Routine inspection·September 7, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tobias Lake met with Acting Director, Dena Lozano, for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. Facility days and hours of operation are Tuesday-Thursday from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. The facility is a parent operated cooperative. There were 10 children present during today's inspection. There were three parent volunteers present. LPA checked that annual fees are current. LPA toured the facility inside and out. LPA observed that hazardous items (disinfectants, cleaning solutions etc.) were inaccessible to children in care. LPA reviewed and verified staffing ratios, first aid supplies, furniture, equipment, and drinking water. Facility does not have documentation showing that a fire drill was conducted within the last six months. LPA observed all required forms to be posted. LPA observed functioning carbon monoxide and smoke alarms. There are adequate toys and equipment available for children. Outdoor play area was toured, the play structure appeared to be in good repair, and there is sufficient cushioning (bark) under the play structure. LPA reviewed the sign in/out sheets and observed that the children are properly signed in. Facility does not prepare food on grounds. The Acting Director's fingerprint clearance was verified. Licensee 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. LPA reviewed children\342\200\231s and staff files. LPA observed health screening reports with TB test and required MMR and TDAP vaccines. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid. LPA discussed the requirement for all staff to have a current AB1207 Mandated Reporter training certificate. The Director was reminded to renew the course every 2 years through www.mandatedreporterca.com website. Report continues on 809-C. 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/inspection-process . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the acting director, Dena Lozano. A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. In the areas that were evaluated, a deficiency was cited during the inspection. See LIC 809D.