Routine inspection·October 25, 2023

A required one year inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Cindy Castro and Mel Augustin. LPAs met with Center Director, Donje Fields (CD). Facility representative 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. The facility’s operating hours are 6:00am – 6:30pm, Monday – Friday, year round. The facility was toured inside and outside, and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. Sign in/out records were reviewed and not in compliance. Items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds and medications) were observed to be inaccessible to children located (on high shelves out of reach of children.) CD stated there are no poisons in the facility, and none were observed during this inspection. The toys, floors, and other equipment and surfaces appeared clean, toxic free, safe for infants and in good condition. Facility had age appropriate furniture and equipment. The infant changing tables have at least 3" sides and sanitary vinyl pads that are at least 1" thick. The bathroom and hand washing area appeared to be in safe and sanitary operating condition. There was sufficient infant napping equipment available that met the requirements. Continued on LIC 809-C. The center’s isolation area for any infant who becomes ill while in care is located in adjacent room that is utilized for infant care. During the inspection, LPAs observed that food containers and infant bottles were labelled with children's names and/or dates. Food prep areas are clean. Food is properly stored and refrigerated as needed. Menus were posted on the hallway meet the requirement of meals listed at least one week in advance. Garbage cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids. There is a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher in the facility. LPAs observed the playground equipment and surface areas were in safe condition.The playground has a padded cushioning material to absorb the children's falls. There were no bodies of water observed on the site. CD stated no weapons are stored on site, and none were observed. During today's inspection, staffing ratios were being met, a total of twenty-four infants were being supervised by two teachers and four aides. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. At least one staff member present during the visit possessed current CPR and First Aid certifications, expires 04/2025. Five children’s records were reviewed. Six staff files were reviewed. 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. 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/ . 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. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process . The following violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed: see LIC 809D. Appeal Rights were provided. A notice of site visit was given to facility representative and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Donje Fields.