Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On
01/17/2024
,
at approximately
1:45 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Nasiripour and Van conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPAs met with Director Wen Qi,
and explained the purpose of the inspection. Present in the facility are Director and one
teacher, Wei Chen, caring
for a total of 5 children, aged between 2-5 years old. All adults working in the facility are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. Facility is currently operating within teacher to child ratio on this date. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm. LPAs conducted a health and safety hazard inspection.
LPAs observed multiple items specifically designed for infants: two cribs, one baby-rocker, one baby-bouncer, one baby-trainer toy that assists infants with walking, and one infant tummy-time mat. LPAs also observed 3 infant bottles equipped with devices meant to support gassy / colicky infants with milk or formula still inside of each bottle.
Storage for children's belongings is in the back of the facility, near the kitchen / food prep area, labeled with each child's individual names. Facility does not have updated Child Roster, leaving LPAs unable to verify children's storage is up to date.
LPAs observed facility has an installation of a fire alarm system, as well as a fully charged, fire extinguisher.
The facility has a smoke and carbon monoxide detector installed as well as one emergency kit with first aid materials, but no emergency contact information for children. Per Director, there are currently no children with medication enrolled at facility.
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Director reports that Facility has a plan to properly store Medication, which will be inaccessible to enrolled children and maintained with proper documentation in the Kitchen area, atop the refrigerator.
All poisons, cleaning solutions, and hazardous materials are not stored inaccessible to children but are in an off-limit area, located inside Staff Restroom. LPAs recommended Director to install child-safety latch for Staff Bathroom door.
The facility offers Breakfast, Snacks, and Lunch for all families
. Water is available to children indoors.
The
facility has not completed Lead Testing.
Children have their own physical space inside and outside. Children use mats for sleeping. Per Director, some children who are over 2 years old still use a crib, "sometimes but not really." Director reports they will remove cribs and learning equipment that is not age appropriate.
There is a variety of outdoor equipment that is in good working condition. Children are signed in and out of the facility through the Brightwheel App. The facility has license documentation and information properly posted and available for review in the entrance. There are no pools or bodies of water on the premises.
LPAs reviewed facility records
of all children present, as well as records of both Director and Teacher. LPAs observed 3 out of 5 children's records were not complete. Both Director and Teacher have an up-to-date CPR & First Aid certificate. Teacher is not up to date with Mandated Reporter Training, but Dir
ector has valid Mandated Reporter Training, expiring 10/2024. The last emergency drill was conducted on
05/2023
, but had no documentation available. LPAs instructed Director to conduct Emergency Drills at least once every six months and to properly log and document.
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Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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.
Facility was informed that as of September 1, 2016, a person may not be employed or volunteer at a childcare facility unless he or she has been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles or qualifies for an exemption pursuant to Health and Safety code 1596.7995 and 1597.662.
The Director is aware that all staff is required to complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. The training can be obtained online at
www.mandatedreporterca.com
. LPA observed the completion certificate on file. LPAs encourages the Director to frequently visit our website at
www.ccld.ca.gov
for licensing regulations and new updates.
This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22- 02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free AD
A 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-carecenters/
.
Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.
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Ass
embly 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.
CCC did not complete testing prior to their deadline
. LPAs referred Director to the department Website for lead:
Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information
.
The facility has been granted an outdoor waiver by the Department to allow a maximum of 9 children to utilize the playground at any given time. LPA observed that the outdoor waiver was posted accordingly. The facility uses a rotation schedule in the outdoor yard for play. The outdoor play area is well maintained, ensuring it is clean and free of any clutter that may pose a risk to the children's safety. Moreover, the playground is securely fenced. Additionally, soft cushioning material is placed beneath the play structures to minimize the chances of injuries from accidental falls. LPA also reminded the Director to check and clear any debris or harmful materials from the playground before use.
To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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
Based on today's inspection, deficiencies were observed, according to California Title 22, Health and Safety Code of Regulations. See LIC 809D for deficiencies cited today.
Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
The exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Wen Qi.
