Routine inspection·June 23, 2023

On July 14, 2023 at 9:35 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Laura Villanueva made an unannounced visit to conduct a Required-1 year inspection. The purpose of the visit was discussed with Director, Daksha Patel. LPA toured the the classrooms and outdoor activity space with Director. The center operates Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. All cleaning or hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children. Toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and in sanitary conditions. Center provides AM and PM snack. Food menu and all required forms are posted for child's authorized representatives to view. Children bring their own lunches from home. Kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are kept clean. Food is properly labeled and stored. Waste containers have tight-fitting covers. There is drinking water available for children inside and outside the classrooms in individual water bottles labeled with children's name. The playground equipment is in good condition. The areas around and under high climbing equipment have cushioned material. Sign in/out sheets were complete. Staff records were reviewed and found complete. Children's files reviewed contain required forms and are complete. At least one staff present has current Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificates that expires on 05/31/2025. Teachers present have current AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificates that expire on 05/03/2025. The center is not currently providing Incidental Medical Services. http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Incidental Medial Services (IMS). The center provides IMS but currently does not have any children with medication. For additional 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 . Continued on LIC809-C 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 facility representatives 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 LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representatives and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every 5 years after the date of the first test. Director was reminded a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter certification AB1207 every two years at www.mandatedreporterca.com Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. Director was made aware that it is the facility's responsibility to know the current regulations for a CCC which can be accessed on-line at www.cdss.ca.gov To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication 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 . CONTINUED ON LIC809C 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. THE NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WILL BE POSTED AS REQUIRED BY H&S CODE SEC. 1596.817. No citations issued. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Daksha Patel.