Routine inspection·August 29, 2023

On 8/29/23 , Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Arianna Manabat and Kyrsten Williams met with Director Sithumini Millawabandara for an unannounced annual inspection. At 11:15am LPA toured the facility including all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service and outdoor play areas. Today\342\200\231s census included 8 infant children being supervised by 2 staff members. The Director was reminded never to exceed the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:00 AM \342\200\223 6:00 PM. The 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. LPAs observed that all classrooms appeared clean including the carpets and floor. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, and toileting facilities are in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. LPAs observed a functional carbon monoxide detector. Chemicals and cleaning materials were kept inaccessible to children. The food preparation space is free of litter and all food was protected against contamination. Trash cans have tight fitting lids. Medications are stored in an area inaccessible to children. The Director stated there are no poisons, bodies of water, or weapons on the premises. Playground equipment and surfaces were inspected and are in good condition with enough resilient material under climbing structures to absorb a fall. Shade was provided to children via awnings and the sides of the building. Drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors in water bottles and pitchers. Continued on LIC 809-C..... ... Continued from LIC 809...... LPAs observed a current children's roster and fire drill; the last drill was conducted on 02/21/23. During this inspection, LPAs observed that the facility is equipped with First Aid equipment. Lastly, LPAs observed sign in app. During today\342\200\231s visit, LPAs reviewed staff and children files. LPAs found that there were no infant staff files present at the facility. LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with the 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 the 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. 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/ Based on the inspection, Title 22 Deficiencies have been issued on the attached on the LIC 809-D page. The Licensee was informed that this report dated on 08/29/2023 documents one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. The Licensee shall also provide a copy of this licensing report to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of the Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. The facility has been provided with appeal rights.