Routine inspection·February 17, 2022

On 2/17/2022 at 1:50pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jaylena Miller conducted an UNANNOUNCED ANNUAL REQUIRED INSPECTION . LPA met with Noreen Requiro-Casabar, also present at the time of this inspection were 7 staff and 57 children. The facility is within ratio and capacity compliance today. Upon arrival LPA provided facility representative the form LIC 125. The facility was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. This program currently operates Monday-Friday with an am shift from 7am-9am and 12pm-6pm shift out of the dolphins and stingray classrooms. All classrooms were inspected for age appropriate furnishings, equipment, and adequate storage for children\342\200\231s belongings. LPA observed the cleanliness of floors and surfaces, the presence of working carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors/fire alarms and a fully charged fire extinguishers size 3A-40-BC that is accessible throughout the facility. The bathrooms have age appropriate faucets and toilets in working condition. The outdoor play area is fully fenced. There is padding under/around the climbing equipment. LPA observed the play structures to be fully intact with no visual defects or concerns. There are no pools, hot tubs or other accessible bodies of water. Per director, there are no firearms present on the premises. Cleaning supplies/toxins are stored inaccessible to children during the inspection and all required postings are present. The facility serves am/pm snacks, menu is also posted. LPA reviewed storage of food and reminded director that all food must be in original packaging or labeled with expiration date. The center also conducts and documents fire and earthquake drills once every 6 months and the logs show that drills were conducted on 1/7/2022. A copy of the facility personnel roster and children\342\200\231s roster were available for review and copy was obtained. LPA reviewed the file of 10 children enrolled in the program and 7 staff members files, who are fingerprint cleared, completion of Mandated Reporter training as well as proof of immunizations. All staff have current CPR/First Aid certificates that are current and EMSA approved, and proof of education and/or experience was also present. Staff interview also conducted and documented. Please see LIC 809-C for continuance This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, 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 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. Facility representative was reminded of the responsibility as a mandated reporter and the training's must be done once every two years as well as CPR/First Aid needs to be renewed every two years and must be EMSA approved. LPA also encouraged facility representative to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and updates, as well as all forms can be downloaded. For licensing updates and Quarterly Child Care Distribution email, email childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov and ask to be added to the email list. Effective August 1, 2003 California Law requires Child Care licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child\342\200\231s parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours to the regional office by phone and the written report, LIC 624 within 7 business days. 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 facility representative, Noreen Requiro-Casabar.