Routine inspection·July 27, 2023

On July 27, 2023 at 11:45 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA's) Susana Martinez and Rosie Breault conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. LPA met with assistant director Mayra Gaeta and advised her the purpose of the inspection. Together with LPA's director provided a tour of the facility inside and outside. There were 35 children in the care of 7 adults at the time of the inspection. LPA's observed sign-in/sign-out sheets did not correspond with the head count in each room. The room labeled Pink Tower is used for Toddlers. LPA's observed 6 children and 2 staff members (S1 and S2) present. Per review of the sign-in/sign-out sheet 7 children were signed in. LPA asked director why there was a discrepancy with the number of children. Director walked back into the Pink Tower room and asked S1 about C1. S1 stated C1 left about an hour ago. Director confirmed to LPA that C1 had left home about an hour ago. Staff (S1) and staff (S2) were not observed to be associated to the facility roster. Per review of online background clearance website (Guardian), S2's fingerprint clearance is "In Process". LPA advised director that there was also a discrepancy with room used for 2 year old children labeled Trinominal Cube. At the time of inspection there were 9 children present with 1 staff (S3) who at the time of the inspection was not fingerprint cleared. LPA again advised director that number of children in the room does not correspond with the number of children currently signed in. LPA with director walked into the room and found C1. Director stated C1 was in the process of transitioning out of the Pink Tower room and into the Trinominal Cube room. LPA advised director of the seriousness of this situation. Director stated she was nervous. LPA advised director that the head count in the Constructive Triangles room used for 4-5 year olds was also not corresponding with the number of children on the sign-in/sign-out sheet. Together with the director LPA walked into the room and completed a head count together. Director stated C2 was not signed in. LPA reminded director and teachers the importance of ensuring each child is signed in and signed out properly so that everyone is accounted for. Continued on 809-C In all classrooms, LPAs observed a variety of activities to service the needs of children. LPAs observed age appropriate toys, and equipment. Children nap on mats which are disinfected daily, and their individually bedding is stored separately. Facility provides filtered water and children bring their own water bottles. Facility provides morning and afternoons snack. LPAs observed kitchen to be clean, functioning, in working order. LPAs observed sufficient enough restrooms which at the time were in working order and clean. The facility has two separate outdoor areas to prevent toddlers from commingling with the other children. Sufficient shade and play structures were observed with ample shading and various activities. LPA's observed a trash can with no tight fitting lid in the outdoor area. No bodies of water were present. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA's reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. LPA's observed one child's (C3) medication to be missing the original packaging. A tampered label was placed on the inhaler. LPA's reminded director that all medication should be in its original packaging. LPA's also observed 3 other children's (C4, C5, and C6) to have expired medication in the storage box. LPA's reminded director that medication shall be checked regularly to verify that the medications are not expired. 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/ . LPA observed required licensing documents mounted on the walls near the facility office. Last fire drill was conducted on 6/7/2023. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 8/8/2022. LPA's observed trash cans to be missing tight fitting lids. LPA's also observed flies in the classrooms and bathrooms. LPA's reminded director that the center must be free of flies, other insects and rodents. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with assistant 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 licensee [or facility representative] 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. Continued on 809-C 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. LPAs requested regulation 15 minute Sleep Logs as to which assistant director stated they were unaware they needed to be recorded and LPAs advised all napping infants to the age of two (2) must be observed and logged. During the inspection, LPAs heard a child crying excessively during nap time. Child cried for a significant amount of time until LPA entered nap room and witness teacher laying sideways on top of child rubbing belly to get to sleep. LPA advised staff may not force a child to sleep/nap and stated must provide and alternate quiet activity. During the inspection owner Bishan Seneviratne arrived. LPA's informed Director Mayra Gaeta that this report dated 7/27/2023 documents two (2) Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there are immediate risks to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA's informed the Director Mayra Gaeta to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 7/27/2023 that documents any Type A citations to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Eight deficiencies were cited today. Two Type A and six Type B which can be viewed on the attached 809-D pages. LPAs visually observed not cleared staff exit the facility. LPAs advised assistant director, uncleared staff may not return until criminal record clearance has been obtained. A civil penalty of $1500 was also cited during today's inspection due to having three staff members not associated to the facility. 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, appeal rights were given, and report was reviewed with director Mayra Gaeta and Bishan Senevirante.