Routine inspection·January 26, 2022

On January 26, 2022 at 10:50 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marie Hernandez, conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with the facility director, Kendra Dedmon. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. This is a full day program which operates year around. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. There are currently two classrooms in operation. The following ratios were observed: The Infant Classroom has five children with three staff, and the Toddler Classroom has two children with one staff. The Covid-19 documents were posted and the staff were wearing their facial coverings and social distancing during the inspection. The facility has a posted sign that states "Masks are required at this facility." There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. During the inspection today, the play yard and the equipment were in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All toilets and hand-washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Areas around high climbing equipment, and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents during the inspection. There is a working carbon monoxide detector. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at off-site activities. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teachers designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at time of inspection. There is a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than four infants in care. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child, medical assessment, individual feeding plans, Infant Needs and Services Plans, Individual Sleeping Plans and the fifteen minute checks. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Staff records contain documentation of meeting qualification requirements. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. The activity schedule was reviewed and posted. LPA reviewed the sign in/out information via the facility's electronic system. The last fire/disaster drill was conducted on The facility has sufficient age appropriate furniture, and equipment including cribs, cots or mats, changing tables and feeding chairs. There is indoor and outdoor activity space for infants that is physically separate. Each crib, mat or cot is occupied by only one infant at time and cribs are kept free from all loose articles including blankets and pillows and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Staff physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. Staff-infant ratio requirements are being met while infants are sleeping. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted on 12/16/2021. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services (IMS). However, the facility currently does not have any children with IMS. IMS was discussed Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . The Director is advised to regularly visit the Community Care Licensing WEBSITE: www.cdss.ca.gov for quarterly updates and updated regulation information. Community Care Licensing Duty Line: (619) 767-2248, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Southern California Child Care Advocate information was provided, and the Applicant was encouraged to subscribe through the CCLD website in order to be placed on an email list for updated regulation information. The Advocate information was provided: (714) 703-2800 or childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov. An exit interview was conducted and LPA Marie Hernandez explained the inspection report including the deficiency cited on page two (LIC 809-D), The Facility Representative Marcela Zavala was provided the facility evaluation report, appeals rights and the notice of site visit. The Representative was advised that the notice of site visit must be posted in a prominent place for 30 days.