The facility operates on the premises of the First Congregational United Church of Christ. The facility’s operating hours are 8:30am – 12:30pm on Mondays and 8:30am-4:30pm Tuesday – Friday. The facility was toured inside and outside, and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. Sign in/out records were reviewed and in compliance. Facility uses digital sign in/out in the ProCare App. Items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds and medications) were observed to be inaccessible to children located on high shelves or locked cabinets, out of reach of children. D1 stated there are no poisons in the facility, and none were observed during this inspection. The toys, floors, and other equipment and surfaces appeared clean, toxic free, safe for infants and in good condition. Facility had age appropriate furniture and equipment. The infant changing tables have at least 3" sides or sanitary vinyl pads that are at least 1" thick. The bathroom and hand washing area appeared to be in safe and sanitary operating condition. There was sufficient infant napping equipment available that met the requirements. The center’s isolation area for any infant who becomes ill while in care is located in the staff office area on a cot. During the inspection, LPA observed that food containers and infant bottles were labelled with children's names and/or dates. Food prep areas are clean. Food is properly stored and refrigerated as needed. Menus were posted on the refrigerator and meet the requirement of meals listed at least one week in advance. Garbage cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids. There is a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher in the facility.

Continued on LIC 809-C.

Last disaster drill was conducted and logged on 07/23/24. LPA observed the playground equipment and surface areas were in safe condition. The playground has age appropriate materials for play, and no climbing structures outdoors. There were no bodies of water observed on the site. D1 stated no weapons are stored on site, and none were observed. During today's inspection, staffing ratios were being met, and 7 infant children were being supervised by 5 teachers and 1 volunteer. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. At least one staff member present during the visit (D1) possessed current CPR and First Aid certifications.

Five children’s records were reviewed and contained complete and current information as required. Five staff files were reviewed and contained all records as required.

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. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP).

LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

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 and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Continue on LIC809-C

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A notice of site visit was given to facility representative and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Maia Diaz.

There were no Title 22 deficiencies cited during today's inspection.