Routine inspection·September 28, 2022

On September 28th, 2022., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lorraine Dacanay Breaux conducted an unannounced 1 Year Required Inspection and met with the Director, Tywanda Hope Bartlow. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry. There were sixty-three (63) children present during this inspection and seven (7) additional staff members. The hours of operation are 6:30 AM-06:00PM, Monday -Friday. The facility also has an infant component #013412607 and school age component #013412606. CLASSROOMS: The facility was toured and teacher child ratio was observed. There are adequate play and learning materials available. The floors, furniture, and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. The isolation area for sick children is in the director's office. Drinking water is available inside and outside of the center. There a fully charged 3A10BC fire extinguisher, a functioning carbon monoxide detector, wired smoke detectors, sprinkler system, first aid supplies, and a pull down fire alarm. All solid waste storage containers have tight fitting covers on, and appear to be in good repair. FOOD SERVICE AREAS: This facility provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks for children in care and there are weekly menus posted at the facility. LPA observed an area where they have a refrigerator this area is clean and free of evidence of rodents. Food is protected from contamination and, per staff, contaminated food is discarded immediately. Food/beverages capable of rapid spoiling are properly stored. Low-fat 1% milk is being served at this facility and pesticides and other similar toxic substances are not stored in cabinets that contains food. All storage containers for solid waste have tight fitting covers that are in good repair. OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS: There's a play structure with a slide that has cushioning to absorb falls that is anchored. There's also a canopy and large trees that provides shade to children while at play. The staff brings a water container and/or children's water bottles that are labeled to keep the children hydrated. The playground is fully fenced. There's a shed that contains equipment that has a lock on the playground which is inaccessible to children. See 809-C BATHROOMS AND TOILETING AREAS: The staff's bathroom is separate from the children's bathroom. All sinks and faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition. The children can reach the sinks and toilets. Supplies are available to the children. In the classroom called "Discovery Pre-school" the changing table is in arms reach of the sink. This classroom has medication, LPA reviewed and medication is labeled, stored and locked away. RECORDS: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. Eleven (11)) children's files and seven (7) staff files were reviewed around 10:30AM. All staff files have required Health Screening, Employee Rights, and Criminal Record Statements and all children files contain Identification & Emergency, Parent Rights and Medical Consent forms. LPA reviewed the facility roster and obtained a copy. At least one opening/ closing staff member has a current CPR & First Aid Certificate. Mandated Reporter Training was discussed, and certificates were reviewed. The facility representative's CPR and First Aid certificate is current. 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 09/23/2022. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area. HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: IMS is being provided at this facility. LPA inspected the medication, which is stored in a safe place that is inaccessible to children in care. Each of the medications has an unaltered label with the child’s name and date of issuance. A refrigerator shall be used to store any medications that requires refrigeration. The center is equipped with fully stocked first aid kits that is available in the classroom. 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 Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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 See 809-C. California Law requires Child Care Centers 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 624). 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. 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. 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/process . 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. There's no deficiency cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights Provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Tywanda Bartlow