This program operates out of the Zinnia and Aster classrooms. LPA observed the cleanliness of floors and surfaces, working carbon monoxide detector, and fully charged fire extinguisher 2A10BC, which is accessible throughout the facility. Smoke detectors/alarms meet the State Fire Marshall standards. Required licensing documents were posted. The classroom was inspected for age appropriate furnishings, equipment, and adequate storage for children’s belongings. The classroom has cribs for infants, the diaper changing counter is within arms reach of a sink and fully stocked with supplies. The isolation area is director's office and lobby. Outdoor activity space and playground equipment observed to be safe and free of hazards. There are no pools or similar bodies of water at this facility. Cleaning supplies/toxins are stored inaccessible to children. The facility serves breakfast, lunch and snacks. The menu is posted lobby and copy provided to parents. LPA reviewed storage of food, medication, which is inaccessible to the children. Per director, there are no firearms present on the premises.

A copy of the children’s roster was obtained. LPA reviewed children files and staff members files. LPA also reviewed Individual Infant Sleep Plan and Sleep log. All staff members are fingerprint cleared, completed current Mandated Reporter training and proof of immunization. Sign in/out logs are maintained. LPA verified both opening and closing staff have current CPR/First aid training, CPR/First Aid certificates expires on 9/2023.

Continued on LIC 809-C

Individual Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. The Director is reminded that when any changes to the IMS plan is made, an updated Plan for Providing 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 website at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

For licensing updates, email childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov and ask to be added to the distribution list.

Facility 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 also informed facility director 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.