Routine inspection·November 7, 2024

On November 7th, 2024 at approximately 9am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tapia-Mandujano conducted an unannounced annual required inspection. LPA met with Interim Director, Marnie Bryant and explained the purpose of the inspection. Present in the facility is Interim Director and six staff caring for a total of 11 infant children. All adults working in the facility are fingerprint cleared. Facility is currently operating within teacher to child ratio on this date. Facility is a combination center with Preschool (414001649). Facility operates in four classroom and are currently operating in three classroom. Facility operates from Monday-Friday from 7:30am-5:30pm. LPA observed classroom to be clean and equipped with age appropriate toys and materials. Storage for children's belongings are located in the classrooms labeled with each child's individual names. LPA observed facility has an installation of a fire alarm system inside the classroom as well as a fully charged fire extinguishers throughout the building. The classrooms have a smoke and carbon monoxide detector installed as well as emergency kits with first aid materials and emergency contact information. Medication is stored appropriately, inaccessible to enrolled children and maintained with proper documentation. All poisons, cleaning solutions and hazardous materials are stored inaccessible to children in off limit areas or facility high shelves. Facility provides am and pm snacks and lunch is provided by parents/guardians. Children bring water bottles. Filtered water is available to children indoors and outdoors. Outdoor area appears to be clean and orderly. There are a variety of outdoor equipment that are in good working condition. Children are signed in and out of facility with parents' signatures. Facility has license documentation and information properly posted and available for review in the lobby. LPA reviewed facility records that included 5 children's records and 5 staff records. LPA observed children's and staff's records to be complete. At least one staff have an up to date CPR & First Aid certificate. Staff's Mandated Reporter training is up to date. Last emergency drill was conducted 10/2024. Emergency drills are conducted at least once every six months and are properly logged and documented. Continued on Page 2.. Page 2 Continued... Facility representative 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 child care 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. 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. LPA 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. Facility has an IMS plan on file. 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 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/ . 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 child care 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). Facility was tested past the due date, deficiency was issued. Refer to LIC 809D for more details. Continued on Page 3... Page 3 Continued... LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the facility 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 the applicant 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. Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Based on today's inspection, deficiencies were observed, according to California Title 22, Health and Safety Code of Regulations. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights were also provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Interim Director, Marnie Bryant.