Routine inspection·April 5, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jennifer Lott conducted an unannounced annual licensing inspection. LPA was greeted at the front of the facility by Assistant Director, Jesslyn Watson and granted entry after identifying herself and disclosing the purpose of her visit. Appropriate ratios and capacity were observed. Furniture and age appropriate equipment is in good condition. Rooms have adequate heating, lighting, ventilation. Floors appear to be clean and safe. Drinking water is readily accessible. Bathrooms are maintained with operational toilets and faucets with paper towels and toilet paper available. Food service area consists of a kitchen which is clean and free of hazards. Menu is posted. Adequate food is available for meals. All foods/beverages capable of rapid spoiling are stored in covered containers at 45 F or less. Cleaning supplies are kept separate from food and are inaccessible to children. Storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers and are kept in good repair. The facility appears to be free of insects and rodents. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector at the facility. Assistant Director, Watson states there are no firearms or ammunition stored on the grounds. Outdoor play area is a fenced with sufficient material for cushioning. There are no bodies of water at this facility. Climbing structures, swings and slides are securely fixed to the ground. Area has adequate shade. Equipment is age appropriate. Drinking water readily accessible and grounds are free of debris or potential hazards. The facility does not administer medication at this time. Personnel records contain health screening documentation and at least one staff member has current CPR and First Aid certifications. All staff have completed mandated reporter training and required immunizations. Each personnel record contains documentation of educational background and training. Sign ins were reviewed. Children\342\200\231s records contain admission agreements and medical assessment. 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. Assistant Director, Watson 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Assistant Director, Watson 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 Assistant Director, Watson, 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 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 . No deficiencies were observed at this time. An exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Assistant Director, Watson. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.