Routine inspection·December 19, 2024

On 12/19/2024, at approximately 1:30PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Alvarado and Tse conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility. LPAs met with facility next designee Kimmy Ma and explained the purpose of the visit. During the walkthrough Health and Safety Director Christine Gumina (D1) joined LPAs for the remining of the inspection. Present during the visit was D1, 25 teachers, and 75 Infants. This facility is managed by Bright Horizons. This facility is a combination center, with a Preschool License (414002366) and a school age license (414002367). The facility is operating within staffing and ratio requirements on this day. LPAs and D1 inspected the facility for any health or safety hazards. The facility operates in four buildings: Yellow, Green, Blue, and Red Houses. LPAs observed 10 rooms to be in use for Infants. All buildings are equipped with fully charged fire extinguishers. Fire alarm systems are running throughout the facility. Carbon monoxide detectors are present in each classroom and the main entrance of each building. Electrical outlets are childproof and inaccessible. Poisons, cleaning detergents, and other chemicals are stored inaccessible to children in care. LPAs observed all classrooms to contain age-appropriate toys and learning materials. Furniture is age-appropriate and free of rough or sharp edges. The facility provides morning(AM) snack, lunch, and (PM)afternoon snack for children in care. Allergy lists are posted where accessible for teachers. The facility checks all meals to ensure that children are not provided with food that they are allergic to. Classrooms have fridges where infant bottles are labeled for each individual Infant. Children also bring water bottles from home. Cots are provided for children to nap on, and cribs are also available. Sheets are provided by the facility and cleaned twice a week. Bedding is brought from home and taken back once a week for cleaning. LPAs observed all classrooms to each have access to three handwashing sinks and two toilets. All sinks and toilets were observed to be operational during the visit. LPAs observed the outdoor play areas to be free of debris and other loose articles. There are play structures that are cushioned with resilient padding. There are sandpits present that are covered and checked daily for any loose debris. Each outdoor play area is enclosed by a fence that is at least four feet high. There are no swimming pools or other similar bodies of water present in the facility. There are no firearms or other weapons in the facility. LPAs reviewed 5 staff files, 5 children\342\200\231s files, and facility records. There is at least one staff member present with current Pediatric First Aid/CPR training that expires 5/2025. Bright Horizons has an alternative Mandated Reporter Training that has been approved by the Department. All staff have current Mandated Reporter Training certificates available for review. All staff have qualifications and immunization records available for review. Children\342\200\231s files are maintained digitally and were observed to be complete. Children are signed in with paper sign-in/out sheets that are present in the entrance of each building. All required postings were observed to be posted and accessible for review upon entry to the facility. 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. 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). The facility tested its fixtures for lead on 12/17/2022 before the deadline of 1/1/2023. 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 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/ . 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. See LIC9102-TA for technical advisory issued today for Physical Plant. No Deficiencies are being cited today, today on 12/19/2024. A notice of Site Visit was provided and Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Christine Gumina.