Routine inspection·September 27, 2023

On 09/27/2023 at 08:30 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Diana Campos conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection at Highland's Pre-School. LPA met with Center Director, Deanna Johnson and explained the purpose of today's inspection. LPA was granted inspection authority to enter the facility. The facility was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. Facility's operating days and hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. The physical plant was inspected. LPA toured the premises with the Director. Indoor space: Facility operates in 2 Rooms: 2 teachers with 13 children Facility was observed to be in compliance with teacher to children ratio requirement during LPA’s inspection. The classrooms, restroom, and spaces accessible to children were inspected. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to the health and safety of children in care were stored in places inaccessible to them during today's inspection. Storage areas for poisons were locked and inaccessible to day care children. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Furniture and equipment were age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The children's restroom was observed, the toilet, and hand washing sinks are observed to be in safe and sanitary operating condition. All floors were clean and safe. Foods and beverages were stored safely. Facility does not provide lunches instead children bring their own snacks. LPA observed Fire extinguisher, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. All materials and surfaces accessible to children appeared to be toxic free. At least one opening and closing staff has current CPR/First Aid certificate which expires 08/2024. Outdoor Space: Outdoor playground was inspected and observed to be fenced and safe. LPA observed one of the bars on climbing structure was wobbly. Facility was advised to have the bar secured and have play structure looked at for any additional maintenance required. Areas around and under high climbing equipment and slides were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. Director was advised to repair or replace the surface under the play structure where turf is missing to avoid a tripping hazard by children in care. There were no bodies of water observed. Drinking water is readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities via personal water bottles. File Review : Children sign in/out procedures and logs were reviewed. All children were signed in by staff. Director was reminded that moving forward all children should be signed in/out by their authorized representative with full legal signatures. A sample of five Children's files and Staff files were taken for review. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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 . Facility 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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/ . Facility 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. The following deficiencies were observed (See LIC 809-D.) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 . • CCC DID NOT COMPLETE WATER LEAD TESTING PRIOR TO THEIR DEADLINE OF 1/2023. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Center Director Deanna Johnson.