Routine inspection·February 17, 2023

On February 17, 2023 at 10:05 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cowan met with director, Suzanne Wheeler, for a 1 Year Required Inspection. Purpose of the inspection was explained. Present, in the facility is director, 4 staff, and 47 children in care. At 10:15, LPA observed that facility was over capacity by 3 children. This is an immediate health and safety risk to children in care. A type "A" citation is issued for this deficiency. Facility is operating within its staff / child ratio on this day. Facility operates day care Monday to Friday from 07:30 AM to 5:30 PM. When LPA arrived children were participating in free outdoor play. With director, LPA inspected the day care rooms and play yard. LPA observed facility has working 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 classroom. All bathrooms are in working condition. All storage containers for solid waste have fitted lids. Facility has a sufficient amount of sleeping matts available. Food preparation area is free of litter. Food is stored adequately to prevent contamination. Play yard is free of hazards. There is a sufficient amount of bark to help absorb the impact of falls. There is water available on the yard as well as in the classroom. LPA reviewed facility's sign in / out. LPA observed parents were using full signatures. 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\342\200\231s last emergency drill was conducted 1/11/23, and is it's properly logged. At 10:52 AM, LPA reviewed the facility records. LPA reviewed 5 random children's files. Children\342\200\231s files are complete with all required Licensing documents. LPA reviewed 5 random staff's files which are also complete. Per director, all contact information of file is current. LPA discussed capacity control with site director. Director states that she is training an assistant director to assist with director duties. By 11:26 AM, three children were picked up from facility. Facility was then within capacity. Report continues on next page\342\200\246\342\200\246\342\200\246. Page 2 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 Facility has IMS policy on file with Regional Office. 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 as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [facility representative] 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. 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 certificates on file. LPA encourages the director to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and new updates. 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 . >See next page for deficiencies Exit interview is conducted, and report was reviewed with site director, Suzanne Wheeler. Director was advised any additional questions to call Office, M-F, 8am-5pm, 650-266-8800 or 1-844-538-8766. Website: www.cdss.ca.gov >This report and rights to comment and appeal were discussed with Licensee. This report must be available in the facility for public review. Notice of site visit is to be posted and shall remain posted for next 30 days.