LPA conducted a health and safety inspection for all areas accessible to children. Director stated there are no poisons on the premises. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in good condition. There were cribs available for each infant under 12 months old and cots available for infants over 12 months old. LPA observed a functional smoke/carbon monoxide detector and a fully charged 2A :10BC fire extinguisher. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. Outdoor play area is free from dangerous conditions and playground equipment is securely anchored to the ground.

Program does not provide meals for children in care. Meals are provided by parent’s/authorized representatives. Program provides morning and afternoon snack. Bottles/ cups are labeled. Facility offers drinking water by utilizing a water pitcher where each child’s individual cup is filled with filtered water as needed. Lead Testing was discussed with the Director. The Director reported the facility’s water outlets were tested for lead on July 19, 2023. Sign in/out sheet were reviewed.

Four child files were reviewed. Each child’s file contained required licensing documents. Infant needs and Services Plans were current in infant files. LPA observed infant sleep logs in the files which are done through the Brightwell App. Files for staff who were present at the facility were reviewed. Staff have a criminal record clearance, health screening report, immunization records, and documentation of their educational background, training, and/or experience. Mandated reported training was in each file. CPR certification was verified. Director has an CPR expiration date 4/2024.

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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 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. 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.

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.

No Title 22 deficiencies were observed in an area evaluated during the inspection.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Alicia Neves. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.