Routine inspection·September 11, 2024

An Annual/Required 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. 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. The facility did not operate under Title 5 regulations and there are no active/standing waiver(s). This facility was approved to provide child care services to military families. There were two teachers, and four Aides were supervising sixteen children in Infant and Toddler classrooms. Operating hours are 6:30am - 6:00pm, Mon-Fri. The license, Earthquake Preparedness Checklist, Parent Rights, Personal Rights, Emergency Disaster Plan, California Child Passenger Safety Law flyer which included the local public health contact were posted on a parent board at the lobby. 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. The facility was toured inside and outside, and the floor and yard plan were verified. Activity space for infants was 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) and according to the Facility Representative, there were no firearm(s) or other dangerous weapon(s) stored on the premise. 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. (Continue to LIC 809-C) There is drinking water available to children both indoors and outdoors. Each child had a sippy cup filled with water for them to drink on the playground. The infant changing tables had raised sides that were at least three inches high and had padded surface that were no less than one inch thick and covered with washable vinyl or plastic; and there was a sink within an arm\342\200\231s reach. There were one hand washing sink to every 15 infants. There is sufficient napping equipment (cribs and cots) available that met the infant sleeping requirements. The facility was equipped with appropriate furniture and equipment including changing tables; and feeding chairs; that were well maintained. The facility met the requirements of Infant Care Food Services and bottles were properly stored and refrigerated as needed. The playground was free of hazards. The playground equipment and surface areas appeared in safe condition. There was foam cushioning underneath the high climbing structure to absorb falls. The Vacaville Fire Department granted the facility a fire clearance to operate at a capacity of 20. There was at least one working carbon monoxide detector in each classroom, and functional fire alarm, and a full charged fire extinguisher rated at least 2A10BC. There were no bodies of water observed. The Facility Representative possessed current Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) approved Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certification which expired on 04/22/2025. The facility conducted an emergency disaster drill within six months and the last drill was documented on 06/04/2024. The Facility Roster of the children currently in care was reviewed and appeared to be complete. A review of the children\342\200\231s sign in/out procedure revealed that several parents had not signed their child(ren) in and out. Eight staff (S1-S7 & CD) records were reviewed at 11:14am which reflected S7\342\200\231s Tuberculosis (TB) clearance/result was not within 12 months of hire and S7 was missing proof of immunity against Measles and evidence of completion for AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training. Five children\342\200\231s (C1-C5) records were reviewed at 11:55am which revealed C1 was missing Licensing forms: 627, 701, 702, 995, Immunization Record (IR) and IR was not transcribed onto blue CDPH 286, and Admission Agreement was no signed. C2-C3\342\200\231s IRs were transcribed onto incorrect public health form (CDPH 286), and C4\342\200\231s Admission Agreement was not signed by the parent. Furthermore, several children including C2-C5's Infant Needs and Services Plan had not been updated quarterly. The facility furnished evidence to prove 15 minute checks were conducted while infants took a nap. (Continue to LIC 809-C) 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/ . 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 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. LPAs 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. (Continue to LIC 809-C) 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 must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative, Brenda Hardaway. Appeal Rights were provided.