CLASSROOMS: All classrooms were inspected. There are adequate play and learning materials available. The floors, furniture, and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. There is adequate heating/air conditioning, ventilation, and lighting. The facility provides drinking water and is available inside and outside of the center. There is proper individual storage space for each child. The isolation area for sick children is in the classroom (quiet area). The center has a wired smoke detector, a carbon monoxide detector, working telephone, fire alarm system, and (3) fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers.

BATHROOMS AND TOILETING AREAS: The staff's bathroom is separate from the children's bathroom. All sinks and faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition. The children can reach the sinks and toilets. Diaper changing table is in the classroom and is in arm reach of the sink. Supplies are available to the children.

FOOD SERVICE AREAS: There is a kitchen area. This facility provides meals and snacks for the children. There are weekly menus posted at the facility. LPAs observed an area where they have a refrigerator this area is clean and free of evidence of rodents. All storage containers for solid waste are in good repair. LPAs reminded facility representative to ensure that food containers are labeled with expiration dates.

See 809-C

RECORDS: LPAs requested and obtained files for review. All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. Children's files and all staff files were reviewed. All staff files have required Health Screening and Employee Rights. All children's files contained Identification & Emergency, Personal Rights, and Medical Consent forms. (This program uses their own forms) LPAs reviewed the facility roster and obtained a copy. At least one opening/ closing staff member has a current CPR & First Aid Certificate. Mandated Reporter Training was discussed, and certificates were reviewed. The center is following the sign in and out procedure. Disaster drills are being conducted at least once every 6 months at the last one conducted was on 06/08/23. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area.

HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: The center is equipped with a fully stocked first aid kit that is available in each classroom. There is no medication being administered at this time.

California Law requires Child Care Centers licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child's parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or electronic mail. Roster of the children must be properly maintained and fire/disaster drill every six months must be documented.

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 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 infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

See 809-C.

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.

Facility representative 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.

No deficiencies cited.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Amal Wahba.