Routine inspection·December 20, 2022

On 12/20/2022 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Perla Ordones and Susan Brewer arrived at the facility to conduct a 1 year required annual inspection. LPAs were granted entry by Facility Representative Rose Garcia. LPAs toured the facility, inside and out, reviewed records and observed and/or discussed the following. Days and hours of operation are Monday-Friday; 7AM-5:30PM. 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 and Personal Rights. The inspection found the facility to be in compliance in these domains, except as noted on the LIC9102TV. No deficiencies were cited, technical violation was issued this visit. The licensee is 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 Facility will submit updated LIC 308 within 30 days. 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 with appropriate supervision during this inspection · Classrooms are clean, free of hazards and equipped with age-appropriate furniture · No weapons stored at the facility · There are no accessible 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 inaccessible to children and located in a wall container by diaper changing area and sink located near the classroom entrance. · Hazards are stored inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaners and other items that are dangerous. Poisons and toxins are locked. · All floors are clean and safe. · Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition · Outdoor activity areas/playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences, free of hazards with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition: No > see LIC 9102VT. · Food preparation area is clean, free of litter, rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin · Measures are taken to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents · Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination · Storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins-have tight-fitting covers in good repair · Menus are 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: Yes · Uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and out and provided by Public water supply. Water pitchers and disposable cups used at the facility. · The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall: Facility has rubber turf. · Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements: Yes · A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 05/2023 · Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 04/2023 · Director completed Health and Safety Training. · Staff qualifications and files were reviewed and are complete: Yes · Staff have received on the job training for housekeeping, sanitation and universal health precautions Facility Representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed 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. Facility representative was informed the Department has inspection authority per Health and Safety Codes. Facility representative provided the Unusual Incident Reporting email: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov · Children files were reviewed and are complete. Yes · Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months: Last drill on 11/04/2022 · AB2370 – Lead Exposure, day care facilities, effective January 1, 2019 – The bill requires that all Child Care Centers, operating in a building constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have their drinking water tested for excessive lead levels, on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023. Child Care Centers must thereafter test their drinking water every five years after the date of the initial test. · AB605 – Child day care facilities, birth to school-age license; Effective January 1, 2021 · AB2960 – Child care and development services, online portal – Effective June 20, 2022 - This bill requires the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI), within the California Department of Education (CDE), to develop and post on CDE's website a comprehensive child care and development services online portal for families and providers by June 30, 2022. 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 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 For CCCs: Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. LPAs 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 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 . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative, Rose Garcia.