Routine inspection·February 24, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Caroline Colson, arrived at the facility at 10:18 AM and met with Brenda Lewis, Owner and Director, to conduct a annual required inspection. Operating Hours are Mondays - Fridays 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM. LPA made the following observations: Capacity/Staffing : The facility is a preschool facility. There are 9 preschool children present with 2 teachers and an Aide. Physical Plant : The facility is a two (2) story building with three (3) downstairs classrooms. There are two bathrooms for children and one bathroom for staff. There is adequate heating, lighting and ventilation. There are no cleaning solutions, chemicals or other hazards accessible to children. Classrooms: Furniture and equipment age appropriate and in good repair. There are separate storage areas for children’s belongings. Children do take naps at facility. There are cots and bedding materials for the children. Bedding materials are washed every week by the staff. The facility provides breakfast, lunch and snacks. The menu is posted for review. Restrooms: Toilets and sinks are operable. There is soap, toilet paper and paper towels for sanitary use. Play yard: Climbing structures, swings, slides are safe and in good condition. There is a shaded area. Playground is free of debris and other hazards. Drinking water readily available. There are no pools, hot tubs or other bodies of water present. Please See LIC 809 for Additional Information Emergency Preparedness/Safety: Smoke detector was tested and is working. Carbon monoxide detector was tested and is working. There is a 2A10BC fire extinguisher. First Aid Kit is available and complete. Emergency Disaster Plan is posted. The facility utilizes a land line telephone. Postings: Facility License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Notification of Parent's Rights, Earthquake Preparedness Checklist. Sign in Sheet/Class Roster : All parents use an electronic signature to sign in and sign out. The roster is current and available. Training/Record Review: All staff present on this date have criminal background clearances and are associated to the facility. Staff have current CPR/First Aid certificates on file. 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 Please See LIC 809 C for Additional Information Facility Representative 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 A copy of this report shall be maintained for 3 years and available for public review upon request. A Notice of Site Visit was issued and shall remain posted for 30 days. Failure to keep this notice posted for the 30 consecutive days will result in an immediate $100 civil penalty. Please visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for training videos, forms, and other resources. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Brenda Lewis. Please See LIC 809 D for Deficiency