Routine inspection (3-year)·November 3, 2023

On 11/03/2023 at approximately 9:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jaleesa Jackson met with Director Patricia Wood for an Unannounced Annual Inspection for St. James Christian Pre-School. Present for the inspection were the Director, 5 finger print cleared staff, and 27 preschool aged children. The center is opened Monday through Friday from 7am to 6pm. The Child Care Center was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. LPA toured the preschool component of this center. The center also has a school aged program # 10213750. The entrance to the preschool is in the back parking lot of the St. James Lutheran Church. The parents sign in and out using an app called Bright Wheel. There are QR codes at the front fence for parents to scan. The classrooms have cubbies with children\342\200\231s names on them where personal items can be placed. LPA observed area where children place personal water bottles with names on them. There are sleeping cots with children\342\200\231s names on them in the nap area. The classroom has chairs and tables equipped for children to use. The isolation area is an empty classroom where a child is placed with a teacher until parents pick up the child. During today's inspection all hazardous materials and toxins are kept out of reach from children and are not accessible. There are multiple fully charged fire extinguishers, working smoke detectors, multiple carbon monoxide detectors, telephones and fully stocked first aid kits. The furniture around the classrooms and outdoor area are all child proof and adequate for children to use. The learning materials are organized, and toys are kept in safety bins and cabinets for easy access for the children. The school provides AM and PM snacks to the children . All the children bring their own lunch from home. LPA observed snack menu posted on parent board. Children bring water bottles labeled with name and water is refilled throughout the day by the teachers. Continued on 809-C LPA Jackson observed the outdoor play area. There is tan bark all around the play area to absorb falls. The preschool outdoor play area is separate from the school age. The outdoor play area is also fenced all around with secured gates. There is plenty of shade provided for the children. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms on premises. LPA reviewed 5 children\342\200\231s files and 6 staff files. An updated roster was viewed by LPA. A copy was emailed by Director to LPA. The Director and all teachers have valid CPR and first aid. The Director has conducted and documented the fire and disaster drills. The last drill was conducted on 10/11/2023. All required forms are posted and visible for public view. LPA observed the bulletin board had all required postings. There no deficiencies cited on today visit. 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 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. 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). Continued on 809-C LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, 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/ . 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. 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 Patricia Wood.