Routine inspection·October 19, 2022

On October 19, 2022 at 09:28 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rona Chavez conducted a Required Annual inspection. LPA met with Director Rebecca Hernandez and advised her the purpose of the inspection. Director provided LPA a tour of the facility inside and out. There were 30 children in care at the time of the inspection with five (5) staff providing care. The center operates from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM Monday thru Friday. This is a combination center with an infant and school age program. All required licensing forms were posted in the lobby of the center. LPA observed menu and activity schedule posted in the lobby and the classrooms. The center uses three (3) classrooms for the preschool program. The restrooms were found clean and free of toxins. LPA observed a working carbon monoxide/smoke detector in the center. The kitchen was found to be clean and sanitary. Center provides breakfast, lunch and snack. LPA observed age appropriate furniture, equipment and toys in the class rooms. Facility offers cots for the children if they choose to sleep. The outdoor play area is completely fenced and LPA observed age appropriate toys, equipment and shade. Drinking water is available inside and outside. Center uses electronic sign in sheet App/Kiosk Learning Care Works. A roster of children in care was observed current and complete. CONT ON 809-C Teacher files reviewed and were found complete with State required forms. Teacher's Medical Health Records verified. Teachers are current with CPR and First Aid which expires 1/15/2023. Center staff completed Mandated Reporter Training and has an expiration date of 6/25/2023. Children's files reviewed and found complete. Center is currently providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS). LPA viewed required documentation and medication locked in a case in a high cabinet. 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 . Director 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with 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 – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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 No deficiencies were cited during today's inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Rebecca Hernandez.