Routine inspection·July 20, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Jennifer Lott conducted an unannounced Annual Licensing inspection. LPA was greeted at the front of the facility by Director, Sandra Reyes and granted entry after identifying herself and disclosing the purpose of her visit. The facility currently has XX children in care. Licensee provided a copy of their current roster and is operating within the licensed ratio and capacity. The facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons are inaccessible to children. Director Reyes advised there are no weapons or ammunition being stored or on the premises. The last disaster fire drill was conducted on06/07/2023. Outdoor play area is fenced and free of hazards. There is plenty of shade available during outdoor play. Furniture and equipment are age appropriate and in good condition. All toilets & hand washing facilities are clean and in sanitary condition. Kitchen and food prep areas are clean, free of rubbish/insects. Food is kept separate from cleaning supplies. Menus are posted one (1) week in advance in a prominent place. All containers used for solid waste have tight fitting covers that are secured. Drinking water is readily available indoors and out. There is a separate and complete record maintained for each child enrolled at the center. Children’s records contained emergency contact information and immunization records. Sign in/out sheets were reviewed and are in compliance. All individuals subject to a criminal record review have obtained a clearance and/or an exemption. Personnel records contain health screening documentation, immunizations and at least one staff member has current pediatric CPR and First Aid certification at the facility. All staff have completed the mandated Child Abuse Reporting as per AB1207. Pools There are no pools/bodies of water on the premises. Safe Sleep LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director, Reyes and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Director, Reyes 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. Criminal Record Clearance Director 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 a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. MyChildCarePlan.org Director 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. Lead Testing 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). Water testing was completed on 03/24/23 and was within normal limits. IMS 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . 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/inspection-process . Based on today’s visit, no deficiencies were observed at this time. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Reyes. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.