Routine inspection·December 2, 2021

On 12/2/21 @ 12:55PM, LPA Nancy Diaz conducted an unannounced inspection. LPA met with Melinda Lopez, Site Director. Observed present today were 15 infants and toddlers. A tour of the facility was conducted. There is one classroom designated for infants/toddlers. Program operates 7:00AM TO 6:00PM; Mondays-Fridays. 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. The licensee has not exceeded the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. Children were observed to be visually supervised by a qualified teacher. At least one person is trained in CPR and Pediatric First aid were present today (Melinda Lopez, Christina Espinoza). The child care center was observed to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair to ensure the well-being of children, employees and visitors. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medications or poisons are inaccessible to children. All toilets, handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. All floors are clean and safe. A carbon monoxide detector is maintained in the facility. An isolation area has been designated for children who becomes ill during the day. Menus are posted and visible to child\342\200\231s authorized representative. Kitchen and food preparation areas are kept clean. All food and beverage are stored appropriately. Uncontaminated drinking water are readily available both indoors and out. CONTINUED Ms. Lopez 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. A notice of site visit was provided and observed posted and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Ms. Lopez. A copy of this report and appeal rights were provided today. 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 Ms. Lopez provided LPA forms LIC 500, LIC 610 and childrens' roster. NO DEFICIENCY CITED TODAY. The surface of the outdoor activity space are maintained in a safe condition, and free of hazards. Children\342\200\231s files were review. The person who signs the child in/out use their full legal signature and recorded the time of day. An emergency information is maintained for all children in care. Staff files were reviewed. Staff have current physician\342\200\231s report on file. Staff qualification are maintained that included educational background, training and or experience. Staff have completed the mandated reporter training. Staff have been immunized against pertussis, influenza and measles. Infant changing tables have a padded surface not less than one inch thick. Infant changing tables have raised sides at least three inches high. Toys are observed to be safe, and did not have sharp points or edges or splinters or made of small parts that can be pulled off and swallowed. Facility maintains sufficient napping equipment. The infant facility have indoor/outdoor activity space that is physically separate from space used by child care center/school age components. Direct visual supervision are provided by staff at all times. Facility maintains infant sleeping plans. Infant individual feeding and needs and services plans are maintained. Nap documentations are maintained that included: infant\342\200\231s name, date, time of each 15-minute check and initials of the person who conducted each check. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Ms. Lopez 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 Ms. Lopez 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.