Routine inspection·March 5, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) Mandeep Kaur met with Director, Gita Nezamfar, for an unannounced Annual/Random Inspection. The purpose of today's inspection was explained with Director. Facility's License, Notification of Parents’ 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 active waivers: outdoor space, The center's operating hours are Monday through Friday from 08:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The infant program is licensed to serve children from 6 weeks to 2 years in infant room 1 through 4 and Toddler rooms 1 through 6. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas. LPA observed that the teacher-child ratio was in compliance. Fire drill was conducted on February 28, 2025. The facility has current children's roster and a copy was provided to LPA 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. Director stated that the center has a third party cleaning service that comes and clean the facility after daycare hours. The center provides morning snacks, afternoon snacks to the children and lunch is provided if parents order in advance from third party vendor, Mygreen lunch. There is a kitchen at the facility for food preparation. The kitchen is equipped with refrigerators, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, storage space for food, and a sink with hot and cold running water. Drinking water is available for the children indoor via sippy cups and filtered water dispenser. LPA observed trash cans with tight fitting covers for the disposable of solid waste. The facility has fire extinguishers and working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Continuation on next pages: The playground is surrounded with appropriate fencing and the outdoor surfaces are safe. Shade is provided by sails and canopy. Drinking water is readily available for the children outdoor via sippy cups and filtered dispenser. LPA observed play structure with resilient material under and around the structure. There were no bodies of water observed. Director stated that there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. LPA reviewed 4 random children's files. Children records reviewed include Admission Agreement, Identification and Emergency Information, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment, Physician's Report, TB test, Immunizations, Parent Right's Receipt, Personal Rights, and Health History. LPA reviewed 5 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. LPA reminded 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 – 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 (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/ . 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. Continuation on next page: LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Site 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 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. LPA referred Licensee representative, to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information . The facility does not need to complete Lead Inspection Services as building was constructed after January 1, 2010. Licensee states that construction was completed in 2018. Proof of Lead testing is not required, search on website indicates building built in 2018, was obtained during today's inspection. Director 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 . No deficiency was issued during today's inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Gita Nezamfar. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.