Infant bedding/napping equipment is in good repair with standard cribs and mattresses of a water-resistant material, disinfected daily. Cribs are spaced adequately apart to meet regulation and are not blocking an entrance or an exit. Tight fitting crib sheets are in place, bedding is stored separately, and each child has his/her own. No children are using the same crib. Soiled sheets are kept inaccessible to children and bedding is washed/changed daily or more often, if necessary. Infant changing tables have padded, washable vinyl at least one inch thick with sides raised at least 3 inches, per regulation and are within arm’s reach of a sink that is not used for food preparation. The sink and changing table are disinfected between each use. Hand washing is in a safe, sanitary and operating condition.

Each infant is to be under direct visual observation and supervision by staff at all times. The napping area does have a half or transparent wall that allows for audio and visual supervision from the activity area. Sleep checks are conducted and documented every 15 minutes for all infants. Appropriate supervision was in place during this visit.

The outdoor activity space is fully fenced and separate from other programs with age-appropriate play equipment. There is sufficient turf cushioning and adequate shade. Drinking water is available at all times, both inside and outside. Medications are stored in the high cabinet inside the classroom not accessible to children. The medication is clearly marked with the child’s name, inaccessible to children with all required documentation in place. Facility has an operating carbon monoxide detector. The facility has a written disaster plan in place that meets regulatory requirement and facility last conducted a drill with the children in care on 10/05/2021. LPA reviewed sign in/out sheets, all of the children and staff members files. Facility has an updated Needs and Services plan for review. All staff members have the required mandated child abuse reporter training certificates in their files. Children are evaluated upon entry and monitored throughout the day for signs of illness. The isolation area for ill children awaiting pick up is the Director's office.

The facility has sufficient Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and understand that current County requirements state that all staff regardless of vaccination, are to wear masks while indoors. Reporting requirements for positive Covid-19 results in children or staff were discussed to include contact with County Department of Public Health for guidance (619)692-8499 and Licensing (619)767-2248 within 24 hours to report the unusual incident.

Child Care Providers can now sign up for Quarterly Updates and PINS through the DSS website at https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe. LPA discussed California Megan's Law with Director and advised her to go on the website at www.meganslaw.ca.gov.

Director Ginger Jamir 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 discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director 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 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.

The facility appears to be in substantial compliance. An exit interview was conducted, and appeal rights were provided.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to keep notice posted will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Ginger Jamir.