Routine inspection·May 30, 2023

On 5/30/23 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Monica Mathur conducted an unannounced Required Annual inspection of Bancroft Day Care Center located in the premises of Bancroft Elementary School. LPA met with Director, Stephanie Lee and explained the purpose of today's inspection. Facility's operating days and hours are Monday to Friday from 7am-6pm in 2 Rooms. There are active waivers on file for shared use of multi purpose room and clearance associations of all Dianne Adair personnel to Ayers Day Care Center. The physical plant was inspected. LPA toured the premises with the Director. Indoor space: During inspection only Kindergarten children were present. Grades 1 and up arrive at 2:45pm. Facility was in compliance with school age regulation requirements during inspection. The classrooms, restrooms, food storage areas and spaces accessible to children were inspected. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to the health and safety of children were stored in places inaccessible to them. Storage areas for poisons were locked and medications were kept in a safe place inaccessible to children. 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. Restrooms for children were observed to be in safe, sanitary, and functioning condition. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazard. Foods and beverages were stored safely. 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. All toilets, hand washing areas were observed to be in safe and sanitary operating condition. All materials and surfaces accessible to children appeared to be toxic free. Menus were observed to be posted at least 1 week in advance in a place visible by the child\342\200\231s authorized representative, dated and kept on file for 30 days and made available upon request. Outdoor Space: Outdoor playground was inspected and observed to be fenced and safe. The play equipment was maintained in good condition and free of hazards. Surface of the outdoor activity space was in safe condition and free of hazards. Areas around and under high climbing equipment and slides were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. There were no bodies of water observed. Drinking water is arranged to be readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities. File Review : ProCare system is used. Children sign in and out procedures and logs were reviewed. All children were signed in and in compliance with the school age sign in/out procedures. A sample of Children and Staff files was taken for review. All files contained required documents. There was at least one staff present with current certification in Pediatric CPR and First Aid at the facility during inspection. Children's Roster LIC9040 and Personnel Report LIC500 was reviewed. Last Fire Drill was conducted in May 2023. 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 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. 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.g ov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process . In the areas that were evaluated, no regulatory violations were observed . Technical advisories were given for Mandated reporter training and Influenza verification/Opt Out for staff. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Stephanie Lee. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.