Routine inspection (3-year)·February 16, 2024

On February 16th, 2024 at approximately 11:50am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) April Wright arrived for an unannounced Requi red 3 Year inspection, and met with Teacher Leila Azimikazemi. Present today were four (4) school age children and one fingerprint staff member present. 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: School age program is located on the Steven Millard Elementary school campus and utilizes a portable in the rear of the school campus. There is adequate heating/air conditioning, ventilation and lighting for safety and comfort. The floors, furniture, and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. 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 located at the rear entrances of the classroom. Per Teacher Leila there are no weapons or firearms present at facility. Center does not have any pets in the classroom. BATHROOMS: Children's bathrooms are located directly across from the classroom. Staff bathrooms are separate from children's bathrooms and located near classroom building to left. All sinks and faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition. FOOD SERVICE: Facility provides snack only to children in care. Lunch is provided daily from the Steven Millard school. Center has food prep/kitchen area that is neat 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. See LIC809-C for continuance OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS: Program shares the play yard with Millard School and is on a schedule for use. There is outdoor space waiver in place. There is a play 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. RECORDS: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. Four (4) children's files and Three (3) 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 2/12/2024. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area. 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). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . PIN 22-05-CCP See LIC809C for continuance This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, 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-carecenters/ . 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 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 Director Anjum Mujeeb.