Routine inspection·May 18, 2023

On 5/18/2023 at 02:45 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Diana Campos conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection at Joyful Kids Academy. LPA met with Lead Teacher, Melissa Fox 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 - Friday 7:30 AM-6:00 PM. Facility 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 Lead Teacher. Indoor space: Facility operates in 1 Room - Panda Room Panda Room (Infants) : 2 teachers and 1 Teacher Aid with 6 children Facility was observed to be in compliance with teacher to children ratio requirement during LPA\342\200\231s inspection. 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 and medications were kept in a safe place 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. Diaper changing station was observed to be clean and a hand washing sink was within arms reach. Hand washing sinks were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition. All floors were clean and safe. Foods and beverages were stored safely. Food storage area was 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. LPA observed Fire extinguisher, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. All materials and surfaces accessible to children appeared to be toxic free. Menus were observed to be posted at least 1 week in advance in a place visible by the child\342\200\231s 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. Facility has a waiver for a computerized sign in/out procedure. All children were signed in/out electronically by their authorized representative. A sample of six Children's files and Staff files were taken for review. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 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 Lead Teacher 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 Lead Teacher 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. The following deficiencies were observed (See LIC 809-D.) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Owner Wenjing Zhang.