Routine inspection·October 29, 2021

On October 29, 2021, at 9:00 AM., Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Lorraine Dacanay Breaux and Elimika Woods conducted an unannounced 1 Year Required Inspection and met with Director, Ebun Evien . LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility. This Facility has a Preschool Component (facility #434415123). Present during this inspection was 22 infants and 6 additional fingerprint cleared staff members. There are (3) classrooms. The hours of operation are 07:00 AM-6:00 PM, Monday -Friday. CLASSROOMS: The three infant classrooms were inspected. Teacher-child ratio was observed. There are adequate play and learning materials available. There is adequate heating/air conditioning, ventilation and lighting. The floors, furniture, and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. Drinking water is available inside and outside of the center. There is proper individual storage space for each child. The isolation area for sick children is in the office. LPA observed one carbon monoxide detector and one smoke detector located in each classroom. The center is equipped with a working telephone, carbon monoxide detector, pull down fire alarms and each room had a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers. All solid waste storage containers have tight fitting covers on, and appear to be in good repair. BATHROOMS AND TOILETING AREAS: There are separate bathrooms for staff and children. Toilets and faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Changing tables are within arm reach of the sinks. FOOD SERVICE AREAS: The kitchen is clean, adequately equipped, and LPAs did not observe any food stored with cleaning supplies. The menus are posted at least one week in advance, available for review and dated. OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS: There are no bodies of water, or free standing water accessible to children. There are age appropriate toys and materials for the children. The playground is fenced and all equipment and surfaces are free from hazards. See 809 -C RECORDS: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. Children's files and staff files were reviewed around 10:45 AM. LPA reviewed the facility roster and obtained a copy. At least one opening/ closing staff member has a current CPR & First Aid Certificate. Mandated Reporter Training was discussed and certificates were reviewed. Director's CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires on 11/2022. The center is in compliance with the sign in and out procedure. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area. HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: IMS is being provided at this facility. LPA inspected the medication, which is stored in a safe place that is inaccessible to children in care. Each of the medications has an unaltered label with the child’s name and date of issuance. The center is equipped with fully stocked first aid kits that are available in the classrooms and playgrounds. California Law requires Child Care Centers licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child's parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or electronic mail. Roster of the children must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drill every six months must be documented. Facility representative was 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative 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 Rajeswari Srihara 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. See 809 - C This facility provides Incidental Medical Services-IMS LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, 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 (8000 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/process . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Ebun Evien.