Routine inspection·July 7, 2022

At 8:30 a.m., on Thursday, July 7th, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Karyn Guerra met with Director, Dawna Allred, for the purpose of a 1 year- required inspection. A risk assessment for COVID-19 and a follow up questionnaire were conducted. Census consisted of 23 infant children supervised by 6 staff. Hours of operation are from 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained criminal record clearance. 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. LPA conducted a health and safety inspection of the classroom, restrooms, and food service areas. LPA observed the following documents are posted: License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Personal Rights, Parents' Rights Poster, car seat laws, menus, and daily schedule. Cleaning disinfectants and hazardous items are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Director stated that there are no firearms nor poisons on the premises. Disaster drills have been conducted and documented. LPA observed changing tables within arm's reach of a sink. Changing tables have raised sides. Bins for solid waste have tight fitting lids. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. Infant food and formula are provided by the facility. LPA observed prepared milk bottles labeled with children's names. Food in the facility was properly stored to prevent contamination. Drinking water is provided to children via labeled sippy cups. LPA observed sign in and sign out binders with full legal signature of parent/guardians. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. A plan of operation is on file at the facility. 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. Report continued on 809-C. 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 licensee 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 observed individual infant sleeping plan LIC9227 for infants up to 12 months of age, and napping logs for all infant children. Napping infant child was observed to be placed on their back without any loose articles in the crib. LPA conducted a health and safety inspection of the outdoor space. Playground surfaces were free of loose or sharp parts. LPA observed some playground equipment in disrepair with broken wheels or missing handles. Outdoor shade was provided by awnings. Water is accessible via sippy cups. LPA reviewed staff and children's records. Each child's file contained an admission agreement, emergency card, health history, immunizations, and acknowledgement of receipt of personal rights, consent for emergency medical treatment, parent’s rights, and signed form LIC9224. LPA observed CPR and First aid certification for at least one staff on the facility premises. LPA observed health screening, staff immunization records, current AB 1207 Mandated Reporter training certificates, employee rights, and documentation of the educational background, training, and/or experience. A staff interview was conducted with Director, Dawna Allred. LPA reminded Director about directives for lead testing AB2370. 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 title 22 deficiency is cited on the subsequent page of this report. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Dawna Allred. Appeal rights were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.