Routine inspection·October 24, 2024

On 10/24/24 at 08:30 AM Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), A. Curry and Mario Caro conducted an unannounced required inspection. LPAs met with facility Director, Geoffrey Fontanilla. This is a School age program licensed for 150 children which operates Monday \342\200\223 Friday from 7:00am - 6:00PM. Per the Director there are 141 children enrolled. LPAs A. Curry and M. Caro began facility tour with Director. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. There were no children in care at the time of the inspection. LPAs 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, the office in Portable 2 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. The facility does not provide any food . There is drinking water available in all indoor classrooms and drinking containers/jugs 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. 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 and immunization records are on file. 2 staff did not have required immunization records in file (See 809D) This imposes a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of clients. Type B deficiency will be cited. Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. Staff did not have a valid CPR/First Aid certification (See 809D) This imposes a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of clients. Type B deficiency will be cited. The director was reminded that at least one person, who is present during day care hours, must have a valid CPR/First Aid certification. 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. 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 . PIN 22-05-CCP Page Four Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . 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. Two Type B deficiencies were cited during todays visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to complete the POC\342\200\231s by the due date may result in civil penalties. Civil penalties continue to accrue until POC\342\200\231s are corrected. Civil penalties are $100 per day, per violation. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights were given, and report was reviewed with the Director Geoffrey Fontanilla. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process .