Routine inspection·October 1, 2024

On 10/1/2024 at approximately 11:30 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michelle Perez met with Director Lauralyn Hill for an unannounced annual inspection. LPA observed a cenus of 10 infant children with two fully qualified teachers and one aide. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Sunday. Operating hours are Monday through Friday 6:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday 8am to 6:30pm and Sunday 8am to 5pm. LPA inspected all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service, and outdoor play areas. Hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in operable and safe condition. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp parts, and adequate cushioning was observed in areas underneath climbing equipment. Toileting facilities are in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. The food preparation space is free of litter and all food was protected against contamination. Storage containers with solid waste have tight-fitting covers in each classroom. The infants bring their own formula from home. ` Medications are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children, when they are present in facility. Facility uses full legal signatures for sign in/sign out records. Infant changing tables have raised sides that are at least three inches high and have a padded surface that is washable and at least one-inch-thick. LPA observed appropriate napping equipment for each infant in care. Cribs were equipped with appropriate fitting mattresses, tight fitting covers, and were free of loose articles and objects. Bottles were labeled and stored appropriately. Children records were reviewed. Each child's file contained appropriate documentation. LPA observed Infant sleep plans (LIC 9227) for infants up to 12 months old, as well as Infant needs and services plan that were updated quarterly. LPA observed documented 15-minute sleep checks for all infants in care. LPA discussed the infant sleep sacks. LPA reviewed records for all present staff. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification which expires : 04/2026 . All staff currently employed with the facility have: a criminal record clearance, a health screening report, immunization records, AB1207 Mandated Reporter Training, and documentation of their educational background, training, and/or experience. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. The facility is currently not providing IMS and has a plan of operation in place . For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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 . LPA informed the Director about Assembly Bill 2370, which will require certain licensed Child Care Facilities to test their water for excessive amounts of lead. This facility has been tested for lead. LPA encouraged the Director was encouraged to the visit the Department's website at WWW.CDSS.CA.GOV for information regarding childcare updates, forms, regulations, and legislation pertaining childcare centers. LPA also encouraged the Director to sign up for the Child Care Advocates quarterly newsletter. 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 . No Title 22 Deficiencies are being cited during today's visit. This report was reviewed with Director, Lauralyn Hill, and an exit interview was conducted. A Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days.