Routine inspection·August 16, 2021

On 08/16/2021 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jabari Wilson conducted a 1 year required UNANNOUNCED ANNUAL INSPECTION . LPA met with Director Victoria Torrez and the facility was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. Also present at the time of this inspection were 5 staff members and 16 children in care. The facility is within ratio and capacity compliance today. This program operates out of classrooms Dinosaur, Rainbow, and Busy Bear. All classrooms were inspected for age appropriate furnishings, equipment, and adequate storage for children\342\200\231s belongings. Room 4 is currently closed and will serve as an isolation room if need be. LPA observed the cleanliness of floors and surfaces, the presence of working dual carbon monoxide/smoke detectors, fire alarms, and a fully charged 4A60BC fire extinguisher. Each classroom also has a 2A10BC Fire Extinguisher accessible. The bathrooms have age appropriate faucets and toilets in working condition. The outdoor play area is large and fully fenced. There is rubber tanbark under/around the climbing equipment. The play structures appear to be fully intact with no visual defects or concerns. There are no pools, hot tubs or other accessible bodies of water. Cleaning supplies/toxins are stored inaccessible to children. All required postings are present. Parents provide children with their own food. In the event a child has no food or is still hungry, the facility will serve snacks or backup food. LPA reviewed storage of food, medication and medical equipment/supplies and is inaccessible to the children. Per Director, there are no firearms present on the premises. A copy of the facility personnel roster and children\342\200\231s roster was obtained. LPA reviewed the file of 6 children enrolled in the program and 6 staff members files, who are fingerprint cleared, completion of Mandated Reporter training (some outdated) as well as proof of immunizations. Each child's file reviewed is complete and contains a medical assessment. The opener Christina Marie Abad, and closer April Marasigan, have current CPR/First Aid certificates that expire 09/17/2021 respectfully, and proof of education and/or experience was also present. The center also conducts and documents fire and earthquake drills every month and the log shows that the last drill was conducted on 06/07/2021. SEE LIC809 C FOR CONTINUANCE LPA also discussed with the Director that ALL assistants, volunteers, frequent visitors, over the age of 18, must be fingerprint cleared and associated prior to being in the presence of children in care. An immediate civil penalty will be assessed from $100 to $3000 per person, per incident. Director was reminded of the responsibility as a mandated reporter and the trainings must be done once every two years. LPA also encouraged the Director to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and updates, as well as all forms can be downloaded. Individual Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. The Director is reminded that when any changes to the IMS plan is made, an updated 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 website at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . For licensing updates, 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 by phone, fax, or electronic mail. There are no deficiencies cited today, however technical assistance was provided (SEE LIC 9102). This report shall remain on file for 3 years. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted with Director Victoria Torrez.