Routine inspection·October 29, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lauren Scott met with facility representative, Araceli Perez for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were 9 children present during today's inspection. Facility days and hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. LPA reviewed the electronic sign in/out and observed that the children are properly signed in. Licensee 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 all required forms to be posted. LPA observed that hazardous items were inaccessible to children in care. The furniture and equipment appeared to be in good condition. There are adequate toys and equipment available for children. LPA reviewed care and supervision of children, including staffing ratios. LPA observed a well stocked first aid kit. LPA observed documentation that a fire drill is being conducted at least once every 6 months. LPA observed a changing table within arm's reach of the sink. Outdoor play area was toured, the play equipment appeared to be in good condition. LPA reviewed children\342\200\231s and staff files. There are needs and services plans for each infant and toddler enrolled. LPA observed health screening reports with TB test and required MMR and TDAP vaccines for all staff members. All staff members present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid. LPA observed AB1207 mandated reporter training for all staff. The Director was reminded to renew the course every 2 years through www.mandatedreporterca.com website. Report continues on 809-C LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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. LPA also informed licensee 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. In addition, LPA discussed the infant sleep regulations with licensee. LPA observed 15min infant napping logs for infants 24 months and under. LPA discussed requirement of the LIC9227 for infants 12 months and under. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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) 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 referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.Licensee 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. 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Araceli Perez. 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.