Routine inspection·November 10, 2022

On November 10th, 2022 @ 1:00pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) April Wright arrived for an unannounced Required-1 Year inspection, and met with on site director Suraya Nekrawesh. Director Anjum Mujeeb arrived after inspection had begun. Present today were 5 School Age children and 1 fingerprint cleared staff member Leila Azimikazemi present during the inspection. The facility is in ratio today. The facility was toured for a health and safety inspection. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 6:00pm. CLASSROOM: Program is located on the Millard Elementary school campus and is for School Age children and utilizes one classroom/portable. The floors, furniture, and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. There is adequate heating/air conditioning, ventilation and lighting for safety and comfort. Drinking water is available inside and outside of the center. There is proper individual storage space for each child. The isolation area for sick children is the playhouse area, which is away from other children in care. The center has smoke/carbon monoxide detectors (plug in), working telephone, and two (2) fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers in the classroom. BATHROOMS: The staff's bathroom is separate from the children's bathrooms on campus. Children's bathrooms are located directly across from the classroom. All sinks and faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition. FOOD SERVICE: This facility provides snacks only to children in care. Center has food prep area that is clean and off limits to children in care. There are monthly menus posted at the facility. All storage containers for solid waste have tight fitting covers that are in good repair. OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS: Program shares the play yard with Millard Kindergarten and is on a schedule for use. There is a structure with slide that has wood chips for cushioning to absorb falls and that is anchored for stability. Center also has building over hang to provide shade while children are at play. There are no pools, hot tubs or other accessible bodies of water. Per Director, there are no weapons or firearms present at facility. See LIC809-C for continuance RECORDS: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. Five (5) children's files and Two (2) staff files were reviewed, including director's file. All staff files have required health screening and Employee Rights and all children files contain Identification & Emergency, Personal Rights, and Medical Consent forms. LPA reviewed the facility roster and obtained a copy. Mandated Reporter Training and CPR and First Aid certificates were reviewed and are up to date. The center is in compliance with the sign in and out procedure. Disaster drills are being conducted at least once every 6 months and the last one conducted was on 10/17 and 11/11/2022 for fire and earthquake drills. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area. 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/inspection-process . California Law requires Family Child Care Home licensees 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 624B). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or electronic mail. Roster of the children must be properly maintained and fire/disaster drill every six months must be documented. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. No IMS provided at facility. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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)/ (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 Director Mujeeb 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. There are no deficiencies cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Anjum Mujeeb.