Routine inspection·September 27, 2022

On 9/27/22, 11:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA)Catherine Fernandes arrived unannounced to conduct a Required Annual Inspection and met with Director Gina Velez. There were 16 preschool age children and four additional fingerprint cleared teachers. The teacher/child ratio was being met today. The center was toured for a health and safety inspection. The facility operates from 8:00am \342\200\223 5:00pm Monday through Friday. The preschool operates out of a shared building that is on the left side and has three main classrooms. The room floors, surfaces, furniture and equipment appear to be safe, sanitary and in good repair. The heating and lighting and ventilation is adequate. The facility has 3 toilets and 5 sinks for children to utilize. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. There are supplies available for the children to wash and dry their hands. There is a separate bathroom for staff. The activities and toys appear to be age appropriate for the children in care. The outside play area is fenced in with shaded areas and toys that appear to in good repair. The center has a wavier that allows for only 38 children to be in the outdoor area at one time and has a posted schedule reflecting the wavier. There is available drinking water for the children inside and outside. LPA did not observe any bodies of water, free standing water, cleaning supplies, or toxic items accessible to children during todays inspection. The center provides snacks to the children while in care and lunches are brought from home. There is a current menu posted. The kitchen area was maintained in a clean manner. The children have their own cubbies to store belongings. All required documents are posted for public review at the entrance of the center. The center sign in sign out sheets were reviewed and reflects the number of children present during the inspection. Disaster drills are being conducted at least once every 6 months, the last drill was recorded on 8/31/22. The center is equipped with a fully stocked first aid kits, working telephone, carbon monoxide detector, fire extinguishers and smoke detectors. The fire system at the center is hardwired. A review of five children records were complete. All present staff file's were reviewed and all files were current and complete including the required mandated training and CPR. All staff have been fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. REPORT CONTINUES ON 809C 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 . 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 . IMS is being provided at the center and documents were reviewed and medication and forms were complete and current. 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 . No deficiencies were cited during today's inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Notice of site visit was provided and needs to be posted for 30 days.