Routine inspection·July 18, 2022

On July 18, 2022 at 8:45 AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elimika Woods conducted an unannounced 1 Year Required Inspection and met with the facility representative, Lindsay Clow . LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the representative. There were twelve (12) school age children present during this inspection and one (1) additional staff members. The facility consists of four (4) classrooms but one (1) room is used for school age children. This facility is a combination component with pre school age children licensee number (013420524). The facility was toured for a health and safety inspection. The hours of operation are 7:30 AM-5:00 PM, Monday-Friday CLASSROOMS: The one (1) classroom was inspected and teacher child ratio was observed. There are adequate play and learning materials available. 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. There is proper individual storage space for each child. The isolation area for sick children is in the director's office away from other children in care. The center has a wired smoke detector, a carbon monoxide detector, working telephone, pull down fire alarm system, and a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers. BATHROOMS AND TOILETING AREAS: The staff's bathroom is separate from the children's bathroom. 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. FOOD SERVICE AREAS: This facility provides breakfast, lunch , and snacks for the children in care. There are weekly menus posted at the facility. The kitchen area is off-limits to children in care. LPA observed an area where they have a refrigerator this area is clean and free of evidence of rodents. Pesticides and other similar toxic substances are not stored in cabinets that contains food. All storage containers for solid waste have tight fitting covers that are in good repair. See 809-C OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS: There are a total of three (3) playgrounds for children in care and all of the areas have a play structure with a slide that has cushioning to absorb falls. There are canopy's and trees that provides shade to children while at play on every yard and swings that are anchored. There\342\200\231s a water table with cups to keep the children hydrated. The school age children use's the play yard to play when the preschoolers are indoors. RECORDS: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. One (1) staff file and four (4) children's files were reviewed around 10:00 AM. All staff files have required Health Screening, Employee Rights, and Criminal Records Statements and all children's file contain Personal Rights, Medical Consent, and Identification & Emergency 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 4/2024. 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 6/7/22. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area. HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: There's no IMS being provided at this time and no medication being stored at the facility. The center is equipped with a fully stocked first aid kit that is available in the classroom. 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. 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. See 809-C. 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 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 deficiency 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, Lindsay Clow.