Routine inspection·September 16, 2024

On 9/16/2024 at time listed above Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Justin Giese and Griselda Castellon arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a 1 year required annual inspection. LPAs were granted entry by Facility Director, Amanda Carter. LPAs toured the facility, inside and out, reviewed records, and observed and/or discussed the following: LPAs observed 15 children in care at time of visit. Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday - Friday, 6:30pm to 6:30pm A review of the staff records and review of a sampling of children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation. The inspection consisted of reviews of the following domains: • Food Service • Reporting Requirements • Physical Plant • Care and Supervision • Children Records • Staff Records • Staffing Ratio and Capacity • Personal Rights The inspection found the facility to be in compliance in these domains, except where noted on LIC809D for deficiencies cited The licensee was asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days: 1. LIC 500 Personnel Report 2. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan 3. Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule (only if changes have been made) 4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization 5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility · The following items have been posted and are updated where necessary: License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148) Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393), Personal Rights (LIC613A); Child Car Seat Law, Menu · The facility is operating within the terms of the license · Ratios were met during this inspection · Appropriate supervision was provided during this inspection · Rooms are physically separated from other components · Rooms are equipped with age appropriate furniture and equipment in good condition · Infant activity areas are physically separated from napping equipment · Drinking water is provided in both the indoor and outdoor activity · Napping equipment is sufficient for capacity and meets licensing requirements · Rooms are clean and free of hazards · No weapons stored at the facility · There are no bodies of water present. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. · Medications are stored where inaccessible to children: facility kitchen · Hazards are stored where inaccessible to children · Toxins are locked · Toileting area was observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition Measures are taken to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents · Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination · All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins-have tight-fitting covers and in good repair · Menus shall be posted at least one week in advance in a place visible by the child’s authorized representative, dated and kept on file for 30 days, and made available upon request · Uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and out and provided by filtered water bottles. cups made available if needed for indoor and outdoor use · The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall: rubber flooring · Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements · A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 05/2025 · Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 05/2025 · Director completed Health and Safety Training and is on file · Staff qualifications were reviewed – all staff meet educational requirements and requirements for performing assigned tasks · Staff have received on the job training for house keeping, sanitation and universal health precautions Licensee was informed of the Department has inspection authority per Health and Safety Codes sections: 1596.852, 1596.853 and 1596.8535. Licensee was informed of Unusual Incident Reporting emai l UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov · Required records reviewed for Children all contained a medical assessment,and Identification and Emergency Information · Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months: Last drill on 06/03/2024 Facility representative 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. lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, 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 LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative 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 facility representative 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 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 A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Director, Amanda Carter.