During today’s inspections LPA’s observed children being fed. LPA’s observed infant room to be clean and in serviceable conditions. LPA’s observed age-appropriate toys such as dolls, plastic blocks, manipulative toys, balls, and washable toys. LPA’s observed each infant had a assigned cubicle which contained diapers, diaper rash cream, and wipes. LPA’s observed furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Floors and carpets in the facility are clean and safe. There is adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The licensee has a complete first aid kit. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. All foods/beverages capable of rapid spoiling are stored in covered containers at 45 (F) degrees or less. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. The facility is free of flies, insects, and rodents. The LPAs did not observe disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other dangerous items to be accessible/inaccessible to children. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Licensee is aware that poisons are required to be locked and inaccessible to children.

LPAs reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child, medical assessment, immunizations recorded, individual feeding plan, and Infant Needs and Services Plan. LPAs reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Staff records contain documentation of meeting qualification requirements.

There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. Firearms/weapons or ammunition are not allowed or stored on the premises. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide indicator, that meet statutory requirements. This facility has multiple personally trained in CPR and first aid. Fire drills are conducted and documented with the date, time and how many children present, at least every six months.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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

CCC completed testing and has fixed all outlets with lead exceedances. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For childcare center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP).

LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

Director Debbie Martinez was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

LPAs and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director Debbie Martinez 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 [or 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 infants devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited.

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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Debbie Martinez