Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained during today’s inspection. Facility is a combo program with a preschool license on the same site.

All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. The Infant program is in compliance with Title 22 regulations regarding Staff to Student ratios. Parents sign their children in and out of the facility.

There is a swimming pool on the premises. Per director, license program does not use the area. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other hazardous items are made inaccessible to the children in care. All cleaning solutions are kept out of the children’s reach, locked inside storage cabinets inside the children’s classroom.

The teachers do the day-to-day cleaning in the classrooms; clean and disinfect as needed.

LPA’s observed a working and up to date fire extinguishers throughout the facility. LPAs observed staff test the carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in the classrooms. LPA observed a First Aid Kit in both classrooms.

• Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.

• Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

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-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Director of the importance of checking for and removing any 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22- 02-CCP. When 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

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

Director confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

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Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Laura Benavente

Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around high climbing equipment and slides have cushioning material to absorb all falls. LPA’s advised director to conduct ongoing monitoring of the small crack observed on the cushioning materials to ensure it does not deteriorate further or create a potential safety hazard for the children in care.

Per Director the parents ensure they provide meals and snacks for their children, which comply with dietary restrictions and allergies.

Drinking water is available to the children in care both indoors and outdoors.

Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed childcare facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have received a criminal record clearance or exemption. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption.

LPAs reviewed 4 personnel files and observed files to be in compliance with current CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter training. At least one person is trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. LPA discussed the importance of making sure the Mandated Reporter Training certificate as well as other documents are readily available for LPA’s review.

LPAs reviewed 4 children’s files and observed files to be in compliance including current contact information for authorized representatives and/or relatives who can assume responsibility for the child, immunization records, and authorization for medical treatment.

Administrator was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.