Routine inspection (3-year)·January 12, 2024

On January 12, 2024 1:21pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Indira Loza conducted an unannounced Required - 3 year Inspection. LPA met with Licensee/Director Wednesday Chavis and explained the purpose of today's inspection. The facility was toured for a health and safety inspection. The operating days and hours are Monday - Friday from 2:15pm - 6pm when school is in session, and 7am-6pm when school is not in session. Indoor space: Facility operates out of rooms 1, 2, 3, 6, 10, 10a, 10b, 10c, 11, 11a, and 12. Room 12 (used by the preschoolers when the school-age children are not on site). Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to the health and safety of children were stored in places inaccessible to children. 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 any tripping hazards. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. LPA observed a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, a working Smoke detector and a working Carbon Monoxide Detector. The last Fire Drill was conducted on December 15, 2023. The school-Age children are brought in by school buses and the Licensee will provide transportation from school to the facility. The Facility\342\200\231s License, Parents\342\200\231 Rights, and Personal Rights, were observed to be posted. Outdoor Space: The playground was inspected and observed to be fully fenced and safe. The play equipment was maintained in good condition and free of hazards. Areas around and under high climbing equipment were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. LPA Observed plenty of shade for the children in care. There were no bodies of water observed. File Review: All files contained required documents. There was at least one staff with current certification in Pediatric CPR/First Aid present at the facility during today's inspection. ***********************Report Continues on LIC 809-C*********************** Director is reminded that any person who works in a child care facility shall complete Mandated Reporter training and renew the training every 2 years at Mandatedreporterca.com. California Law requires Child Care Centers to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child's parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or e-mail. The Children's Roster must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drill every six months must be documented. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers 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 childcare 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 21-21.1CCP). CCC did not complete testing prior to their deadline. LPA referred Licensee to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. Director 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Director 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) . *********************************Report continues on LIC809-C***************************** There was one Type B citation issued during today's visit. See LIC809-D for deficiency. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee/Director Wednesday Chavis. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights provided.