Routine inspection·December 4, 2024

On 12/4/2024, at approximately 1:35PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Jonathan Tse and Katie Krenn conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility. LPAs met with Director, Michelle Doan and explained the purpose of the visit. Present during the visit was the Director, two staff members, and eight infants. This facility is combination center, with a preschool facility located at the same location under facility #414004815. LPAs and Director inspected the facility for any health and safety hazards. The facility is equipped with fully charged fire extinguishers that are at least size 2A10BC. There are carbon monoxide detectors installed in the infant classroom. There is a fire alarm system running throughout the facility. Poisons, cleaning detergents and other chemicals are stored inaccessible to children in care. Electrical outlets are covered to be inaccessible to children. Emergency exits are clearly labeled and visible. LPAs observed there to be age-appropriate toys and learning materials present. Furniture is age-appropriate and free of rough or sharp edges. The surface of the infant classroom was observed to be clean and free of loose debris. There is a diaper changing station that is within hands reach of a handwashing sink. Children nap in cribs that were observed to be in good condition. LPAs observed six cribs to have sleep sacks within them. LPAs informed Director that sleep sacks are not to be used for napping infants, and that a deficiency would be cited on this day. Director stated that they understood. Mattresses used for napping fit each crib, and tight-fitting sheets were used. Children bring lunch and snacks from home. Per Director, snacks are offered by the facility as needed. Water bottles are brought from home and refilled at the facility through a water service. LPAs observed the outdoor play area to be free of debris and other loose articles. It is enclosed by a fence that is at least four feet high. There is sufficient cushioning in the form of artificial turf. There are age-appropriate toys and learning materials present. Shade is accessible from the building or nearby trees. There are no swimming pools or other similar bodies of water present. There are no firearms or weapons on facility premises. Continued on Page Two Page Two LPAs reviewed three staff files, six children’s files, and facility records. There is at least one staff member present with current Pediatric First Aid/CPR training. Immunization records were available for review. LPAs observed that staff files were not complete. Per Director, the remaining parts of the staff files were maintained off site. Complete staff files were not accessible during the visit. Children’s files were reviewed. Admission agreements are maintained digitally. Needs and services plans were made available for review during the visit. Infant sleeping logs are maintained and conducted every 15 minutes. All required postings were observed to be posted and immediately available for review upon entry to the facility. Children are signed in digitally. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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 . 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). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Continued on Page Three Page Three LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed 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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, 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 LIC809-D for deficiencies cited today regarding the use of sleep sacks and personnel records. Appeal rights were provided and explained to the Director. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Michelle Doan.