Routine inspection·September 5, 2023

On September 5, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Simerjit Kaur met with center Director Rebecca Hester for an UNANNOUNCED ANNUAL RANDOM 1 YEAR INSPECTION for Preschool Component. Present for this inspection was 12 staff members and 55 preschool age children. The facility was toured by LPA with director to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. The center operates Monday - Friday from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm. There are 5 rooms designated for preschool age children (Olive, Honey Suckle, Sage, Daisy, and Cherry Blossom). The Center is equipped with fully stocked first aid kits, fully charged fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide, refrigerators and telephones. Smoke detectors and fire alarms inspections are conducted by Livermore School District. Classrooms have appropriate furniture and equipment for the use of children in care. There is adequate lighting, ventilation and heating in facility. There are adequate storage hooks and cubbies for children's belongings. All toilets, hand washing and cleaning areas are in safe and sanitary operating condition during today's inspection. All storage containers for solid waste had a tight-fitting lids. All surfaces accessible to children are clean and toxic free. Cots are available for use of children. The bedding is washed weekly by facility. Facility provides am/pm snacks. The menus are posted in each classroom. The center has conducted and documented a fire/disaster drill on 06/15/2023. The facility appears to be safe and sanitary. It was observed that there are no toxins or hazardous items accessible to children in care during today's inspection. There is drinking water available in the classrooms and outdoor. The center roster was reviewed, and a copy was obtained. The opener and closer staff have current First Aid and CPR. Per director, there are no firearms present on the premises. See 809-C for continuance Facility 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. 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. 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/ . Licensee was encouraged to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and updates, and to also email childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov to be included in the Child Care Quarterly Updates distribution list. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted.