Routine inspection·July 26, 2022

On July 26, 2022, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Sheran Lo met with Director Amanda Riccetti for an annual inspection. Purpose of the inspection was explained. Present, in the facility are Director, Administrative Assistant, 13 teachers and 45 children in care. Facility is operating within its capacity and is in compliance with staff / child ratio on this day. Facility operates day care from Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:30pm. With Director, LPA inspected the child care room and play yard. LPA observed facility has smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, fully charged fire extinguisher and working telephone on site. All cleaning solutions, poisons, and other chemicals dangerous to the children are stored inaccessible to the children. Facility has age appropriate furniture. Facility floor is in good repair and free of any hazards. There are first aid supplies available in the classrooms and in the office. All bathrooms are in working condition. All food is stored properly to avoid contamination. Facility has a sufficient amount of sleeping cots available and provides sheet/blankets laundered on site. Individual items provided by the parents are labeled and stored appropriately. Two snacks and lunch are prepared at facility, and food preparation area is free of litter. Food is stored adequately to prevent contamination. Facility uses a rotation schedule in the outdoor yard for play. There is water available for children in the yard as well as in the classrooms. LPA observed that facility is using electronic sign in / out. LPA collected a print-out of sign in/out. Facility has license and all other required documents posted and visible for the public. There are menus posted at least one week in advance and are visible to the child's authorized representative. Facility has an emergency drill log for the school year. LPA reviewed the facility records. LPA reviewed 10 random children's files and 5 random staff's files. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, 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 . 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/inspection-process . 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 discussed the safe sleep regulations with 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 https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-in formation-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed 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. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Amanda Riccetti.