Routine inspection·July 16, 2021

#2 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Marilou Monico and Cortney Nelson conducted an unannounced Required - 1 Year Inspection. LPAs met with Site Director, Sarah Popovich, and informed her the purpose of today's inspection. Facility's License, Notification of Parents’ Right Poster, Child Car Seat Law, Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Emergency Disaster Plan, and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist were observed to be posted. The center's operating hours are Monday through Friday from 07:00 AM to 06:00 PM. Age serve is 6 weeks to 24 months. LPAs toured the facility both indoor and outdoor. The classrooms and storage areas were inspected. LPAs observed unqualified infant teacher supervising three infants in Toddler 1 Room. There were no bodies of water observed. Site Director stated that facility do not have weapons on the premises. Furniture and equipment were observed to be age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children were stored inaccessible to children. Floors were clean. Outdoor activity space is enclosed by fencing and is observed to be free of hazards. LPAs observed play equipment were in good condition. Drinking water was readily available to children indoor and outdoor. Activities schedule and Menus were posted. Facility provides breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are prepared at the facility. LPAs observed that food storage areas were clean and free of litter. Foods and beverages were kept protected against contamination and spoilage. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on, and were in good repair. First Aid Kit was inspected. Fire extinguisher, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed. LPAs observed that each infant has current feeding, diaper, and nap log. The center has documentation that sleeping infants were checked every 15 minutes. Diapers are being disposed appropriately. Each infant has personal items individually stored and labeled. This facility is providing Incidental Medical Services – IMS Plan. LPAs reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. LPAs reviewed sign in and out sheets. A sampling of children and staff files was taken for review during today's inspection. Children records reviewed include Admission Agreement, Identification and Emergency Contact, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment form, receipt of Parent Rights Notice, Personal Rights Notice, Medical Assessment, Immunization, and Infant Needs and Services Plan. Staff records reviewed include Criminal Record and Child Abuse Index Clearance, Health Screening Report with TB Clearance, Immunization (Measles, Pertussis, and Flu) record and required Training. LPAs reminded Site Director that the online AB1207 Mandated Reported Training needs to be renewed every two years. There was at least one person with current certification in Pediatric CPR and First Aid present at the facility. LPAs reminded Site Director of the applicable civil penalties for those adults who have not received fingerprint clearances, are not associated to the license, and who come in contact with or provide care and supervision to the children. For an initial violation, civil penalty amounts to $100.00 per person per day up to $500.00 per person. For a subsequent violation within a 12-month period, civil penalty amounts to $100.00 per person per day up to $3000.00 per person. LPAs also reviewed with Site Director the violations that would result in an immediate assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $500. Site Director is encouraged to visit the Department’s website at www.cdss.ca.gov to access resources for Providers, Regulations, Online option to pay Annual License fee, Adoption of new Laws, etc. LPAs reviewed and provided Site Director a copy of Safe Sleep Regulations (PIN 20-24-CCP). In the areas that were evaluated, one regulatory violation was observed at the time of the visit; therefore a citation was issued. Exit interview was conducted, where this report, the citation, plan of correction, and appeal rights were reviewed with Site Director. A copy of this report was provided to the facility at the conclusion of the inspection. NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED. SITE DIRECTOR WAS INFORMED TO POST THE NOTICE IN A VISIBLE LOCATION OF THE DAY CARE FOR A PERIOD OF 30 DAYS.