Routine inspection·May 2, 2022

On 05/02/2022 at 8:50 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susan Brewer 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 not inspected for Annuals on this date. LPA was greeted by Assistant Director Chelsea McClung. The Director Julia Fletes, arrived at approximately 9:15 AM. LPA conducted a COVID-19 prescreening and were granted entry into the facility. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, reviewed records, and observed and discussed the following: 16 infant children and 5 staff. DAYS & HOURS OF OPERATION: MONDAY-FRIDAY 9:15 AM TO 1:15 PM. JANUARY THROUGH MAY HOURS ON MONDAYS ARE 9:15 AM TO 2:00 PM, in Classrooms 1 and 2. · 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 Licensee Julia Fletes. · There are no accessible bodies of water present on 05/02/2022. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. · Drinking water is provided in the indoor activity space by filtered tap water and in the outdoor activity space by filtered tap water and sippy cups brought from home. · Medications are stored where inaccessible to children and stored in the Director's office. · Hazardous items are stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous. · Poisons and toxins are locked and inaccessible to children · All floors were observed NOT to be clean and safe. LPA observed the floors in classroom 2 to be sticky and dirty, carpet was not vacuumed and area rug observed to be dirty. Per licensee director, they have been having trouble with the cleaning company. · 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” think with raised sides of at least 3” covered in washable vinyl or plastic however. · Hand washing is completed before and after each diaper change and before feeding an infant. · Bathrooms were NOT observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition; there is NOT at least 1 potty chair for every 5 potty-training infants in classroom 2 but there is a toilet that was not cleaned or in a clean and clear area. The director stated that they have a contracted cleaning service that comes daily. · Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fencing and free of hazards. The areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment were observed to cushioned with rubber material that absorbs a fall. Another play area for similar equipment was observed to be cushioned by wood chips. · Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition · Food preparation area is NOT clean in classroom 2. LPA observed 4 sinks in classroom 2, however only 1 of the 4 sinks was available for staff, where the 1 sink was being used for both changing and food prep. A 2nd and 3rd sink in classroom 2 did not have running water and a 4th sink next to a changing table was inaccessible to staff and observed to be blocked with storage. Classrooms 1 and 2 were observed to be free of litter and rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin · Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination. · All storage containers for solid waste were observed to have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. · Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements · Disaster drills are conducted at least every six months, last drill conducted on 03/21/2022. · A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation where the facility did not keep sleep logs on file for any enrolled infants, 1 child was missing the needs & assessment plan and did not have immunization record on file, a needs and assessment plan was obtained from the parent prior to the close of inspection; 2 infants were missing the LIC9227 sleep plan and 2 infants had incomplete LIC9227 Sleep Plans. · Children’s records were found to be incomplete during this inspection. · Staff records were found to be incomplete during this inspection, where 2 staff did not have their Health screening on file, 2 staff were missing proof of a TB screening, 1 staff did not have the measles and purtussis, 2 staff were missing their influenza vaccinations or letters to decline, 1 staff did not have a mandated reporter certificate on file or did not renew their mandated reporter training. · A staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 03/2024. · Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 08/2023. · Director completed Health and Safety Training 07/12/2020. · All staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired. · A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records with Licensee Director Julia Fletes. 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 Licensee/Director was reminded that: · 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. · 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 . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Director, Julia Fletes 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 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. Licensee Director Julia Fletes, 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. On-line Licensing forms & regulations for a Child Care Center can be obtained on the Department’s website: www.ccld.ca.gov . Additionally, there is a link to “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above 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 1. LIC 500 Personnel Report 2. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan 3. Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule (only if changes have been made or file copy is more than 2 years old) 4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization (only if changes have been made or file copy is more than 2 years old) 5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility (only if changes have been made & current designation is on file) 6. Proof of sleep logs and LIC9227 Sleep Plans. 7. Make sinks in Room 2 operational for staff & children to use separate from sink used for diaper changes. 8. Emergency kits incomplete. 9. Proof of cleaning area rug in Infant room 2, refrigerator and toilet area. 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 . No civil penalty has been assessed during this inspection, No deficiencies being cited at this time. See LIC9102 Technical Violations. An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the licensee Director Julia Fletes. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.