Routine inspection·June 9, 2021

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Paul Petersen conducted an annual random site inspection for this facility at 9:00AM. LPA met with director/licensee, Wednesday Chavis. This program is the preschool component of a combination center with a school age program also operating at this facility. Present at the preschool at the time of LPA's arrival were three teaching staff, consisting of one qualified teacher and two aids, and six preschool age children. One additional preschool age child arrived while LPA was still present. The facility is within ratio and capacity and children are being directly supervised. All adults present at this program are background cleared and associated. LPAs toured all areas licensed for use by this preschool program. The preschool program operates out of rooms 4, 5, 5a, and 12. Room 12 is shared with the school age program on an alternating schedule to ensure preschool and school age children do not commingle. Classrooms have age-appropriate furnishings, equipment and play items which are free of broken or sharp pieces. There is a centralized smoke/fire alarm system and per director, the facility was most recently inspected by the fire department in 2020. There is a carbon monoxide detector which is functioning and multiple fully charged fire extinguishers. Counters and surfaces, including floors, are free of toxins and observed hazardous conditions. Hazardous items/Cleaning supplies are stored inaccessible to children. Bathrooms are age appropriate and toilets and faucets are in working condition. There are working water fountains indoors along with individual water bottles. Outdoor drinking water is available by water bottles. Breakfast, lunch and snack are catered by West Contra Costa Unified School District. There is a menu posted. There is napping equipment available for children and children's napping linens/bedding are stored separate for individual child use and laundered at least weekly. Continued on Page 2******************************************************************** Page 2***************************************************************************************** The preschool outdoor play area is fully fenced and is separate from the school age outdoor play area. There is one small slide present and no other pieces of high climbing equipment or swings. Play equipment and furnishings are free of sharp/hazardous pieces. There is cushioning under/around the slide. There are no pools, ponds or other bodies of water accessible to children. Children's files were reviewed for medical assessment forms, parents' rights forms and identification and emergency information forms. Staff records were reviewed for teacher qualifications, health screening reports, mandatory reporter training certificates and immunization records. Teacher qualification form was completed for one staff during this inspection. At least one staff present has current CPR/First Aid certification. All required postings are present. Director is encouraged to visit www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing updates and forms. Contact: ChildCareAdvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov to sign up for quarterly updates. Staff are also reminded that mandated reporter training is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years at www.mandatedreporterca.com . This facility provides Individual Medical Services-IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children's, 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 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 There were no deficiencies cited during this inspection. An exit interview was conducted with Wednesday Chavis and a notice of site visit was provided and is to be posted for 30 days. A copy of this report was provided and is to be kept in the facility records for a period of three years.