Routine inspection·June 15, 2022

On 6/15/22 at 1:30 pm Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Christina Watts and Monica Mathur conducted an unannounced Annual inspection of Los Medanos College Child Study Center. This facility is a preschool program which is located on the premises of Los Medanos College. LPA's arrived at the facility at 1:30 pm and there was no staff in the facility. LPA contacted Director, Angela Fantuzzi and explained the purpose of today's inspection. Director informed LPA's facility was closed for the week of June 13, 2022. Facility will reopen for care on June 20, 2022. Director had part time infant teacher Emmalee Coppedge meet LPA's at facility and Director was on her way to facility. LPAs were granted the inspection authority to enter the facility. At 3:00 PM, Director Angela Fantuzzi arrived at the facility. Facility's operating days and hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM in 3 classrooms. (Learners and Explorers, Friends and Stars Room) The Stars room has been closed due to COVID. Facility is operated by the county of Contra Costa and follows Title 5 regulations. Facility has not had an annual inspection since February 2017. The physical plant was inspected. LPA toured the premises with the Infant Teacher, Emmalee. Indoor space: There were no children present at the inspection. The classroom, 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. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. Director stated that facility does not possess nor store any weapons on the premises. LPA observed a working Fire extinguisher, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors, and fire pull stations. 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. Outdoor Space was inspected. There are 3 play ground for preschoolers. It was observed to be fenced and safe. The play equipment was maintained in good condition and free of hazards. Areas around and under high climbing equipment and slides were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. Shade is provided by building overhangs. There were no bodies of water observed. Drinking water is arranged to be readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities. File Review: A sampling of Children and Staff files was taken for review. All files contained required documents. 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, and a copy obtained. Last fire drill was completed in May 2022. 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, no regulatory violations were observed. At 4:00 PM, Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Angela Fantuzzi. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days.