Routine inspection·October 6, 2021

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Kelly Ferrara and Alize Tillery met with Facility Representative Ladan Kavan for an unannounced annual inspection on October 6th, 2021. At 8:45 AM, LPAs toured the facility including all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, and food service. Appropriate ratio and care and supervision were observed during today's inspection. Census included 20 children being supervised by three staff. Facility Representative was reminded never to exceed the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:30 AM-8 PM, Saturday 9 AM-9 PM, and Sunday 11 AM- 6 PM. LPAs reviewed criminal record clearances for all staff present at the facility and LPAs observed that Staff #1 was not on the roster of cleared staff. LPAs contacted the regional office and learned that Staff #1 was cleared but not associated to the facility. Classrooms all appeared clean including the carpets and floor. Chemicals were kept inaccessible to children in a storage room. There is an indoor gross motor area for the children to use in place of an outdoor playground (waiver on file). Uncontaminated drinking water was readily available to the children. Bathrooms were clean and all sinks and toilets were in operating condition. There are no firearms or bodies of water on the premises and the facility has at least one functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detector. LPAs observed all required licensing documentation was posted for parental review. LPAs observed that parents are signing their children in and out of the center. LPAs discussed current Covid guidelines with the Facility Representative. At 9:30 AM, children and staff files were reviewed. LPAs reviewed staff transcripts and observed all staff caring for children were qualified. At least one staff had a current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification which expires July 2023. During staff file reviews, LPAs observed that two out of three files were missing a current Mandated Reporter certificate and three out of three files were missing a Health Screen report (LIC503). LPAs observed that two out of three staff were missing proof of immunizations. There is a waiver on file for immunizations for children based on the facility being a drop in center. Other documentation was present for children. LPAs observed a current children's roster and a fire drill log. There is First Aid equipment available. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are provided by this facility. For additional IMS information, Director was advised to see Evaluator Manual - 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 . The facility evaluation report was reviewed and discussed with the Facility Representative. She 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. Citations issued are on the following 809-D. Facility Representative acknowledges, that FOR TYPE A DEFICIENCIES ONLY upon receipt, Director shall post LIC 809 D with Type A deficiencies for 30 days and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. LIC 9224 must be signed by parents/guardians and kept with the children's forms as a receipt whenever any Type A documents are provided by the licensee. LIC 9224 and Appeal Rights were provided. A notice of site visit was provided and should remain posted for a period of 30 days for parental review.