All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained criminal record clearance. Licensee 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 conducted a health and safety inspection of the classroom, restrooms, and food service areas. LPA observed the following documents are posted: License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Personal Rights, Parents' Rights Poster, car seat laws, menus, and daily schedule. Cleaning disinfectants and hazardous items are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Licensee stated that there are no firearms nor poisons on the premises. There is a waiver on file for the changing table sink. Changing table has raised sides. Bins for solid waste have tight fitting lids. Licensee provides Infant food. Supplemental food items are provided by parents/guardians. LPA observed prepared milk bottles labeled with children's names and current date. Other food in the facility was properly stored to prevent contamination. Drinking water is provided to children via labeled sippy cups and a water jug. LPA observed sign in and sign out logs with full legal signature of parent/guardians.

LPA reviewed storage of medications. The facility does not currently provide IMS services. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.

Report continued 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-and-resources/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. LPA did not observe napping logs. Technical Assistance was conducted.

LPA conducted a health and safety inspection of the outdoor space. Playground equipment and surfaces were free of loose or sharp parts. LPA observed wood chips to provide cushioning. Outdoor shade was provided by trees. Water is accessible via sippy cups.

LPA reviewed staff and children's records. Each child's file contained an admission agreement, emergency card, health history, immunizations, and acknowledgement of receipt of personal rights, consent for emergency medical treatment, and parent’s rights. Needs and services plans and individual infant sleeping plans were on file. LPA observed CPR and First aid certification for most staff on the facility premises. LPA observed health screening, staff immunization records, current AB 1207 Mandated Reporter training certificates, employee rights, and documentation of the educational background, training/experience.

A staff interview was conducted with Director, Noelle Rodriguez. Lead testing results for AB2370 were previously submitted to LPA.

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.

In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Elizabeth Maddy. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.