Follow-up·November 23, 2021

On 11/23/2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jonathan Williams arrived at the facility unannounced for the purposes of conducting a Case Management inspection due to facility reopening after a period of inactivity. LPA was met by Annaleza Roque, Director of Kids Care Plus - Stanton, and zero children in care. The facility operating hours are 7am-5:30pm M-F. The facility is not currently open due to holiday. Facility plans to reopen on 11/29/2021. The facility was toured to conduct a health and safety inspection. At 3:42pm, LPA toured the facility classroom. The facility consists of one portable classroom on the site of Canyon School. The classroom is 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 classroom. 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. Uncontaminated drinking water is available to children inside the facility. LPA observed adequate amounts of paper towels and hand soap available to children in the bathroom during today's inspection. No cleaning supplies were observed to be accessible to children during today's inspection. At 3:55pm, LPA toured the outdoor play area. All equipment is age-appropriate and in operable condition. There are no pools, hot tubs, ponds, or any other bodies of water accessible to children during today's inspection. At 4:04pm, LPA toured the kitchen/food preparation area. The kitchen is free of litter, garbage, and evidence of rodents or other vermin during this inspection. Food is protected from contamination and, per staff, contaminated food is discarded immediately. Food/beverages capable of rapid spoiling are properly stored. Uncontaminated drinking water is available to children inside and outside the facility. The facility has a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke/carbon monoxide detector (combined), and working telephone. Children's files and staff files were reviewed for proper documentation. All required forms are posted in public view, including daily activity schedule. Menus are posted. Children's roster was obtained. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. This facility does not provide IMS to children in care at this time. 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 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. Director 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 Director that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov and encouraged the Director to email childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov to be included in the Child Care Quarterly Updates distribution list. The Director 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 . There is one deficiency cited today . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights were provided to the Director and the signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights.