At the time of inspection, the facility was staffed by D1 and 3 staff members, with 8 preschool-aged children in care. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity and staff-to-child ratio requirements. LPA verified that background check clearances from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) had been granted to the D1 and 3 staff members.

The facility operates in one room, which is clean, well-ventilated, and maintained at a comfortable temperature. Age-appropriate toys, materials, and furniture were available and in good condition. All poisons, cleaning solutions, and hazardous materials were stored in areas inaccessible to children. The bathroom was clean and equipped with sufficient toileting supplies.

The facility was equipped with fire extinguishers, fully stocked first-aid kits, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, and a fire alarm system.

Lunch and snacks are provided by the facility. Lunches are prepared by an outside vendor and delivered in the morning. Menus were posted on the bulletin board and available for review. Reusable plates and cups are available for children upon request. The facility provides water bottles for their children, which are washed daily.

The outdoor play area was fully fenced and equipped with age-appropriate toys and equipment. Toys and equipment appeared in good condition. Resilient padding was observed in the outdoor play area. Drinking water was available from a pitcher equipped with a Brita filter. No pools, spas, or other bodies of water were observed on the premises.

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• 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 reviewed five children's records and found that each child’s record had the required licensing forms.

LPA reviewed four staff members' records, and none of the staff members have a valid Pediatric CPR/First Aid certificate. The EMSA website listing approved Pediatric CPR and First Aid providers was provided to D1. Three staff members did not have Form LIC 501 in their files, which documents their employment and education experience. LPA reminded D1 that each staff member’s file must contain these two required items, resulting in two technical violations

Facility representative 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.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16.

CCC DID NOT COMPLETE TESTING PRIOR TO THEIR DEADLINE.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514- 0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers a

Facility representative 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.

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Please refer to LIC 809-D for today’s deficiencies.

Appeal Rights were explained and given to the Program Director, Nikita Farr.

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, Nikita Farr.