Routine inspection·March 30, 2023

LPA Dyer met with Head Teacher Maria Fortanel and Director Betty McGhee for an unannounced Required - 1 Year Inspection. Present: the director, 2 fully qualified teachers, and 1 assistant. There is one classroom. Sign-in/sign-out sheets list the time and parents' full signature. There is a working phone. The last fire/emergency drill was 3/20/23. Director and Designation of Facility Responsibility is current. There is a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher. Classroom furniture is in good condition. There are toys, books, crafts and educational supplies available. Floors are covered with rugs and are clean and safe. There is adequate heating, ventilation, and lighting. LPA did not observe any child left without visual supervision or unattended during the inspection. Bathroom toilets and sinks are working properly. Children are able to reach the sinks. There were adequate bathroom supplies. Kitchen area (including storage areas for food) was clean. No insects or pests were seen. There were storage containers with lids for solid waste in the kitchen. A sample of food product was examined for freshness and expiration dates; there was adequate food for emergencies . Food is prepared inside the facility. Center supplies breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snacks. Menus were posted. Inside , there is proper storage areas for each child with cubbies and hooks. There is adequate napping equipment (cots). Facility washes the blankets. Drinking water is available at all times inside and outside the center through dispensers and paper cups. Isolation area for sick children is in the office. Director stated that there were no bodies of water or firearms on the premises. First aid kit is located in the classroom and in the office. Director has emergency earthquake supplies. Posting requirements were met. Cleaning supplies are inaccessible to children, placed on high shelves. At 1:52, Outside play area (securely fenced) is safe and free of hazards. There were a variety of toys and play materials. There is an outside shaded area. Supervision of children outdoors was discussed in detail with staff. New Regulations: Required Lead Testing for Drinking Water - A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, (continued) but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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 . Children's files were examined at 2:21 p.m. Employee records were examined at 3:00 p.m. Director's Mandated Reporter Training, CPR/First Aid Training, and immunization/medical records are current. Staff records were reviewed. Roster was viewed. The director stated that at least one person trained in CPR/First Aid is always present. All adults present during this inspection were fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. The director was reminded of the Department's Inspection authority, and the need to comply when notified that termination of an employee is necessary. Also discussed with the director: adult immunizations, qualifying teachers, substitutes; assistant directors; signage; smoking; mandated reporter training; on-limit areas; emergency (active shooter) drills. Websites: Community Care Licensing General Information and Updates: www.ccld.ca.gov . Mandated Reporter Training: www.mandatedreporterca.com (Child Care Providers Module - required every 2 years). Alameda County Public Health Department Website: www.acphd.org Guardian: background check process with self-service options: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian THERE ARE NO DEFICIENCIES CITED TODAY. Exit interview conducted. Director was provided a copy of their appeal rights. Notice of site visit was posted at the time of the inspection, and must remain posted for 30 days.