Routine inspection·September 26, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lauren Scott met with Site Coordinator, Connie Luna-Garcia for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were 8 children present during today's inspection. Facility days and hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Facility operates year round. LPA reviewed the sign in/out book and observed that the children are properly signed in. Facility representative 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. LPA toured the facility inside and out. LPA observed that hazardous items, including disinfectants and cleaning solutions, were inaccessible to children in care. LPA reviewed care and supervision of children, staffing ratios, medications and first aid supplies. LPA observed documentation that a fire drill is being conducted at least once every 6 months. The furniture and equipment appeared to be in good condition. There was drinking water available to children in care. LPA observed a changing table within arm's reach of the sink. There are adequate toys and equipment available for children. Outdoor play area was toured, the play structure for the toddlers appeared to be in good repair, there is sufficient cushioning under the play structure to prevent the fall. LPA observed all required forms to be posted. There are needs and services plans for each infant and toddler enrolled. Report continues on 809-C LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. In addition, LPA discussed the infant sleep regulations with licensee. LPA observed 15min infant napping logs for infants 24 months and under. LPA observed a copy of LIC 9227 Individual Sleeping Plan for infants during today's inspection, per safe sleep regulations. LPA also informed 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. LPA reviewed children\342\200\231s and staff files. LPA observed health screening reports with TB test and required MMR and TDAP vaccines for all staff members. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid. LPA observed AB1207 mandated reporter training for all staff. The facility was reminded to renew the course every 2 years through www.mandatedreporterca.com website. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. 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-carecenters/ . LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. Report continues on 809-C To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process . Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Coordinator, Connie Luna-Garcia. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were cited during the inspection