Routine inspection·July 5, 2023

On 7/5/2023, at 9:00am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Vicky Williamson and Thein Dinh, conducted an unannounced annual required inspection. LPA Williamson met with Director, Kendra Dedmon and disclosed the purpose of the inspection. LPA inspected and toured the indoor and outdoor of the facility. Facility operates Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 5:30 pm. The following ratios were observed: infant classroom had 11 infants, two (2) teachers and one (1) aide, toddler classroom had 14 toddlers, one (1) teachers and three (3) aides. Furniture and equipment are in good condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medications and other hazardous items are made inaccessible to children. Potty chairs, toilets and hand-washing equipment are in safe and sanitary operating condition. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. Solid waste storage containers have covers and are in good repair. Playground equipment is in safe condition. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Facility has a smoke and carbon monoxide detector that meet statutory requirements. Director stated that there are no swimming pools or other bodies of water on the premises. Director stated that there are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. The last fire/disaster drill was conducted and documented on 6/28/2023. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and snack. Formula is provided by the parents along with bottles including the child's name and date. The facility also provides formula. A review of staff records on this date indicates facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. Director 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. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than four (4) children 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 and medical assessment, individual feeding plans, infant needs and services plans, individual sleeping plans and sleeping logs. On 6/29/2323, the 15 minutes sleep check for Child 1 (C1) was not documented within a 15 minute time-frame per documentation reviewed. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed to be incomplete with health screening for Staff 1 (S1), Staff 2 (S2) and Staff (S3). Also immunization records for S1 were not available for review during time of inspection. Facility staff has documentation of completed mandated reporter training on file. The person who signs the child in and out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. The facility utilizes electronic sign in/sign out. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services (IMS), however no children enrolled require medication at this time. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. Director was reminded that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. 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 . LPA discussed safe sleep regulations with Director 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 director 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. LPA and director discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, mandated reporter training, safe sleep in child care, California Megan’s Law ( www.meganslaw.ca.gov ). 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 Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, deficiencies are being cited. See LIC 809D. One Technical Violation was issued. An exit interview was conducted with Director, Kendra Dedmon, and a copy of this report, Appeal Rights and Notice of Site Visit were provided. Notice of Site Visit is required to be posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. LPA observed Notice of Site Visit posted on the board in the entry area of the facility.