Routine inspection·May 19, 2022

On 5/19/22 at 9:30 am Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Christina Watts and Cherie Acosta conducted an unannounced Annual inspection of Aim High Child Care Center INC - school age program which is located in the premises of Ron Nunn Elemantary School..LPA met with Director, Alexis Esquivel and explained the purpose of today's inspection. LPAs were granted the inspection authority to enter the facility. Facility's operating days and hours are Monday to Friday from 6:30 am - 6:30 pm in 1 classroom. The physical plant was inspected. LPA toured the premises with the Director. Indoor space: There were no children present at the inspection with 1 staff and Director present in the facility. Facility was observed to be in compliance with school age regulation requirements during LPAs' 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: Outdoor playground was inspected and observed to be fenced and safe. Through the gates is a large outdoor area with basketball courts, solar panels for shade, and play structure with swing set. When children are in care, they use play structure as outdoor space. 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. Page 2 File Review : 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 with current certification in Pediatric CPR and First Aid at the facility during inspection. Children's Roster LIC 9040 and Personnel Report LIC 500 was reviewed, and a copy obtained. Last Fire Drill was conducted in April 19th, 2022. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - 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 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.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process . In the areas that were evaluated, no regulatory violations were observed . At 11:30 am, Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Alexis Esquivel . Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.