Routine inspection·August 29, 2024

On date and time listed above, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Giselle Carbullido arrived at the facility to conduct a 3-year annual inspection. LPA was granted entry by Director Fanny Topete. LPA toured the facility inside and out, reviewed records and observed and/or discussed the following. Days and hours of operation are Monday -Friday; 7AM- 6PM. The inspection consisted of reviews of the CARE tool domains. The inspection found the facility to be in compliance except as noted on the LIC809D. Deficiencies were cited this visit. If updates are made, the Licensee will submit the following documents 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 4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization 5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility: update submitted during visit The following items have been posted and are updated where necessary: License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148) Parent\342\200\231s 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 See LIC809D 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: Per director no IMS. Hazards and other items that are dangerous are stored inaccessible to children. Poisons and toxins are locked. All floors are clean and safe. Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition. See LIC809D Outdoor activity areas are enclosed by appropriate fences, free of hazards and supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition Food preparation area is clean, free of litter, 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 current, posted in a place visible by authorized representatives and available upon request. Uncontaminated drinking water is readily available both indoors and outdoors Yes Areas around or under high climbing equipment have material that absorbs a fall: wood chips 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 3/2026 IB Opening and closing staff member\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid expires on 3/2026 FT Director completed Health and Safety Training : See LIC9102TV technical assistance Staff files were reviewed and are complete: No See LIC 809D Staff have received on-the-job training for housekeeping, sanitation and universal health precautions. Children files are complete. Yes Fire & earthquake drills are conducted and documented every six months. No Last drill on 08/19/24 Facility Representative was informed the Department has inspection authority per Health and Safety Codes. Facility was provided the Unusual Incident Reporting email: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov To receive important licensed -related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. MyChildCarePlan.org \342\200\223 Centers and Family Child Care Homes Licensee [or facility representative] was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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 childcare 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. PIN 22-05-CCP Page Four. LPA referred licensee [or facility representative] to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. - AB 1207 \342\200\223 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting: Child Day Care Personnel Training, beginning January 1, 2018 \342\200\223 Requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. AB2960 \342\200\223 Childcare and development services, online portal \342\200\223 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. Access to forms & Regulations for Family Child Care Homes online at www.ccld.ca.gov Responsibility to know the regulations for anyone providing care Failure to meet the posting requirements shall result in an immediate $100 civil penalty. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) 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/ . Licensee [or 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 licensee [or facility representative] and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/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. 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 . LPA Carbullido informed facility representative Fanny Topete that this report dated 08/29/24 document(s) one Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Carbullido informed the licensee [or facility representative] to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 08/29/2024 that documents any Type A citation(s) 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 signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. 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, Fanny Topete.