Routine inspection·March 24, 2022

On 3/24/22 at 10:00 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michelle Sutton conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection at Dorrris-Eaton School. LPA met with Director, Rachel O'Connel and explained the purpose of today's inspection. LPA was granted inspection authority to enter the facility. The facility was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. Facility's operating days and hours are Monday to Friday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. 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. The physical plant was inspected. LPA toured the premises with the Director. Indoor space: Facility operates in 6 Rooms: Puppies & Kittens Room (3 year olds) Caterpillars Room (4 year olds) Bears Room (4-5 year olds) Monkey Room (4-5 year olds) Penguin Room (Jr. Kindergarten) Spanish Room Facility was observed to be in compliance with teacher to children ratio requirement during LPA's inspection. Continue LIC809-C 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 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, all toilets, hand washing are safe and sanitary operating condition. All floors were clean and safe. Foods and beverages were stored safely. Food storage area were clean, free of litter, rubbish, and free of rodents and other vermin. 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 Fire extinguisher, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. All materials and surfaces accessible to children appeared to be toxic free. Snack menus were observed to be posted at least 1 week in advance in a place visible by the child’s 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 readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities. File Review : Children sign in and out procedures and logs were reviewed. All children were signed in by their authorized representative with full legal signatures. A sample of ten(10) Children's files and nine (9) Staff files was taken for review. Child files Where missing LIC700 Information and Emergency Form and LIC 627 Emergency Medical Treatment but facility inputs this information their own "General Information Form". Files Contained Medical Assessments – Physician’s Report LIC701, Child’s Preadmission Health History - Parent Report LIC702 and immunization record. Staff files contained their Personnel Record LIC501 with Health Screening, immunizations and current Mandated Reporter Training. There was at least one staff present with current certification in Pediatric CPR and First Aid at the facility during inspection. Children's Roster and Personnel Report was reviewed, and a copy obtained. 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 LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Director of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. No deficiencies were cited. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Rachel O'Connel.