The following was observed during the tour of the facility: furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. Smoke detectors were observed and are operable. Children have their own cubby to store their belongings. Children have their own cubby to store their belongings. LPAs observed cribs located in classroom in far-right corner of room. LPA and LPM observed no wall barrier separating infant nap room. LPA observed curtain rod with knotted curtains hanging around the napping area not in use. A type B citation issued. During inspection, LPA and LPM observed no accessible walkway between cribs and playpen. A technical violation citation. During inspection, LPA and LPM observed infant room sink not properly functioning with no hot water accessible for washing hands after diaper change. Per S3, hand sanitizer is used for cleaning hands and use of gloves after diaper change. A type B citation issued.

During inspection, LPA and LPM observed trash can storing soiled diapers with no tight-fitting lid. A type B citation issued. During inspection, LPA and LPM observed that infant changing table is not within arm’s reach of sink. A type B citation issued. During inspection, LPA and LPM observed bleach containers and cleaning supplies located in kitchen next to arrowhead water jugs. A type B citation issued in LIC 809 report under facility # 197493550.

During inspection, LPA informed by director via phone call that staff and children files are stored in locked container that only she has the key for. LPA inquired regarding ability to access records in case of emergency. Per director, assistant director has other key, but she is out of facility at this time. Per director, due to inaccessibility of staff and children’s records, no record reviews conducted at this time. LPA to return at a later date to finish annual inspection and complete children and staff record review. Observed the following documentation to be kept in facility: facility license, LIC610, PUB 393, and daily schedule. Per file review, LPA observed LIC 308 designation of facility responsibility form appointing director as the designated individual in event of director’s absence. A technical violation citation issued in LIC 809 report under facility # 197493550. During inspection, LPA and LPM observed sign in and out sheet incomplete with parent signatures, incomplete times of signing in and out, and one child with advanced sign in and out. A technical violation citation issued in LIC 809 report under facility # 197493550. During inspection, per staff interview and observation, no infant 15 minute sleep log conducted. A type B citation issued.

During inspection, LPA and LPM observed an infant staff leave three infants unattended in room on multiple occasions to provide assistance to other teachers in preschool rooms. A type A citation issued.

Director 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.

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 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.

This facility does not provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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) 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/

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.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Jamesetta Willis, via phone call and S2 who signed the report in director's stead. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.