Routine inspection·April 25, 2024

On 4/25/2024, at 1:45 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Doni Fici, met with Nakia Centeno, Director, for an unannounced Required- 1 Year Inspection. LPA was granted access to the facility by director, and toured both indoors and outdoors during the inspection. Upon arrival, there are six (6) infants in room 0 and six (6) toddlers in room 1. LPA observed all required postings near the entrance to the facility and the hours of operation are Monday \342\200\223 Friday, 7:00AM-6:00PM. The director 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. LPA reviewed digital sign-in/out sheets on Procare application, the facility roster (LIC9040), and the fire/disaster drill log during today\342\200\231s inspection. The last fire/disaster drill was conducted on 4/5/2024, which is compliant with the six month requirement for facilities. LPA observed a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher (last serviced: 12/10/2021), functioning smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. Director stated that she does currently have Incidental Medical Services on file and does administer medication at this time. There are no weapons or firearms on the premises. Continue on Page 2... Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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/ . Director stated that the Administrator dispenses medication to children that require it. Indoor areas of the facility were inspected by the LPA today and observed to be clean, orderly, and safe for day care infants. The infant and toddler room are physically separate from other childcare center components at the facility. LPA observed sufficient age-appropriate materials, toys, and play equipment for infants. Toys are safe and do not have sharp edges or small parts that may pose a choking hazard. The infant changing table was observed to be padded, within arms reach of a sink, in good repair and safe condition. Cots are used by the toddlers, and cribs are used by infants, which are free from loose articles, covered with a fitted sheet, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to them. The floors are clean and free of tripping hazards and waste containers have tight fitting lids. LPA reminded director that infant Needs and Services plan shall be updated at least quarterly and shall be completed with the infants authorized representative and a representative from the facility, such as a director or lead teacher. The feeding plan is current for all infants and licensee understands that all formula and bottles provided should be labeled individually with the child\342\200\231s name and date. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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 licensee 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. Continue on page 3... The outdoor area of the facility was inspected and observed to be physically separated from space utilized by other child care center components. LPA observed that the fencing that is at least four feet tall. No outdoor bodies of water were observed during today\342\200\231s inspection. LPA reminded director that shaded rest area is required for outdoor space. Five (5) children\342\200\231s files were reviewed and most required documents were present. Four (4) staff files was reviewed and LPA advised that infant staff shall have three (3) units related to the care of infants. There is at least one staff member with current First-Aid/CPR and all staff should have a mandated Reporter certificate on file in the center. LPA reminded that both shall be updated every two years. Licensee understands she shall be on the premises during the hours the center is in operation and that infants at the center shall be visually supervised at all times. LPA reminded that there shall be at least one person with valid CPR and First-Aid certifications on site at all times or present during off site activities, such as field trips. 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 . The following type B deficiency was cited on the attached page (809-D). Licensee was informed that failure to correct the deficiency by the specified Plan of Correction (POC) Due Date may result in assessment of civil penalties in the amount of $100 per day per violation until the correction is made. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. Exit interview conducted with director and report was reviewed and provided along with Appeal Rights.