Routine inspection·October 24, 2024

On 10/24/2024 at 1:15 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), M. Caro and A. Curry conducted an unannounced annual required inspection. LPAs met with designated facility Director, Lindsay Young. This is a school age program licensed for 150 children which operates Monday \342\200\223 Friday from 7:00 AM \342\200\223 6:00 PM. The facility is located on the premises of Bancroft Elementary School. Per the Director there are 150 children enrolled. There are active waivers on file for: - All personnel associated to one parent facility - Ayers Day Care Center - Shared Multi Purpose Room LPAs began facility tour and all areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. Upon arrival, LPA observed 22 children with 11 staff. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher at all times. LPA observed the facility to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. Furniture and equipment were inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. At this time, an area in the classroom is used as an isolation area. Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill and staff are ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness are not being accepted. Snack menus were reviewed. Food is provided by the on-site elementary school. All food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. There is drinking water available in all indoor classrooms and individual water bottles are taken outdoors. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to children. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. The licensee takes measures to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents. Outdoor play equipment was observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around and/or under climbing equipment have cushioning material to absorb a fall. LPAs did not observe any bodies of water during this visit . Director states there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. Staff Records were reviewed to ensure that a health screening report is on file. Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and are on file. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. 4 staff did not have an eligible criminal background clearance during today's visit(See 809D). 4 staff have incomplete fingerprints on file. Director had staff immediately leave and redo fingerprints. LPA advised director that staff can not return to the facility until staff have an eligible criminal background clearance. The Director was also advised to check Guardian or contact the Oakland office to verify clearances. CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights were given, and report was reviewed with the Director, Lindsay Young.