Routine inspection·September 15, 2021

Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Mayla Mendoza met today 9/15/21 with Director Birgit Rulofs and Licensee/Applicant Rufus Pichler for an annual random inspection. LPM toured the facility and play yard for a health and safety inspection. This facility is on the premises of East Bay German International School. Personnel files were reviewed. A percentage of children's files were reviewed at 11:00am. The classroom(s) and play yard were age appropriate and in good repair. Bathrooms were clean and in working order. There is a separate staff bathroom. Lunches and snacks are brought from home. The kitchen area was maintained in a clean manner and was inaccessible to children in care. Waste containers have tight fitting lids. The storage of napping equipment was observed. The sign in and out logs were reviewed. Firearms and other weapons are not being stored on the premises. All posting requirements are being met. Outdoor play area was free of hazards and provided a shaded area for the children and access to drinking water. Play ground equipment is cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There are no bodies of water. The facility has a carbon monoxide detector, charged fire extinguishers and first aid kits. Fire and disaster drills are being conducted monthly. There is a working telephone at the facility. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present. 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 Director Rulofs 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. Mandated reporter, appeal rights, civil penalties, unusual incident reporting and zero tolerance were discussed today. The director is also reminded that mandated reporter training is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years at www.mandatedreporterca.com . 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 A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Rulofs.