Routine inspection·March 16, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jennifer Lott conducted an annual licensing inspection. LPA was greeted by Licensee, Piper Rhodes and granted entry after identifying herself and disclosing the purpose of her visit. During today's inspection, there were 17 infants with 5 staff present. 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. Facility appears to be free of insects/rodents. Drinking water is readily accessible. Bathrooms are maintained with operational toilets, adequate lighting and paper supplies. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector in each classroom. Licensee states there are no weapons/ammunition at the facility. Food service area consists of a kitchen which is clean and free of hazards. Menu is posted. Adequate food is available. 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. All foods/beverages capable of rapid spoiling are stored in covered containers. Outdoor play area is fenced and playground has sufficient material for cushioning. There are no bodies of water at this facility. Area has umbrellas used for shade. Drinking water readily accessible and grounds are free of debris or potential hazards. Personnel records contain health screening documentation, immunization and at least one staff member has current CPR and First Aid certifications. Infant care teachers meet educational requirements. All staff have completed Mandated Reporter training and obtained criminal record clearances or exemptions. Licensee, Rhodes was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance, 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. Sign in sheets were reviewed. Children\342\200\231s records contain admission agreements and medical assessments. There are no walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers or jumpers in the room. High chairs or feeding tables have broad-based legs, plastic seats in good repair, and tray locked. Hazardous materials are inaccessible to children. Bottles, dishes and containers of food brought by infant\342\200\231s authorized representative are labeled with the infant\342\200\231s name and current date. The changing table was within arm's reach of sink. There are no potty chairs as no children are potty training at this time. Caregivers wash hands before and after each feeding and each diaper change. Floor mats and cots are available for infants who are able to climb out of cribs. Cribs or napping equipment are available. Bedding is identified and stored separately for each infant. Napping infants are under visual observation by staff. Indoor activity space is physically separate from other components. Facility maintains individual feeding plans for each infant and has up to date Infant Needs and Services Plans for each infant on file. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee, 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 Licensee, to check 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 reviewed medication storage as this facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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\342\200\231s visit, no deficiencies were observed at this time. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee, Rhodes. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.