Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Babatunde Ibitoye met with the
Lead Teacher,Gutierrez Cynthia for the Required 3 year inspection
. LPA toured and inspected the Infant area accordance with the facility sketch. LPA observed 4 infants upon arrival. There were 8 teachers on the premises. The facility consists of one classroom. Center also licensed for a pre-school center in the same building (367750019). The facility operates from 6:00am to 6:30pm. Monday through Friday. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed.
Indoor/Infant Area: The center is clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair, there are no potential hazardous areas observed (passageways), floors are clean and safe, cleaning compounds are inaccessible, poisons locked, furniture and equipment in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts, including cribs, cots, changing table and feeding chairs, no insects or flies observed, play equipment are age appropriate. Each infant has own cubby, trash cans have tight fitting lids, drinking water (individual cup-labeled), no toxic materials observed, no fireplace, window screens in good repair. LPA observed the carbon monoxide, Fire Extinguisher and smoke detector in working condition. There is a working telephone on the premises, isolation area for ill infant at the office area, room temperature is comfortable, First Aid Kit observed, sign in/out observed (electronic), no smoking on the premises. There are no prohibited play equipment on the premises. The facility has sufficient indoor activity space for infants that is physically separate from the preschool.
Physical Plant: There are no bodies of water on the premises. No firearms on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to infant are inaccessible (top cabinet). LPA observed fire extinguisher (2A10BC) and smoke detectors are in operable condition. The facility has one or more carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. The changing table is within arm's reach of the sink.
Napping: LPA observed cots in safe condition, cribs are in regulation (meets the requirements of 101439.1(a)-(f), no pillows, crib bumpers, loose bedding), sanitize after each use, cots spaced to have access to a safe walkway, bedding is not in contact with other bedding.
Restrooms:
Not for infants.
Outdoor: Center has a shaded area, play ground free from hazards and debris, play structure has cushioning material (grass). The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. There are no high climbing equipment, swings, slides on the premises for infants.
Health Related Services: Medications when used are inaccessible to children (locked in kitchen refrigerator), child name and date on medication, parent written consent as required.
Food Service: Food prepared
and served in a safe manner, food preparation is completed in the kitchen, cleaning compounds are kept in the supply room (off limits), utensils are cleaned and sanitized after each use, refrigerator temperature in regulation, menu posted in kitchen and classroom, breakfast and snack provided by the parent. Bottles, dishes and containers of food brought by the infant's authorized representative are labeled with infant's name and current date.
Staff Records: LPA reviewed staff files for Qualifications, immunization, licensing forms (LIC9108, Mandated Reporter, LIC508, LIC308).
Facility Records: LPA observed the Roster to be complete and current, staff has current CPR/First Aid expire 09/29/2025, fire and earthquake drills are conducted 9/29/23. The facility has an Infant individual feeding plan, Infant Needs and Services Plan, Sleep Plan for each infant.
Supervision: LPA observed infant/child is not left without the supervision (visual) of a teacher at any time, LPA observed the facility is in compliance with the staff-infant ratio (one teacher- four infants in attendance). The facility does not exceed the approved capacity of the fire clearance for the facility.
Posting Requirements: Center has required posting (license, PUB 393L, car seat law, emergency disaster plan, earthquake preparedness, lead poison, safe sleep).
Lead Teacher advised of the requirement to report
Unusual Incidents
.
Licensee informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department (email address on the website:
www.unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov
). A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of family day care home. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above.
Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, shall inspect the facility. Director shall permit the Department to inspect the family child care home, and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of child care center or regulations, also enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation.
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
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Lead Teacher was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 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. All staff are fingerprint cleared and associated.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. No deficiency. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Lead Teacher Gutierrez Cynthia on this date.