Routine inspection·December 8, 2022

On December 8, 2022 at 12:35 p.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Leilani Curtis visited the facility to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA met with Family Services Advocate Flor Maza-Contreras and proceeded to tour the facility. LPA provided the LIC 125, Entrance Checklist to Ms. Maza-Contreras. Also present wer e two infants with one staff member in the infant classroom (classroom 4a). Appropriate ratio and capacity were observed. Staff members have the required background clearances and are associated to the facility. No excluded individuals are present. The licensee has not exceeded the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. The center director, Sara Gibbs arrived at the facility at approximately 1:45 p.m. There are no bodies of water or weapons at this facility. There is 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 surface no less than one inch thick, covered with washable vinyl, and raised sides at least 3 inches high. The room has a changing table that is within the reach of a sink. There are no walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers or jumpers in the room. All infants are under visual observation at all times. The room has 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. The outdoor play area is fenced and has sufficient material for cushioning. The outdoor area has canopies and trees used for shade. 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. 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 Gibbs : 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 a copy of the parent handbook, LIC500-Personnel Report, LIC610A- Emergency Disaster Plan for Child Care Centers, Children's Roster and MAAC Incidental Medical Services Plan of Operation. No deficiencies cited. 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 Gibbs 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 Gibbs.