Routine inspection·December 6, 2024

On December 6, 2024 at approximately 2:30 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Josiah Gathing and Julia Maryanova met with Director Cynthia Jones for the purpose of an unannounced annual random inspection. LPAs observed care and supervision of 11 infant children by five staff. All persons requiring criminal background checks have been cleared. The facility has a maximum capacity of 28. The facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. LPAs toured the classrooms, front desk/office, and outdoor play area. Director stated there are no firearms on the premises. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in good condition. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp parts and the ground below the play structures is sufficiently padded. Changing tables are in sanitary condition within reach of sinks. The floors were clean throughout the facility. Medications are stored out of children\342\200\231s reach and labeled according to regulation. LPAs observed that solid waste containers were covered . LPAs observed that baby bottles were labeled and stored according to regulations. LPAs observed a sign in and out device near the entrance, complete with parents signatures. All present staff files were reviewed. LPAs observed a current Mandated Reporter certificate which will expire December 6, 2026 and current CPR and First Aid certificate which will expire February 3, 2025. LPAs observed completed facility roster and fire drill log last updated November 14, 2024. LPAs reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed them to be complete. LPAs observed first aid equipment, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and fully charged fire extinguishers meeting regulation. Required documents were posted. Report continues on LIC809-C\342\200\246 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 . Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. 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). LPAs verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director 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. LPAs 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 encouraged to the visit the Department's website at WWW.CCLD.CA.GOV for information regarding child care updates, PINs, forms, regulations and legislation pertaining to child care centers. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPAs reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care- centers/. No deficiencies were cited based on today\342\200\231s inspection. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Director. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.