Routine inspection·July 26, 2024

A required inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Robert Maciel. LPA met with Director, Teri Porter. The facility file was reviewed prior to this visit. A review of the personnel report on file indicates that all facility staff have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Director 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\342\200\231s operating hours are 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday. 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 in compliance. Items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds and medications) were observed to be inaccessible to children. Director stated poisons are stored in the garage in the outdoor play area which was observed to be locked. LPA observed the toys, floors, desks and other equipment and surfaces are clean, toxic free, safe, and in good condition. There is uncontaminated drinking water available to children indoors and outdoors using water jug and individual water bottles. The children's bathrooms are in safe and sanitary condition. LPA observed food prep areas are clean. Food is properly stored and refrigerated as needed. There was no contaminated food observed. Garbage cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids. There is a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher in the facility. The facility has not recorded a disaster drill within the last 6 months. Last emergency drill was recorded on 10/17/23. LPA observed the playground equipment and surface areas were in safe condition. There is bark and shredded rubber cushioning underneath play equipment to absorb falls. There were no bodies of water observed on the site. Director stated no weapons are stored on site, and none were observed. Continued on LIC 809-C. During today's inspection, staffing ratios were being met, 22 children were being supervised by 4 staff. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. LPA reviewed the facility's roster of children in care which revealed that it was not current. Director stated that the facility roster information is recorded and maintained on the Brightwheel application which was observed by the LPA. At least one staff member present during the inspection possessed current CPR and First Aid certifications, which expire March 2025. Five children\342\200\231s records were reviewed at 9:57 am which revealed that child 1's (C1) epi-pen was expired and child 5's (C5) personal rights notification wasn't signed. 6 staff files were reviewed at 10:38 am which revealed that staff 4, 5 , and 6 (S4, S5, and S6) did not possess current mandated reporter training certificates, the facility did not possess record of staff 3's (S3) LIC503 Health Screening, S4's LIC501 Health Screening was incomplete, S5 was missing proof of immunzation against measles and influenza, and LIC308 Designation of Facility Responsibility forms were signed by the director, not the facility applicant/licensee. LPA referred director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility Director 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 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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . 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/ . Continued on LIC809-C. Director 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 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 Director, Teri Porter. Appeal Rights were provided.