exemption are associated to the facility. First Aid/CPR reviewed and in compliance. Operating hours are Monday thru Friday; 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Continued on page 2 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. 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 First Aid/CPR reviewed and in compliance. Emergency information reviewed for some infants. Staff records reviewed contain documentation of the educational background, training, and/or experience. Operating hours are Monday thru Friday; 6:30 AM to 6:00 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 Facility is in compliance with Assembly Bill 2370, which required licensed Child Care facilities that were constructed before January 1, 2010 must have their drinking water tested for lead and post the results. The facility was constructed August of 2013, therefore is not required to have water tested for lead. 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 Blanca Romine 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 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 . continue on next page