Routine inspection·April 21, 2023

On 04/21/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ka Vang conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee Ana Corona. Present during today\342\200\231s inspection also Staff #2 and Staff #3. This is a full day program operates on a full year schedule. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. LPA confirmed the facility has a working telephone service at (209) 324-1206. Licensee stated that the facility served breakfast, lunch, and PM snacks to the children. LPA toured the facility indoors and outdoors, and a census was taken. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. There is a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in attendance. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible to children. No poisons were observed during the inspection. During the inspection, LPA observed furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. All floors are clean and safe. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean. The facility is free of flies, insects, and rodents. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet the statutory requirements. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. There is a working fire extinguisher and carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. During the annual inspection, licensee was not able to provide proof that the facility was conducting fire drills every six months. A deficiency of Type B was cited as it is posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care. (Continued on LIC809-C). 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 and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were not complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles. A deficiency of Type B was cited during today's inspection as it is posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care. Assembly Bill 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018 requires all Child Care Centers (CCCs) that are located in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination by January 1, 2023 and every 5 years thereafter. This facility is unable to provide evidence of completed water testing. (See 809D for plan of correction). Per licensee, the facility has been providing outside water sources for the daycare children, staff and visitors both indoors and outdoors until testing is completed. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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 licensee 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. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record 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. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. During record review, licensee was not able to provide proof that all staff completed the mandated reporter training. A deficiency of Type B was cited during today\342\200\231s inspection as it is posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care. The name of the childcare center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director\342\200\231s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. (Continued on LIC809-C). All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in attendance. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed, and facility is providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS). LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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: https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . LPA and facility representative 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. 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 the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, there are deficiencies been cited during today\342\200\231s inspection. (See page LIC809-D for additional information). Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee Ana Corona .