Routine inspection·December 11, 2024

On 12/11/2024 at 1:20 p.m. Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Victoria Hernandez and Vicky Williamson conducted an unannounced annual random inspection and met with Assistant Director, Samantha Delia. LPAs disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured the inside and outside of the facility. This is a full day program that operates year-round. Days and hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. There are two classrooms in operation. There were seven (7) infants, five (5) of whom were napping, and two (2) teachers, and one (1) aide present. LPAs observed Child #1 (C1) napping in the nap room adjacent to Infant Room 102 with the door closed and without staff present. Furniture and equipment in the classrooms were observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space and playground equipment is maintained, is in safe condition and is free of hazards. The area under high climbing equipment and slides has rubber cushioning to absorb falls. There is sufficient cushioning to absorb falls under and around play equipment. The playground area includes a shaded rest area for children through the use of canopies and trees. Potty chairs, toilet and handwashing equipment are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detector that meets statutory requirements. The last fire/disaster drill was conducted and documented on 11/7/2024. Napping equipment consists of cribs for younger infants and napping mats for the older infants and each crib/cot has its own sheet or covering. All changing tables are located next to respective sinks. Assistant Director stated there are no bodies of water or on the premises and LPAs did not observe any bodies of water. Assistant Director stated there are no firearms, weapons, or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible to children. No poisons were observed during the inspection. (CONT 809C...) Food preparation areas are clean and safe. Notation of children’s allergies is accessible. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Formula is provided by the parents. LPAs observed bottles for Child #1 (C1), Child #2 (C2), and Child #3 (C3) are labeled with the child’s name but did not include the date. Storage cubbies are readily available, and room accommodates class size. Infant Needs and Service Plan for Child #4 (C4), Child #5 (C5), and Child #6 (C6) were not updated quarterly. A review of staff records on this date indicates facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. Assistant Director, was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. All required notices, forms and license(s) were posted. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. Facility maintains a ratio of one (1) qualified teacher supervising no more than four (4) children in care. At least one person trained in EMSA approved Pediatric CPR and First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. The name of the childcare center director or fully qualified teacher, designated to act in the director’s absence, has been reported to the Department. Children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full signature and record the time of day. Facility utilizes electronic sign in and sign out procedures. LPAs reviewed sign in/sign out documentation on the Brightwheel App. LPAs reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPAs reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis, and measles, and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. (CONT 809C...) Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For childcare center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). LPAs verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with Assistant 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 Facility Representative, 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Assistant Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. LPAs reviewed with Assistant Director the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. (CONT 809C...) LPAs and Assistant director discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, Mandated Reporter Training, Forms and Regulations, Safe Sleep in Childcare, Lead Poisoning Facts, Guardian and California Megan’s Law ( www.meganslaw.ca.gov ). Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, deficiencies were cited; four (4) Type B citations were cited see LIC809D. 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 . Appeal Rights were given . A notice of site visit was given to Assistant Director, Samantha Delia and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Assistant Director, Samantha Delia .