Routine inspection·May 17, 2023

On 5/17/23 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Monica Mathur conducted an unannounced Required 1-Year Inspection at Grace Cooperative Preschool. LPA met with Director, Joy Martin and explained the purpose of today's inspection. This a Parent Coop Program, located in the premises of Grace Presbyterian Church. Facility's operating days/hours are Monday - Friday from 9am-11:30am in Rooms 10 and 11. Room 9 is used for music class and hand washing at morning check-in. The physical plant was inspected, and LPA toured the premises with the Director. INDOOR SPACE: Classrooms and restroom were inspected. There were 15 children with 3 staff and coop parents present. Facility was in compliance with adult child ratios during inspection. Children were engaged in various activities under the visual supervision of the adults. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items dangerous to the health and safety of children were stored in places inaccessible to them. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Furniture and equipment were age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Restroom for children was observed to be in safe, sanitary, and functioning condition. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazard. Foods and beverages were stored safely. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. LPA observed a working Fire extinguisher, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. Director states they have not conducted a Fire/Safety drill in more than 6 months. LPA discussed requirement to conduct and log drill at least once every 6 months. Facility does not provide transportation for children, but Director understands that children cannot be left alone, unattended in parked vehicles. Required postings were observed to be posted. Facility has completed mandatory Water Lead Testing. OUTDOOR SPACE was inspected and observed to be fenced and safe. Play equipment was maintained in good condition and free of hazards. Shade is provided and there were no bodies of water observed. Drinking water is readily available to children. Director stated they are scheduled to install a large play structure during their summer closure. LPA reminded they need to inform CCLD office before and after structure is installed and a case management inspection will be conducted once installed. FILE REVIEW: File review showed staff MARGARET FISET has been working here since 1999 but her clearance is still "in process". Staff has DOJ, FBI clearance but not for Child Abuse Index. Director stated she was unaware about this and did not have access to Guardian fingerprint system account. LPA asked Director to have staff re-fingerprinted today. Children sign in/out procedures and logs were reviewed. Sample of children and staff files was taken for review. There was at least one teacher with current certification in Pediatric CPR/First Aid present at the facility during inspection. Children's Roster was reviewed . Website for Guardian: www.guardian.dss.ca.gov Director 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. 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 . In the areas that were evaluated, regulatory violations were observed. Civil penalty of $100 was assessed today($100 per day for 1 day). See page 809D. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Joy Martin. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT was given and must remain posted for 30 days.