Routine inspection·September 6, 2023

On September 6, 2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susana Martinez conducted an unannounced Required 1-year inspection. LPA met with site director Sarah Hutson and advised her of the purpose for the inspection. Together with the director LPA toured the facility inside and outside. At the time of inspection there were 28 infants in the care of 7 adults. No bodies of water were observed at the time of inspection. Last fire/disaster drill was observed to be conducted on 6/9/23. The facility operates M-F from 7 AM- 6 PM and uses an electronic sign-in/sign-out app called Care Connect. The center uses a third party food service provider to provide lunches for children in care, LPA observed the month's menu posted throughout the facility. Director states AM and PM snacks are made on site. The infant program uses three rooms for care. All rooms were observed to be free of hazards/toxic items. The younger infants use rooms 7 and 8. LPA observed sufficient cribs available for children. LPA observed storage of formula/breast milk being kept in a working fridge. LPA observed six bottles to be missing dates and one infant bottle to be completely missing child's name and date. LPA reminded director to label all bottles with children's names and dates. LPA asked director for the 15-minute check logs. Director states that the teachers log it on the KinderCare app, LPA asked to see the app. LPA observed that teachers are logging the times the infants fall asleep, but not the 15-minute checks. Director checked with teachers to verify if the 15-minute checks are being logged on paper. At 10:54 AM, director confirmed with LPA that teachers are not logging the 15-minute checks. LPA provided director a 15-minute check log template to start using immediately. The outdoor playground is shaded and has an ample amount of space for children to play. LPA observed the playground has age-appropriate toys and structures available for children to use. A sampling of children and staff records were reviewed. LPA observed 5 out of 5 children's files to be complete and current. Currently the facility does not have children that require Incidental Medical services (IMS). CPR current with an expiration date of 7/2024. LPA verified SB792 Child Care Adult Immunization and Tuberculosis requirements. Continued on 809-C 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 Martienz informed Director Sarah Hutson that this report dated 9/6/2023 documents One Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risks to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Martinez informed the Director Sarah Hutson to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 9/6/2023 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. Two deficiencies were cited today. One Type A and one Type B found on the attached 809-D pages. Care and Supervision - Type A: 101429(a)(2)(B) for missing 15-minute safe sleep check logs for all infants in care. Food Service - Type B: 101427(j) for having unlabeled infant bottles. 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 Sarah Hutson.