Routine inspection·November 10, 2021

On November 10, 2021 at 11:01 a.m. Licensing Program Analyst\342\200\231s (LPA\342\200\231s) Leilani Curtis and Nancy Diaz visited the facility to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA's met with Director Marla Martin and proceeded to tour the facility. LPA\342\200\231s provided the LIC 125, Entrance Checklist to the director. Also present were a total of 58 children in the following classrooms: Catepiller Class (3\342\200\231s) w/outside dance group: 19 children with staff Angelica DeAlba Flores, Alejandra Mejia and Laura Meja Aguilar Ladybug Class (2\342\200\231s): 10 children with staff Joceynne DeAlba Flores and Carla Delhotal Toddler Class: 10 children with staff Brenda Galvan, Jessica Johnson and Brianne Penny Fireflies Class (Prek 1): 8 children with staff Ajanae Mallard Dragonfly Class (Prek 2): 11 children with staff Guadalupe Martinez Gonzales, Faith Olsen and Cindy Salazar Appropriate ratios and capacity were observed. Staff members have the required background clearances and are associated to the facility. No excluded individuals are present. LPA\342\200\231s observed that none of the children in the Ladybug class or Dragonfly class were wearing masks/facial coverings. One of eight children were wearing masks/facial coverings in the Fireflies class. LPA\342\200\231s observed several sleeping mats with foam exposed in the toddler classroom and three tricycles missing foot pedals outside on the playground. All other furniture and age appropriate equipment appear to be in good condition. The Outdoor play area is fenced. The areas around or under high climbing playground equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment is cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. The playground has canopies used for shade. Children's toilets and hand washing facilities are sanitary. Rooms are safe and clean. Food preparation area is clean. Storage containers for solid waste are covered. Drinking water is readily accessible inside and outside the classroom. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other hazardous items were observed accessible to children in the Caterpillar, Ladybug and Dragonfly classrooms. Storage area for poisons is locked. Medications are kept in a safe place inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons at this facility. Fire drills are being conducted monthly. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector at the facility. First Aid/CPR certifications were reviewed and are in compliance This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA's 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 . Admission agreement, emergency information and medical assessment forms were reviewed for some children. Sign in/sign out sheets are well maintained. Staff records contain documentation of education, training, and/or experience. LPA's reviewed 12 staff files. Of the files reviewed six staff members were missing immunization records and health screenings and four were missing current mandated reporter certificates. LPA's reviewed the following with Director Martin: Updated Coronavirus 2019 Industry Guidance for Child Care Settings, PIN 21-18-CCP, California Department of Public Health Child Care Industry Guidance updated June 29, 2021 and Recently Approved Safe Sleep Regulations PIN 20-24-CCP. LPA's obtained a current Parent Handbook. The director will email LPA an updated copy of their Personnel Report-LIC500. See LIC809D for cited deficiencies. Per Chapter 3, Division 12, Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, upon receipt, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. A copy of the Fact Sheet - AB 633 Child Care Parent Notification Requirements and a copy of LIC 9224 was given to the director. Child Care Providers can now sign up for Quarterly Updates and PINS through the DSS website. Please go to www.ccld.ca.gov and click on Child Care, go under Quick Links and Quarterly Updates, click on \342\200\234Receive Important Updates\342\200\235 then enter your email address and choose which program(s) you would like to subscribe to and click \342\200\234subscribe\342\200\235. Duty Officer: (619) 767- 2248, Monday thru Friday 8am-5pm. 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 . The director 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's 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's 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 Martin.