Routine inspection·September 20, 2022

On Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 9:05 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manel Estoesta conducted an unannounced Required One (1) Year visit. LPA met with the Director Farahnaz Tehrany and explained the nature of the site visit. Present on this visit were 8 staff and 29 infants. Facility operates from Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 6 pm. LPA toured the facility to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection with the Director. Facility also has an active Preschool License number 434400345 in the same facility address. The infant program operates in the Room One (1) and Room Two (2) classrooms. Facility\342\200\231s License, Parents\342\200\231 Rights Poster, Personal Rights, Activity Schedules and Menus were observed to be posted. The facility is within ratio and capacity compliance today. Children were engaged in various activities under the visual supervision of the teachers. The classrooms, staff restroom, kitchen, storage room, and office area were inspected. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children were stored inaccessible to children. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Furniture and equipment such as cribs, mats, cots, tables, changing tables, and chairs were age appropriate and were in god condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazard. Outdoor activity space is fenced and was inspected. The play equipment was maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. There were no bodies of water observed. Areas around and under high climbing equipment and slides were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. There were shaded rest areas for children. Drinking water are arranged to be readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities. SEE 809 C. Continuation. LPA reviewed the following; 1. Fire and Earthquake Drills were conducted and documented on 8/9/22 and 7/27/22 respectively. 2. Children's "Name to Face" attendance checklist in each room. 3. Kindercare Software Application for Facility Operation such as but not limited to Children's Sign in and Out, Sleep Log, Bottle Feeding Log, Diaper Change Log, Activity Log and Parent Teacher Communication. Facility files were reviewed. Child sign in and out procedures, logs were reviewed including the "paper" or manual copy. LPA also obtained copies of the Facility's updated Personnel Report, Child Care Facility Roster and Children's Sign in and Out. Staff files were reviewed. Children Files were reviewed. Each child\342\200\231s file contains but not limited to Needs and Service Plan, LIC 9227, records of receipt for Parents' Rights Notice, Identification and Emergency Information, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment form, and Immunization. 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 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 809 C. Continuation. LPA discussed the PIN 22-20-CCP, Guardian User Information and COVID19 19 Child Care Guidance from the Public Health. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the 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 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. Directors were 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. In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed at the time of the visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Farahnaz Tehrany.