Routine inspection·April 3, 2025

On 4/3/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Yesenia Fierro conducted an unannounced annual required inspection for the infant license. LPA met with Site Supervisor, Juan Vasquez, and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. LPA Fierro observed all required licensing forms to be posted in a visible location for authorized representatives to view them. Menus and daily schedules are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. This facility runs Monday through Friday from 8:00AM-7:00PM (NOTE: hours may vary depending on the family\342\200\231s needs). There are no firearms, ammunition or swimming pools/bodies of water on the premises. During today\342\200\231s inspection LPA observed there is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide indicator, that meet statutory requirements. LPA observed the facility to be in sanitary conditions, areas accessible to infants in care are clean and orderly. LPA observed furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, lose or pointed parts. Floors and carpets in the facility are in sanitary conditions. LPA observed toys that target auditory, visual, tactile stimulation as well as manipulative skills. Play equipment, materials and surfaces accessible to children are safe with no sharp points, edges or splinters and are without small parts that can be pulled off and swallowed. Infant changing tables have a padded surface and are covered with washable vinyl or plastic and have raised sides at least three inches high. The facility has sufficient cribs, cots or mats for infant napping. Each crib, mat or cot is occupied by only one infant at time and cribs are kept free from all loose articles including blankets and pillows and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib. Infants are not swaddled while in care. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. There is adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The facility is free of flies, insects, and rodents, all kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Site Supervisor is aware that poisons are required to be locked and inaccessible to children. LPA did not observe disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other dangerous items to be accessible to children. No poisons were observed during the inspection . During today\342\200\231s inspection LPA observed the outdoor playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, lose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards, areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child, medical assessment, immunization's recorded, individual feeding plan, and Infant Needs and Services Plan. LPA also reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Staff records contain documentation of meeting qualification requirements. This facility has more than one person trained in CPR and first aid. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are currently being provided. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 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 (USDOJ) 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 Site Supervisor 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. CCC completed testing and no lead exceedances. 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 with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Site Supervisor 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 and Site Supervisor discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Site Supervisor 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 Site Supervisor 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 infants 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 . Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Supervisor Juan Vasquez.