Routine inspection·January 13, 2023

On January 13, 2023 at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cowan met with Site Director, Gina Spaulding, for an unannounced annual random inspection. Present today is director, 5 staff, and 15 infants at this time. The center operates Monday - Friday 7:15 AM to 4:45 PM. The center has two classrooms: Infants (Banana Slugs) and Toddlers (Snails). When LPA arrived, infants were playing. LPA inspected the infant day care area for health and safety hazards today. The center is clean, orderly and in good repair. There are no pools, spas or other similar bodies of water on site. Per director, there are no firearms or weapons on site. Cleaning supplies and other potentially harmful items are stored inaccessible to the children. All furniture and equipment are clean and in good working condition. The center's furniture and equipment are age appropriate. There is a sufficient quantity of cribs, table, chairs, and changing tables to meet the capacity of infants. Parents provide bedding for cribs and mats. Bedding is sent home once a week for cleaning by parents while cribs and mates are wiped down and disinfected daily. Bottles and other items provided by the parents are labeled and stored appropriately. Food and formula are provided by parents. Changing tables are within an arm\342\200\231s reach of a sink. The center has a working carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed infants were supervised by staff in the classrooms. All solid waste storage containers have secure lids. The outdoor play area designated for the infants and toddlers was clean and in good repair. All toys and equipment are in working condition. Per director, toys are cleaned daily. Areas under slides and other high climbing equipment is adequately cushioned poured rubber. At 10:03 AM, Staff files were reviewed. Children's files are complete with all required Licensing documents. At 10:41 AM, LPA observed that staff did not have immunizations on file. At 11:04 AM, LPA observe through record review that staff members were not associated to the facility. At 11:21 AM, LPA observed that staff members did not have Health Screenings on file. At 11:28 AM, LPA observed that staff did not have TB clearance on file. At 11:31 AM LPA observed that a staff member did not have Employee Rights on file. The above deficiencies are potential risks to children in care and Type B citations are issued this day. At least one staff member on site has current CPR/First Aid certification. Children's files were reviewed. Children's files have medical assessments and needs and services plans. Report Continues ... Page 2 This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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 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 An exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with site director, Gina Spaulding. This report must be available in the facility for public review. Notice of site visit is to be posted for 30 days. 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