Routine inspection·November 1, 2022

On November 1, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Leilani Curtis visited the facility to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA met with Director Rochelle Buckley and proceeded to tour the facility. LPA provided the LIC 125, Entrance Checklist to the director. Also present were 11 children with 5 staff members. Appropriate ratios and capacity were observed. Staff members have the required background clearances. No excluded individuals are present. There are no bodies of water or weapons at this facility. The facility does not have an operational carbon monoxide detector. Toys are safe and do not have sharp points, edges or splinters, or made of small parts that can be pulled off. There is sufficient infant napping equipment. Infant changing tables have padded surfaces no less than one inch thick, covered with washable vinyl, and raised sides at least 3 inches high. Room has two changing tables which are within the reach of the same sink. The water faucet located at the diaper changing area sink was turned off and not working when LPA arrived. The director states that the water faucet was turned off because it was constantly \342\200\234running\342\200\235 or \342\200\234leaking\342\200\235. There are no walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers or jumpers in the room. All infants including those napping in cribs are under visual observation at all times. Rooms have adequate heating, lighting, and ventilation. Solid waste storage vessels, including moveable bins, have tight-fitting covers on, and are in good repair. Disinfectants, hazardous items and medications are inaccessible to children through latches and locks. The infant indoor and outdoor activity space is physically separate from the space used by other day care children. Outdoor play area is fenced with sufficient material for cushioning. Area has canopies used for shade. Infant room has a refrigerator used for infant food storage which is properly labeled by child name. LPA and Director observed several milk bottles/food without a date. Drinking water is readily accessible inside and outside the classroom. Menus are posted. Admission agreement, emergency information and medical assessment forms were reviewed for some children. Individual Feeding and Needs and Services Plans were reviewed for some infants. Infant Sleeping Plan was also reviewed for some infants. One child (C1) does not have an Infant Sleeping Plan on file and another child (C2) does not have a current Individual Feeding and Needs and Services Plan on file. Nap documentation is maintained that included: infant\342\200\231s name, date, time of each 15-minute check and initials of the person who conducted each check. 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 . Personnel records were reviewed for qualifications. Staff records contain documentation of education, training, and/or experience. Staff utilized as infant teachers have three child development units in infant/toddler care. Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications were reviewed and are in compliance. Sign in/sign out sheets are well maintained. LPA reviewed the following with Director Buckley : Updates to the California Department of Public Health Coronavirus Disease 2019 Guidance for Child Care Providers and Programs, PIN 22-28-CCP dated 10/25/22, California Department of Public Health Covid-19 Guidance for Child Care Providers and Programs dated 10/21/22 and Recently Approved Safe Sleep Regulations in Effect, PIN 20-24-CCP dated 9/15/20. LPA obtained an updated Emergency Disaster Plan for Child Care Centers- LIC610A, Personnel Report-LIC500 and Parent Handbook. The director will send LPA an updated Administrative Organization-LIC309, Children's Roster, LIC9040 and a corrected application-LIC200A installing her as the director of the facility. See LIC809D for cited deficiencies. 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 . Director Buckley 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 the 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 the 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Buckley.