Routine inspection·July 6, 2022

On July 6, 2022 at 12:16 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cowan met with Site Director, Liberty Rosario, for an unannounced annual random inspection. Present today is director, 4 staff, and 13 infants. Staff to child ratio was met on this day. The center operates Monday - Friday 7:30am to 5:30pm. 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 meet the capacity. Parents provide bedding for cribs and mats. Bedding is sent home daily 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. The center has a working carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed infants were supervised by staff in the classrooms and in the napping area. All solid waste storage containers have secure lids. The outdoor play area designated for the infants and toddlers was in good repair. All toys and equipment are in working condition. Per director, toys are cleaned nightly. Areas under slides and other high climbing equipment is adequately cushioned with rubber mats. At 1:30 PM, Staff files were reviewed. LPA observed that staff did not have current Mandated Reporter Training, Health Screening, and TB Clearance, and Employee Rights. At 3:36 LPA observed that three staff did not have fingerprints associated to the facility. LPA also observed that no staff had First Aid Training. Type B citations are issued for these deficiencies 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 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. >See next page for deficiencies Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director Liberty Rosario. This report must be available in the facility for public review. Notice of site visit was observed being posted. 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 The copy of this report is reviewed and will be emailed to director. A reply is required demonstrating receipt.