Routine inspection (3-year)·December 13, 2023

A Required 3-Year inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Melchisedeck Augustin. The facility file was reviewed prior to this visit. A review of the personnel report on file indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. The 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. During today's inspection, infant staffing ratios were being met and children were being directly supervised by staff, and the facility was operating within the licensed capacity. Two teachers and two Aides were supervising six children in Infant and Toddler classrooms. Operating hours are 6:30am - 6:00pm, Mon-Fri. The facility was toured inside and outside, and the floor and yard plan were verified. Activity space for infants is separate from other age groups. The items which could pose a danger to children (detergents and cleaning compounds) were inaccessible to children. LPA did not observe any poison(s). The facility was free of flies, insects, and rodents. The toys, floors, and other equipment and surfaces appeared clean, toxic free, safe for infants and in good condition. There is drinking water available to children both indoors and outdoors. The infant changing tables have sides that are raised at least 3" and sanitary vinyl pads that are at least 1" thick and a sink that is within an arm\342\200\231s reach. There is sufficient napping equipment (cribs and cots) available that met the requirements. The Center Director\342\200\231s statement confirmed some infants in the toddler classroom did not have the ability to climb out of a crib but did take a nap on the cots. A current menu and Daily Schedule were posted in each classroom and food prep areas are clean. Infant bottles were labelled with each child\342\200\231s names, were properly stored and refrigerated as needed. The playground was free of hazards. The playground equipment and surface areas appeared in safe condition. (Continue to LIC 809-C) There was at least one working carbon monoxide detector and functional smoke detector, and a full charged fire extinguisher rated at least 2A10BC. There were no bodies of water observed. Center Director stated no weapons were stored on site and none were observed. At least one staff member present possessed current Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) approved CPR and First Aid certification which expired on 04/22/2025. According to the facility\342\200\231s disaster drill log, the facility conducted and documented a fire drill on 11/02/23. Four (S1-S4) staff records were reviewed at 9:39am, which reflected S1 was missing Health Screening (LIC 503), S2 was missing Evaluation of Teacher Qualifications (LIC 9095), and S4 was missing evidence of immunity against Measles. Five children\342\200\231s (C1-C5) records were reviewed at 10:24am, which revealed C1-C5\342\200\231s records either contained incomplete, did not contain parent/authorized representative signature, not up to date or was/were missing: Enrollment Agreement, Identification and Emergency Information (LIC 700), Physician\342\200\231s Report (LIC 701), Child\342\200\231s Preadmission Health History (LIC 702), Individual Infant Sleep Plan (LIC 9227), Immunization Record (IR) or IR missing or not transcribed onto the blue CDPH 286. C2-C5\342\200\231s Infant Needs and Service Plan were not updated within the past three months. According to the Director\342\200\231s statement, she did not know the facility was required to conduct 15-minute checks for all enrollees under 24 months old, and the Director did not furnish evidence to prove 15 minute checks had been conducted for C1, C3-C5, as well as for all infants in the toddler classroom. The children\342\200\231s sign in/out procedure appeared to be incomplete. 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/ . (Continue to LIC 809-C) 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). LPAs verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . Facility Representative 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&Rs) throughout California. 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 Facility Representative 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. 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 violation(s) of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed: see LIC 809D. A notice of site visit was given and shall remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative, Brenda Hardaway. Appeal Rights were provided.