Routine inspection·March 9, 2022

On Wednesday, 03/09/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jan Hoshida conducted an unannounced annual random inspection for the infant program. LPA met with Directors Isobel Whitbreadcole and Francesca Winn. Upon arrival, LPA observed 15 children supervised by four staff members. LPA conducted a health and safety inspection inside and outside of the facility. The infant indoor and outdoor activity space is physically separate from the space used by other day care children. Infant furniture and equipment and feeding chairs are sufficient, age appropriate and in good repair. Facility currently has six cribs in the sleeping area. During the inspection, Directors purchased two more cribs. Infant changing table has a padded surface no less than one inch thick, covered with washable vinyl or plastic, and has raised sides at least three inches high. Toys are safe, without sharp points, edges, splinters or small parts that can be pulled off and swallowed. Facility is in compliance with staff infant ratios. Directors acknowledge that infants including those napping in cribs must be under visual observation at all times. Feeding plans, Needs and Services plans, Individual Infant Sleeping Plans (LIC 9227), and infant sleep logs reviewed for some infants. Facility utilizes an electronic sign in/out system. Staff utilized as infant teachers have three child development units in infant/toddler care. Firearms and ammunition are not on the premises. Director acknowledged that storage area for poisons needs to be locked and stated that there are no poisons on site. Disinfectants, hazardous items and medications are inaccessible to children. Fire drills are conducted twice a year and documented. Rooms are safe and clean. The facility is in compliance with conditions and limitations specified on the license. All 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 children. Staff records reviewed contain documentation of the educational background, training, and/or experience and, a Health Screening/TB test and immunization records to meet SB 792. Operating hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. REPORT CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE LPA observed that three of the infants teachers did not have current Mandated Reporter training on file. Directors stated that they were aware of this and have already asked staff to renew their training. 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 . 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/communi ty-care-licensing/process . Licensees were 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 discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensees 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 licensees 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. In the areas that were evaluated, deficiencies were observed at the time of the visit and cited on LIC 809-D . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensees Isobel Whitbreadcole and Francesca Winn.