Routine inspection·April 15, 2025

On 4/15/2025 at 9:30am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tasha Alexander met with Director Tabitha Estrada for an Unannounced Annual/Random Inspection . During the inspection were fourteen (14) school age children (kinders) and four (4) staff were present. Two classrooms ( A5 & A6) were toured for a health and safety inspection. The facility operates from 7:00am \342\200\223 10:00am, and 11:40am - 6:00pm Monday \342\200\223 Friday. This is a school-age program operating at Hidden Valley Elementary School. The facility has ample age appropriate materials in the classrooms that were observed to be clean and in good condition. All toxins, cleaning products, medications and hazardous materials were observed to be in inaccessible areas. There is at least one (1) fully stocked first-aid kit on site. There are carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors and multiple fully charged fire extinguishers as well. The facility shares bathrooms with the elementary school. The children\342\200\231s bathrooms are clean, in proper working order, and well maintained. All medications (epi-pens) are properly maintained, documented, and stored at the facility. The outside area is clean, free from defects with ample age-appropriate materials for the children. The children utilize the elementary school's playground which is well maintained. There is also plenty of shade for the children. LPA did not observe any harmful or unattended bodies of water in or around the facility/school. The kitchen area is clean, located in each classroom is well maintained, and all hazards are in inaccessible areas. All children have access to clean drinking water in and outside of the classrooms. Some children bring their lunch to school, other are provided lunch by the facility. The facility also provides morning and afternoon snack. All food provided by the facility is properly stored and labeled. The facility is operating within their licensed capacity and is in ratio in all classrooms. All staff have obtained a criminal record clearance, or transfer. All required postings are made visible in the entry way of the and on the wall inside of the classrooms. The fire/disaster drill log is complete with the last drill logged on 12/16/24. A physical census of the children was taken and cross referenced with the sign-in and out log. All children have been properly signed in by staff or authorized representative. LPA obtained a sample of the children\342\200\231s files, a sample of the staff files, and the facility files. All files were complete. Director was reminded that EMSA approved Pediatric CPR & First Aid training must be completed every two (2) years. Personnel Roster must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drill must be conducted every six (6) months and documented. Director was reminded that California Law requires all facilities 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 email. LPA informed Director that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov . Director was also informed that Mandated Reporter Training ("General" and "Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting www.mandatedreporterca.com . 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 . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Tabitha Estrada.