Routine inspection·March 5, 2025

On 3/5/2025 at 10:30 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manel Estoesta conducted a Required Visit. LPA met with the Director Andrea Kern and explained the nature of the site visit. Present on this visit were 27 infant children and 9 staff. Facility operates from Monday to Friday, 7 AM and 6 PM. The facility is a combination center which has a Preschool component/program on site. The facility has shared office space, food-preparation space, storage space and other general-purpose space. LPA toured the facility to conduct a health and safety inspection with the Director. Facility\342\200\231s License, Parents\342\200\231 Rights Poster, Personal Rights, Activity Schedules, Menus and Waiver were observed to be posted. Children were engaged in various activities under the visual supervision of the teachers. The childcare center is clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. The Infant Program operates on Infant Room one (1) and Toddler Room one (1) and two (2). The Infant Room and the Toddler Rooms are physically separated from the areas used by the preschool age children. Furniture and equipment such as cribs, mats, feeding chairs, and changing tables were in sanitary, safe, and functioning condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. There were no bodies of water. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, sharps objects, and other items that are dangerous to infants were stored inaccessible. Infant changing tables were located within arm\342\200\231s reach of a sink. The facility does not possess nor store any weapons on the premises. The Infant Room One has an indoor activity space that is equipped with a variety of age-appropriate washable toys and equipment were maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. Outdoor activity space is fenced and was inspected. The play equipment was maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. There were shaded rest areas for children. Drinking water are arranged to be readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities. Bottles, dishes and containers of food brought by the infant's authorized representatives were labeled with the infant's name and the current date. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. Facility files were reviewed. LPA reviewed Children\342\200\231s Sign In for the day. LPA observed Name to Face Transition Logs (CSR) and Children Food Allergies List in each classroom. LPA observed Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors, fire pull stations, fire extinguishers and sprinkler system. The facility conducted Fire and Disaster Drills monthly and last drills were conducted on 2/12/2025 and 2/20/2025, respectively. Facility has a Fire Inspection Permit that expires on 12/31/2024. Facility does not provide transportation for children, but Director understands that children cannot be left alone, unattended in park vehicles. A sampling of Children's files was taken for review. The records reviewed include Admission Agreement, Identification and Emergency Information, Medical Assessment,and Immunization Records. A sampling of Staff's files was taken for review. There was at least one Teacher with current certification in Pediatric CPR and First Aid present at the facility during inspection. LPA reviewed Staff Qualifications, Mandated Reporter Training, Staff Immunization records, and TB clearance. LPA obtained copies of an updated LIC 500 and Facility's Children's Roster. Director stated that facility does handle medications and does currently have children in care who requires Incidental Medical Services - IMS Epinephrine and Inhaled Medication. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 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 . LPA reminded the Director of the safe sleep regulations and 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 [applicant, licensee, or 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. The Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. There are no deficiencies cited on this visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Andrea Kern.