Routine inspection·March 18, 2025

On 3/18/2025 at 9: 35 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Claudia Caywood arrived at the facility to conduct a 3-year required inspection. LPA was granted entry by Director, Toni Espino. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, reviewed records, and observed and/or discussed the following: This is an Infant and Preschool Center. A review of the staff records and a review 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 comply in these domains. The inspection consisted of reviews of the CARE tool domains. The inspection found the facility to comply except as noted on the LIC809D. Deficiencies were not cited at this visit. The licensee is asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days: (CONT. 809-C) 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 · Appropriate supervision was provided during this inspection · Classrooms are equipped with age appropriate furniture and equipment in good condition · Classrooms are clean and free of hazards · 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 where inaccessible to children · Hazards are stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions 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 · Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences and free of hazards · Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition • All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins-have tight-fitting covers and in good repair • Uncontaminated drinking water readily available both indoors and out- water bottles and drinking fountains. (CONT. 809-C) •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 does not meet regulation requirements • A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 06/2026 • Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 6/2026 and 05/2026 • Director completed Health and Safety Training on 8/29/2023 • Staff qualifications were reviewed – health screening is on file and all staff meet educational requirements and health requirements for performing assigned tasks • Staff have received on the job training for house keeping, sanitation and universal health precautions • Required records for children contain Identification and Emergency Information Licensee was informed of the Department has inspection authority per Health and Safety Codes sections: 1596.852, 1596.853 and 1596.8535. • Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months: Last drill on 10/19/24 Licensee was informed of UnusualIncidentReportingemail: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@DSS.CA.Gov 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. 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 licensee [or 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. (CONT. 809-C) 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/ . 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. CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: 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. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. (CONT. 809-C) Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Toni Espino. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days