Routine inspection·January 24, 2022

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Chayntel Hunter and Lauren Scott met with Assistant Director, Claudia Powell for the purpose of an unannounced Annual inspection LPAs observed care and supervision of 4 infants supervised by 2 staff and 4 toddlers supervised by 2 staff. Facility days and hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. LPAs observed proper storage of refrigerated bottles which were dated and labeled with children's names. LPAs observed that hazardous items (disinfectants, cleaning solutions etc.) were inaccessible to children in care. LPAs reviewed care and supervision of children, staffing ratios, medications and first aid supplies, furniture, equipment, fire drills and drinking water. There were cribs available for each infant under 12 months old and cots available for infants over 12 months old. There are needs and services plans for each infant and toddler enrolled. LPAs reviewed the sign in/out book and observed that the children are properly signed in/out. All staff present during today's inspection have a fingerprint clearance. Facility representative 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. LPAs 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-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPAs 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. Report continues on 809-C In addition, LPAs discussed the infant sleep regulations with facility representative. LPAs observed 15min infant napping logs for infants 24 months and under. LPAs observed LIC 9227 Individual Sleeping Plan for infants during today's inspection, per safe sleep regulations. LPAs 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. LPAs 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Facility has a plan in place. For 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 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/inspection-process . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Claudia Powell. A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were cited during the inspection.