Routine inspection·June 9, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Cortney Nelson, met w ith Licensee, Mindy Gillen , for an unannounced Required- 1 Year Inspection. LPA was granted access to the facility by staff member, Natalie, and toured both indoors and outdoors during the inspection. Upon arrival, there were no infants present. Mindy states that no infants needed care today and the infant staff are off. LPA observed all required postings near the entrance to the facility and the hours of operation are Monday \342\200\223 Friday, 7:30AM-5:30PM . The facility completes sign-in/out using the App "Procare" and LPA advised that all digital sign-in/out still require parents to sign with full legal signature. Mindy states that due to connectivity issues, she has discontinued parent signature and LPA advised considering paper signature for parents with use of Procare. The last fire/disaster drill was conducted on 10/2021, which is not compliant with the six-month requirement for facilities. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher (last serviced: 6/2023), functioning smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. There is a child in care who requires medication at this time and LPA observed it is stored inaccessible to children. There are no weapons or firearms on the premises. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual- Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers, Section 101173 and 101226. 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 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 Indoor areas of the facility were inspected by the LPA and observed to be clean, orderly, and safe for day care infants. The Dove classroom for infants is physically separate from other childcare center components. LPA observed sufficient age-appropriate materials, toys, and play equipment in the facility. Toys are safe and do not have sharp edges or small parts that may pose a choking hazard. Infant changing table was observed to be padded, within arms reach of a sink, in good repair and safe condition. No infants in care are currently using a crib to nap and LPA advised that infants using cots should still be limited in use of blankets/pillows per Infant Safe Sleep Regulations. The floors are clean and free of tripping hazards and waste containers have tight fitting lids. The outdoor area was inspected and observed to be fenced in and physically separated from space utilized by other child care center components. LPA observed play equipment was in good condition, age-appropriate, and has sufficient resilient materials (fake grass) to absorb falls. No outdoor bodies of water were observed during today\342\200\231s inspection. Shaded rest area is provided by canopy and building overhang. Five infant files were reviewed and all required documents were present. Two staff files were reviewed and all required documents were present. There is at least one staff member present with current CPR/First-Aid that expires 4/2024. LPA remin ded that Mandated Reporter and First-Aid/CPR training should be renewed every two years. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with staff member, Cheryl McGowen. As a result of today\342\200\231s inspection, deficiencies were cited, see LIC809-D. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. 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 .