Routine inspection·January 19, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeanette Sanchez conducted an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. This is a combination childcare center and the other licensed programs are: preschool and school age, which were also inspected on this date. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was granted and the following was observed and/or noted: · The following items were posted and updated where necessary: - License - Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148) - Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393) - Personal Rights (LIC613A) - Child Car Seat Law - Menu · The facility is operating with the limits as stated on the license. · Ratios are being met during this inspection · Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment and free of hazards. · There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Song Ramos · There are no accessible bodies of water present. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. · Personal bottles supply drinking water in the indoor activity space. Refilled via 5 gallon water dispenser · Medications are not stored on premises · Hazardous items are stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous · Poisons and toxins are locked · All floors were observed to be clean and safe · Sanitation solution is out of the reach of infants · Highchairs and tables have broad based legs and trays lock into place · Changing tables are within arm’s reach of a sink; padding is at least 1” thick with raised sides of at least 3” covered in washable vinyl or plastic · Hand washing is completed before and after each diaper change and before feeding an infant · Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition; there is no potty training · Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fencing and free of hazards · Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition · Food preparation area is clean, free of litter, rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin · Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination · Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements · Disaster drills to be conducted every six months – last drill conducted on 12/5/22 earthquake; 12/21/22 fire A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation. · Children’s records were found to be complete during this inspection. · A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 3/2023 · Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 3/2023 · Director completed Health and Safety Training · All staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired. · A review of staff records on 1/10/2023 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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 Licensee/Director was reminded that: · All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair · Menus shall be posted at least one week in advance in a place visible by the child’s authorized representative, dated and kept on file for 30 days, and made available upon request. · Uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and outdoors · The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. · The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov · The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations858@dss.ca.gov or register for Guardian at https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative 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 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. - Facility representative 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. -To access on-line Licensing forms & Regulations for a Child Care Center please visit: www.ccld.ca.gov . Also, go to the licensing webpage and click on the “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above the Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for. - The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200 There are no deficiencies being cited at this time. See LIC9102 Technical Violation. The director provided updated: 1. LIC 500 Personnel Report 2. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan 3. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Song Ramos. A copy of the LIC 857 (Children’s Record Review), LIC 859 (Staff Record Review), and appeal rights were also provided and discussed this date. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.