Routine inspection·April 27, 2023

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Jeanette Sanchez and Lorena Valenzuela conducted an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. This is not a combination childcare center. 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 within 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 America Figueroa · 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 water bottles and water dispenser supply drinking water in the indoor activity space · Medications are stored where inaccessible to children · Hazardous items were not stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous. Sunscreen was found in a child's cubby. · Poisons and toxins are locked and inaccessible to children · All floors were observed to be clean and safe · Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition · Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences and free of hazards · Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in mostly good condition. One toy has deteriorating handles. · Food preparation area is clean, free of litter, rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin · Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination · All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall 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 to be conducted every six months – last drill conducted on 12/7/2022 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. · Staff records review indicates that not all staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired. Specifically, aides do not have any college units nor are they enrolled to receive college units · A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 10/2024 · Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 6/2023 · Director completed Health and Safety Training · Director completed Mandated Reporter Training 4/13/23 · A review of staff records on 4/26/23 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. 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 The following items were discussed with the Director during inspection: · 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 director was informed of their reporting requirements and provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov · The director can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations858@dss.ca.gov or register with Guardian at https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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. 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. -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 director provided updated documents: 1. LIC 500 Personnel Report 2. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan - 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 See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies and LIC9102 Technical Violation LPAs informed Director America Figueroa that this report dated 4/27/2023 documents one Type A citation. Type A citations shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPAs informed Director to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 4/27/2023 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. LPAs provided a completed LIC9224. 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 Director America Figueroa. 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.