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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198020671
Report Date: 08/11/2022
Date Signed: 08/11/2022 05:58:46 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	YMCA OF GREATER WHITTIER - INFANT		FACILITY NUMBER:	198020671
ADMINISTRATOR:	NICOLE RODRIGUEZ		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	12510 HADLEY ST.		TELEPHONE:	(562) 551-1972
CITY:	WHITTIER	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90601
CAPACITY:	10	CENSUS: 8	DATE:	08/11/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:25 AM
MET WITH:	Director, Nicole Rodriguez		TIME COMPLETED:	03:30 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	Licensing Program Analyst’s (LPA’s) Roxana Lopez and Lilli Babcock conducted an unannounced Random inspection. A risk assessment was conducted upon entry- appropriate PPE was used. LPA’s met with Director Nicole Rodriguez,, who guided analyst on tour of the facility. This facility operates Monday-Friday from 6:30am-6:30 pm. This is an infant program that is licensed for 10 children. There is also a preschool on site license # 1918019117 and a school- age component license # 191501150 The following was observed during the tour of facility: All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The infant program consists of 1 classroom. LPA’s observed in the Infant classroom- 5 children with 1 teacher and 1 aide. Teacher-child ratio is met. All adults present have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption on file. PHYSICAL PLANT Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Director, states that there is no poisons in the facility. LPA’s did observed the Plexi glass surrounding the nap area to be coming apart. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All toilets and hand washing facilities are safe, sanitary and are operating properly. All floors are clean and safe. All kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish and rodents and/or any other vermin.---------------------------------- pg 1 of 4----------------

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana Lopez	TELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/11/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/11/2022

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: YMCA OF GREATER WHITTIER - INFANT	FACILITY NUMBER: 198020671
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 08/11/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101238(a)

Buildings and Grounds

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on LPA's observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that all throought the playground the toys and equipment were dirty, broken toys and spider webs which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 08/25/2022
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Per Diretor, a staff meeting will be conducted and discuss. Outdoor area and equipment will be cleaned and broken toys replaced. and submit proof of correction by POC due date.

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101238.2(g)

Outdoor Activity Space

(g) The playground shall be enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. The fence shall be at least four feet high. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on LPA's observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the infant security gate leading to an exit door measures 2 feet 4 inches which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 08/25/2022
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Per Director, they will have someone come in to install a gate approved to regulation and submit proof of correction by POC due date.

Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana Lopez	TELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/11/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/11/2022

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: YMCA OF GREATER WHITTIER - INFANT	FACILITY NUMBER: 198020671
	VISIT DATE: 08/11/2022

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All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. Drinking water is readily available both indoors and outdoors. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects and rodents.

At 1:15 pm LPA’s observed that outdoor playground equipment throughout is dirty/ broken. LPA's observed that the infant security gate being used to separate infant yard and an exit metal push bar door is not the required 4 feet tall. Infant security gate measures 2 ft 4 inches. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. There is waiver on file for infants to cross through preschool yard to get to infant yard and for staggered play of infants.

INFANT PROGRAM

Infant changing tables have a padded surface no less than one inch thick and are covered with washable vinyl or plastic and have raised sides at least three inches high. Toys were observed to be clean and safe. Infant napping equipment and cribs were observed. Sheets are sent home weekly to be washed. Through observation and interviews LPA's were informed that children who sleep in cots sleep in the class. Cribs were removed during inspection. Indoor activity space for this infant program is physically separate from the other components at this facility. Infant Needs and Services Plan are on file for each infant.

Teachers present have proof of the required infant units on file and meet the qualification requirements.
LPA’s discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director, Nicole Rodriguez 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 site supervisor of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the ------------------------------------------- pg. 2 of 4---------------------------

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana Lopez	TELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/11/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/11/2022

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: YMCA OF GREATER WHITTIER - INFANT	FACILITY NUMBER: 198020671
	VISIT DATE: 08/11/2022

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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. LPA’s provided and explained LIC 9227 Individual Sleeping Plan

All individuals present have obtained a criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's absence is on file. Educational background, training, and/or experience for each staff present are on file and were reviewed.

In review of children’s records, files contain information including, but not limited to the following: Name, address and telephone number of the child's authorized representative and of relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary.

LPA issued a copy of the LIC 857 Children’s Records Review and the LIC859 Staff Records Review to the licensee during this inspection.

Children's roster was reviewed and is current. Children present were signed in. Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on 8/11/2022. LPA observed smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors to be functional.

Menus are posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. Snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. Infants who are breast-feed or bottle fed bring milk from home. The facility provides breakfast, lunch and PM snack.

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.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana Lopez	TELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/11/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/11/2022

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: YMCA OF GREATER WHITTIER - INFANT	FACILITY NUMBER: 198020671
	VISIT DATE: 08/11/2022

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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

Licensing staff observed COVID- 19 postings posted in the day care on this date.

LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov

Director Nicole Rodriguez, 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.

The following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809 D deficiencies page are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22.

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/inspection-process.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Nicole Rodriguez----pg 4 of 4 --------

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana Lopez	TELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/11/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/11/2022

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