Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Sheena Chin, conducted an unannounced Required - 3 year inspection of the center. LPA met with the director, Renee Olson, and explained the purpose of the visit. The Facility is licensed to serve birth to 24 months in the infant room, 12 toddler option children ages 18 months to 36 months in the toddler room. The infant center held a waiver for indoor and outdoor activity use for infants, section 101438.2 & 101438.3. Operation hours 7:30am to 6pm Monday through Friday. The director stated that the facility does not have weapons on the premises, that smoking is not allowed on the premises and that the facility does not administer any medication. (This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS, but per director, currently the facility does not have any children in care who requires IMS.) The owner stated that the facility provided food and snacks.
Observation
LPAs toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the Facility with the owner, Chiayi Li.
Required posted materials, including the Facility License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610), Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148), Parents' Rights Poster (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Child Car Seat Law (PUB 269), Menus, and Activity Schedule were observed.
The facility passed fire inspection on 5/25/23. LPA observed fully charged Fire Extinguishers, functioning smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, First Aid Kit, central heating, and air conditioning in all rooms. Furniture and equipment were observed to be age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, sharps, and other items that are dangerous to children were stored inaccessible. Restrooms for children to use were observed to be in operating condition. Play equipment were maintained in a good condition, free of hazards.
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Observation
The facility did not provide food for infants but provided two meals (Breakfast and Lunch) and snacks. The owner stated that a part-time teacher came to cook food for children. The food storage areas were clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. Foods and beverages were kept protected against contamination and spoilage. All food and beverages that require refrigeration are stored in covered containers at 45 degrees F or less. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on.
The teacher/child ratio was in compliance during today's inspection. 8 toddler children with two teachers in toddler room and 5 infants with two teachers in infant room. The director stated that she understands the conditions, limitations, and capacity specifications of the Facility license and that children shall be always supervised within the classroom and in the playground areas.
The playground area utilized by infants is surrounded by appropriate fencing. Shade is provided by trees and building overhangs in the playground area. The outdoor equipment is age-appropriate and in good condition. Rubber surfacing is used as resilient material throughout the playground. There were no bodies of water observed.
Records review
Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months and be maintained for at least one year. The last drills were conducted on 2/13/24.
LPA reviewed facility's sign in/out procedure and record. A sampling of children and staff files was selected for review. Children records reviewed includes Admission Agreement, Identification and Emergency Information, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment form, Medical Assessment, and immunization. Staff records reviewed include Criminal Record and Child Abuse Index Background Check Clearance, Health Screening Report with TB Clearance, Immunization Record for Measles and Pertussis, Education Qualification, and required Training. LPA advised the director that the AB1207 Mandated Reporter Training needs to be renewed every two years. There was at least one person with documented current certification in Pediatric CPR/1st Aid present at the facility during LPA' inspection.
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Records review
LPA advised the director 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.
Discussion
Water lead test
: 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. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed on 7/28/2022 in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in
PIN 21-21.1.CCP
. LPA referred the director to the Department website for lead:
Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.
Beginning January 1, 2019 AB2370 requires licensed homes and centers to share information on the risks and effects of lead exposure with enrolling and re-enrolling families.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS):
This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS, but per director, currently the facility does not have any children in care who requires IMS. 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
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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/
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Safe Sleep:
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-andresources/safe-sleep
as an additional resource. LPA also informed the 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.
Deficiency
In the areas that were evaluated, no regulatory violations were observed at the time of the inspection.
There were no deficiencies cited at this time.
Further questions
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www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process
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Exit
Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Renee Olson.