Routine inspection·October 1, 2021

On 10/1/2021 at 08:54am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jonathan Williams arrived at the facility unannounced for the purposes of conducting a Required 1-Year Inspection. LPA was met by fully qualified teacher Vanessa Amezquita, who is qualified to act as substitute in place of facility Director. Present for this inspection are six fully qualified teachers and 24 preschool aged children in care . Amezquita left facility at 01:38pm and inspection was completed with Janice Ball, who is also qualified to act as substitute in place of facility Director (Ball is referred to in this report as "Facility Representative") and with whom this report was reviewed and exit interview conducted. Facility operating hours are 7:30am-5:30pm M-F. The facility was toured to conduct a health and safety inspection. At 09:00am, LPA toured the facility classrooms. The facility consists of four classrooms (116, 117, 118, and 119). The classrooms are tidy and clean with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are safe age-appropriate toys and learning materials available to children throughout the classrooms. All hazardous materials and toxins including disinfectants and cleaning solutions were observed to be made inaccessible to children during today's inspection. Furniture accessible to children was observed to be age-appropriate, in operable condition, and free of loose, sharp, or pointed parts. Each classroom contains bathrooms for use by children. LPA observed adequate amounts of paper towels and hand soap available to children in the bathrooms during today's inspection. At 9:34am, LPA toured the outdoor play area. Swings, slides, and high climbing equipment are present in the outdoor play area. Cushioning material (rubber pads and bark) are present in sufficient quantities to absorb falls at the time of this inspection. Outdoor play area is fenced and has a shaded area. There are no pools, hot tubs, ponds, or any other bodies of water accessible to children during today's inspection. Uncontaminated drinking water is present in the outdoor play area for children to drink upon request. At 11:32am, LPA reviewed sign in/sign out sheet. LPA observed 23 signatures out of 24 children present in the facility during today's inspection. One child present during today's inspection was observed not to have been signed in. The facility has two fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers, working carbon monoxide detectors, working smoke detectors, and working telephone. At least one staff member has current CPR/1st Aid certificate. The facility is in ratio today. Children's files and staff files were reviewed for proper documentation. All required forms are posted in public view, including menus. Daily activity schedule is present in facility. Facility roster was obtained. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. This facility provides IMS to children in care at this time. IMS Plan of Operation is on file. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm .” Facility Representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Facility Representative was reminded that California Law requires licensed Child Care Centers to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child's parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or electronic mail. LPA informed the Facility Representative that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov and encouraged the Facility Representative to email childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov to be included in the Child Care Quarterly Updates distribution list. The Facility Representative was also reminded that Mandated Reporter Training ("General" and "Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting www.mandatedreporterca.com . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Facility Representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Facility Representative 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. There are deficiencies cited . 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. Appeal rights were provided to the Facility Representative and the signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights.