Routine inspection·September 25, 2024

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Janie Davis and Lauren Scott met with facility representative, Katheryne Douglass for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were 2 children present during today's inspection. Facility days and hours of operation are Monday-Sunday, 24 hours a day. LPA toured the facility inside and out. LPA observed that hazardous items (disinfectants, cleaning solutions etc.) were inaccessible to children in care. LPA reviewed care and supervision of children, staffing ratios, medications and first aid supplies, furniture, equipment, fire drills and drinking water. There are adequate toys and equipment available for children. Outdoor play area was toured, the play equipment appeared to be in good repair. LPA discussed forms that need to be posted, including facility license. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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 licensee 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. In addition, LPA discussed the infant sleep regulations with licensee. LPA observed 15min infant napping logs for infants 24 months and under. LPA discussed the requirement of LIC 9227 Individual Sleeping Plan for infants during today's inspection, per safe sleep regulations. There were cribs available for each infant under 12 months old and cots available for infants over 12 months old. REPORT CONTINUES ON LIC809C.... Licensee 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 reviewed children’s and staff files. LPA discussed health screening reports, TB test, required MMR and TDAP vaccines for all staff members with facility representative. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid. LPA discussed AB1207 mandated reporter training for all staff. The facility representative was reminded to renew the course every 2 years through www.mandatedreporterca.com website. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/(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 . Exit interview conducted and report was re viewed with the facility representative, Katheryne Douglass. A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Title 22 deficiencies cited on subsequent 809-D.