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. LPA observed sufficient cushioning material in the form of wood chips underneath high climbing equipment. 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.

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.

Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. There is a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than four infants in care. At least one person trained in Pediatric CPR and First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. The name of the childcare center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out uses their full legal signature and records the time of day.

LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and/or others who can assume responsibility if the authorized representative cannot be reached. All children’s files were complete with a medical assessment, individual feeding plan, and Infant Needs and Services Plan. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis, and measles, and documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Staff records contain documentation of meeting qualification requirements.

Per Chapter 1, Division 12, Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations no deficiencies are observed today. Exit interview was conducted with facility representative, Carly Becerra.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. An exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee facility representative, Carly Becerra.