Routine inspection·July 12, 2023

On July 12, 2023, at 8:45 am, an unannounced annual/random inspection on the Infant Program is made today by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Eduardo Barragan and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Amanda Blesi. LPA and LPM met with Mary Patten, Director . There were 8 infants present with 2 staff. A tour of the infant classrooms were conducted. The following areas are in compliance during inspection: 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. The infant indoor and outdoor activity space is physically separate from the space used by other day care children. Infant cribs, cots/mats, and feeding chairs are sufficient, age appropriate and in good repair. However, there one bassinet (Taco sleeper) in the infant room which had been recalled by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and should not be used or in the facility’s premises. 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. However, one deficiency is being administered due to both of the infant changing tables not being within arm's reach of a sink. LPA reminded the staff and the director , to ensure that the changing table is being cleaning above and below the padded matts. Toys appear to be safe, without sharp points, edges, splinters or small parts that can be pulled off and swallowed. Facility is in compliance with staff infant ratios. 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. Sign in/Sign out sheets have full legal signature and record of time of day . Staff utilized as infant teachers have three child development units in infant/toddler care. No excluded individuals are present. No excluded individuals are present. Mary Patten, 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. Staff subject to a criminal record clearance or exemption are associated to the facility. 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; 7:00 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 to test their water for excessive amounts of lead. Testing was completed on 01/23. Facility understands that the lead testing must be conducted every five years from initial testing . 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 Mary Patten, Director 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 Mary Patten, 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 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 . Continued on next page. Two deficiencies were observed in the areas inspected during today's inspection. Plan of corrections were discussed. 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. A copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed and provided to Mary Patten, Director .