Routine inspection·August 29, 2022

On August 29, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lorraine Dacanay Breaux conducted an unannounced 1 Year Required Inspection and met with Director, Kathleen Estill. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Director. There were twenty six (26) children present during this inspection and five (5) additional staff members. The facility consists of two main classrooms. The facility was toured for a health and safety inspection inside and outside. The hours of operation are 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Monday -Friday. CLASSROOMS: The classrooms were inspected and there were play and learning materials available for the children. The floors, furniture, and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. There is adequate heating/air conditioning, ventilation and lighting. Drinking water is available inside and outside of the center. Parent provide water bottles (labeled). There is proper individual storage space for each child. The isolation area for sick children is in the kitchen/work room area, away from other children in care. The center has a smoke detector, a carbon monoxide detector, working telephone, pull down fire alarm system, and two (2) fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers. FOOD SERVICE AREAS: This facility provide snacks for the children. 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. All storage containers for solid waste have tight fitting covers that are in good repair. OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS: The playground at the center for the children to exercise and use their large motor skills, and the playground has shade from a tree and/or a canopy to keep them cool and dry. There's a play structure,cushioning to absorb falls. Teacher bring out the children's water bottles. See 809-C BATHROOMS AND TOILETING AREAS: This facility has separate bathrooms for the boys, girls, and the staff. 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. 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 Five (5) staff files were reviewed around 10:00 AM. All staff files have required health screening forms and all children files contains, Identification & Emergency Information, Personal 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. Director's CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires on 12/18/2023. 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 was conducted on 04/26/22. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area. HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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 At this time, no children in care require medication. 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. See 809-C. 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. (This facility does not provide infant care and/or care for children under 24 months). 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 are no deficiencies 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, Kathleen Estill