There are no bodies of water, firearms, or weapons on the premises. The center is in good condition with proper temperature and ventilation and is free of any hazards. All furniture is in good repair. The Center has age-appropriate toys and equipment. The bathrooms have age appropriate faucets and toilets in working condition however LPA did observe one toilet that is not operable, and licensee stated the facility is in the process to get it fixed. A first aid kit and a first aid backpack are available. The outdoor play area is fenced for supervision. The facility requires children to bring their own snacks and lunches daily as they do not provide food to the children as well as children bring their own water bottles and the facility refills them with a Brita water jug. The center also conducts and documents fire and earthquake drills once every 6 months and the logs show that drills were conducted on 2/22/2023.

LPA reviewed sign-in and out sheet. Through record review it was found that four children were not signed in. (See LIC9102-TV). There is a working fire alarm system in the facility. The Facility has a working smoke and a fully charged fire extinguisher, and a working telephone available. All the Children records reviewed were complete. All children have a record of emergency identification information on file. All staff has a criminal record clearance on file. The site Director has a current Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate on file. Director understands that there shall be at least one person, with valid CPR and First Aid certifications, on site always or present during off-site activities (field trips). Facility roster was reviewed, and copy was obtained.

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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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. This facility does not provide IMS (Incidental Medical Services) to children currently. If any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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

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 [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

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.

There are no deficiencies cited today however, four technical violations were given.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Kelly Samimi.