Routine inspection·August 25, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrew Elliot met with Teacher Nidia Zeferino for an unannounced Annual Random Inspection at 1:30 pm on August 25 th 2023. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the staff. Present, there are 4 Teachers and 2 Teacher Aides supervising 32 children. Facility operating hours are Monday - Friday 7:30 AM -5:30 PM on Logan High School Campus. The facility was inspected indoor and outdoor today for health and safety hazards and the following was observed; There are no bodies of water, firearms, or weapons on the premises. The center is in good condition with proper temperature and ventilation and is free of any hazards. All furniture is in good repair. The Center has age-appropriate toys and equipment. The children and staff have a separate bathroom. The bathrooms appear to be safe, sanitary, and free of any hazardous items. There is drinking water readily available through water pitcher. There is a menu posted for the entire month. Food is prepared and delivered by Kidango, Inc. The classroom has appropriate postings. The last Emergency Drill was conducted on 08/25/23 at 09:00 am and is properly logged. Medications are stored on a high shelf which is inaccessible to children in care. LPA reviewed sign-in and out sheet. The center has a complete record of sign-in/out sheets by an authorized pick-up person. There is multiple first aid kits available. There is a working fire alarm system. The room has working smoke and carbon monoxide detector, a fully charged model 3A-40-BC fire extinguisher, and a working telephone available. All children have a record of emergency identification information and immunization record on file. Staff records were reviewed and are complete. All staff has a criminal record clearance on file. The site Director and staff has a current Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate on file. All staff has taken Mandated Reporter training. LPA reviewed the facility roster and obtained a copy of the roster. LPA observed that the outdoor play area consisted of 2 shade structures, 2 climbable play structures, and two grass areas. The outdoor play area was divided into 2 sections, one used by children in room #17 and one used by children in room # 22. LPA observed that one climbing structure, one shaded area, and one grassy area were present in each patrician, which was separated by a locking gate and fence. LPA observed that the play area for room # 17 was clean and free of hazards. LPA observed that the cushioned rubber matting around the play area for room # 22 had large holes and pox marks ranging in size from an adult\342\200\231s hand to several feet in length. This poses a tripping risk to children playing around the climbing structure. Additionally, LPA observed that the rubber matting in the outdoor play area for room # 22 had significantly less give and bounce than the similar material in room # 17\342\200\231s play area, and the matting around room # 22\342\200\231s play structure would not sufficiently absorb the force of impact from a fall. These are violations of California Code of Regulations (CCR)s CCR 101238.2 e, all climbing structures must be surrounded by a material that absorbs falls, CCR 101238.2(d)(1), outdoor play surfaces must maintain such as to be safe for activities planned, and CCR 101238.2(d) outdoor spaces must be sufficiently maintained. LPA will be issuing 3 technical violations to the facility for these violations of CCR, and will direct the facility director to submit a plan for addressing the maintenance and repair of the aforementioned outdoor surfaces by 08/31/2023. Additionally, LPA is directing facility staff to make the outdoor play area for room # 22 inaccessible to children until the repairs can be made, and instead make arrangements for children to share the outdoor activity space for # 17, which is functional and in good repair. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process The acting director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For childcare center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers . The teacher in charge was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. No deficiencies were cited as a result of today\342\200\231s visit. A notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with acting director Nidia Zeferino.