Routine inspection·June 20, 2024

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Marilou Monico and Jen Beehler and met with Site Director, Leslie Yamaki, for an unannounced Annual Random Inspection. The purpose of today's inspection was explained with Leslie. Facility's License, Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Right Poster, Child Car Seat Law, Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Emergency Disaster Plan, Menus, Activity Schedule, and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist were observed to be posted. The infant program has no active waivers. The center's operating hours are Monday through Friday from 08:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The facility is licensed to serve children ages 6 weeks to 24 months in Rooms: Blue and Green. LPAs toured the indoor and outdoor areas. LPAs observed that the teacher-child ratio was in compliance. Fire drill was conducted on May 31, 2024. The facility has current children's roster and a copy was provided to LPAs during the inspection. Cleaning products, disinfectants, sharp objects were stored inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment were observed to be age appropriate and in good condition. The facility is clean and orderly. The bathrooms for staff are clean, sanitary, and operable. Site Director stated that the center has a third party cleaning service that comes and clean the facility after daycare hours. The center provides morning and afternoon snacks to the children. Parents have the option to provide lunch for their children or purchase from "My Green Lunch". There is a kitchen at the facility located in between Blue and Green Room for food preparation. The kitchen is equipped with refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, storage space for food, and a sink with hot and cold running water. Drinking water is available for the children indoor via bottles and sippy cups. LPAs observed trash cans with tight fitting covers for the disposable of solid wastes and diapers. The facility has fire extinguishers and working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. LPAs observed diaper changing tables within arm's reach of a sink. LPAs observed that the children's bottles and food are labeled and color coded. Continuation on next pages: The playground is surrounded with appropriate fencing and the outdoor surfaces are safe. Shade is provided by trees and canopy. Drinking water is readily available for the children outdoor via bottles and sippy cups. LPAs observed climbing structures with resilient material (rubber foam) under and around the structures. There were no bodies of water observed. Leslie stated that there are no we weapons or firearms on the premises. LPAs reviewed 10 children's files. Children records reviewed include Admission Agreement, Identification and Emergency Information (LIC 700), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC 627), Physician's Report, TB test, Immunizations, Parent Right's Receipt, Personal Rights, Pre-Admission Health History, Individual Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227) for children under 12 months old, and nap log for children under 24 months. LPAs observed that the children's Infant Needs and Services Plan are updated quarterly. LPAs reviewed three (3) staff files. Staff records reviewed include Employee Rights, Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse, Health Screening Report with TB Clearance, Immunizations (Measles, Pertussis, and Influenza) and required training. LPAs reminded Site Director that the Mandated Reporter Training shall be renewed by all staff every two years. At least one staff member present during the inspection has current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. Site Director stated that currently, they don't have children in the infant program using any medication. LPAs reviewed storage of medication and reviewed 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/resources/child-care-centers/ . Site Director, Leslie Yamaki, 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. Continuation on next pages: LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Site Director, Leslie Yamaki, 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. LPAs also informed Site Director 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. 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 . Site Director, Leslie Yamaki, 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&R's) throughout California. 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/process . Continuation on next page: The following items to be sent to Licensing by 07/20/24: 1) Board Resolution 2) Paperwork for the new Licensee Representative: Applicant Information (LIC 215), health screening with TB test, Mandated Reporter Training certificate, immunizations (measles, pertussis, and flu), and Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse (LIC 9108), orientation certificates (Application and Operations/Record Keeping) 3) Updated Application for a Child Care Center License (LIC 200A) As a result of this inspection, there were no deficiencies cited. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Director, Leslie Yamaki. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.