Routine inspection·June 7, 2024

At 9:00 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Pa Dao Vang met with See Vang (Director) and Leticia Sotelo (Assistant Director) for the purpose of an unannounced, required annual inspection. LPA observed a census of 23 infants/toddlers supervised by 7 staff. Facility hours of operation are from 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Mondays thru Fridays. 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, Lead Poising information, menus, and daily schedule. Cleaning disinfectants and hazardous items are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Licensee stated that there are no firearms nor poisons on the premises. Infant food is provided by Center unless there's a dietary restriction. Center offers breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack for children. Other food in the facility was stored to prevent contamination in the fridge located in the kitchen. Facility utilizes an electronic sign in and sign out program to sign children into the facility daily. LPA observed that each child had a Needs and Service plan. LPA observed an Individual Infant Sleep Plan (LOC9227) for each child under 12 months of age. LPA observed documentation that sleep checks were being conducted by staff every 15 minutes for all children under 2 years. Parent provide bottles and baby food were kept in refrigerator inside the kitchen and were properly labeled with the child\342\200\231s name and date. All furnishings were in good condition. Infant diaper changing area is clean. Changing table was observed to be within arm\342\200\231s reach from sink. There is a mat for the changing table with vinyl surface that is at least 1 inch think and has raised sides. Toys are appropriate size with no small parts for the safety of infants. Continue report on LIC809-C... Facility provides Incidental Medical Services. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 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 . 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 provided a copy of the infant sleep log and discussed about the 15 minutes checks for all children under ages 12 months or younger. LPA conducted a health and safety inspection of the outdoor space. Playground equipment and surfaces were free of loose or sharp parts. Outdoor shade was provided by canopies and the building. Water is accessible via labeled bottles. 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, and parent\342\200\231s rights. 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. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process . Continue report on LIC809-C... Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). Director explained Leading Testing was completed on February 2023 in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . However, they are still working on retesting the sinks. Director will follow up on the result and notify LPA. Facility Representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. No deficiency being cited today based on LPA observation, interviews conducted, and record review in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. An exit interview was conducted with the See Vang (Director) and Leticia Sotelo (Assistant Director). Appeal rights and a notice of site visit were provided. Notice of site visit shall remain posted for a period of 30 days.