Routine inspection·June 8, 2023

On Thursday, June 08, 2023 at 1:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manel Estoesta conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year Visit. LPA met with the Director Christine Pezza and explained the purpose of the inspection. Present on this visit were 1 staff and 0 preschool children. Facility's operating days and hours are Monday to Friday 9 am to 1 pm. LPA toured the facility to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection with the Director. At this time, Summer Camp Program is operating on Gabby Goldfish Room previously Luther Room from 6/6/23 to 6/23/23 and new School Year 2023 - 2024 will start on 09/5/2023. Facility\342\200\231s License, Parents\342\200\231 Rights Poster, Personal Rights, Activity Schedules and Waivers were observed to be posted. Classrooms 102, Pre K 5 day Room previously Calvin, Pre K 4 day Room previously Wycliffe, Gabby Goldfish Room previously Luther and Elephant Room previously Asbury Room are the licensed room. The classrooms, restrooms, storage room, and office area were inspected. Director stated that facility does not possess nor store any weapons on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children were stored inaccessible to children. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Furniture and equipment such as mats, cots, tables, and chairs were age appropriate and were in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Restrooms for children's use were observed to be in safe, sanitary, and functioning condition. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazard. Outdoor activity space is fenced and was inspected. The play equipment was maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. There were no bodies of water observed. Areas around and under high climbing equipment and slides were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. There were shaded rest areas for children. Drinking water are arranged to be readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities. ********SEE 809 C************* Continuation. Children's lunches and snacks are brought from home. Food storage area were clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. Facility, Staff and Children's files were reviewed. Children sign in and out procedures and logs were reviewed. Facility is currently using the "Brightwheel" software application for facility operations such as Children's Sign In and Out, Uploading Children's files and Parent Teacher and Communication. Director stated that facility does handle medications and does not currently have children in care who requires Incidental Medical Services - IMS Epinephrine and Inhaled Medication. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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 . 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. There are no deficiencies cited on this visit. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Christine Pezza