Routine inspection·July 6, 2021

On Tuesday, 07/06/2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jan Hoshida conducted an unannounced annual random inspection for the preschool program. LPA met with Director Lori Freyette (Springer). Upon arrival, LPA observed 30 children supervised by four staff members. LPA and Director conducted a health and safety inspection inside and outside of the facility. The following areas are in compliance during the visit. Firearms and ammunition are not on the premises. Director acknowledged that storage area for poisons needs to be locked and stated that there are no poisons on site. Disinfectants, hazardous items and medications are inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are sufficient, age appropriate, and in good repair. Fire drills are conducted and documented. Carbon Monoxide detector was present. The playground equipment and outdoor activity space is maintained and in good condition. Wood chips are being used as cushioning around the climbing equipment and level is sufficient to absorb a fall. LPA observed that facility has new piles of wood chips to add to the playground. Children's toilets, hand washing facilities are sanitary. Floors are clean and free of debris. Food preparation area is clean, food is protected from contamination, storage containers for solid waste are covered, and all food or beverages are stored in covered containers and labeled. Drinking water is available both indoors and outside. Menus are posted. The facility is in compliance with conditions and limitations specified on the license. Sign in/sign out sheets are maintained. No excluded individuals are present. Staff subject to a criminal record clearance or exemption are associated to the facility. First Aid/CPR reviewed and in compliance. Emergency information reviewed for some children. Some staff records were reviewed. Facility provides breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack. Facility\342\200\231s hours of operation are from Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm. REPORT CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE LPA observed a bird bath in the chicken and bird coop area. LPA observed that the bird bath was about 33 inches high and the water was about two inches deep. LPA observed that chicken and bird coop is fully-enclosed, with a self-latching gate that swings away from the coop. Fencing meets Title 22 Regulations. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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 current COVID guidelines with Director. LPA provided the Community Care Licensing\342\200\231s website www.ccld.ca.gov , so the Director can obtain updated licensing information, new regulations and access forms. LPA advised Director of their responsibility to stay current in regards to new regulations. LPA also included the email address for the children's advocacy program to stay current on new laws childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . No Title 22 Deficiencies observed in the areas that were evaluated. LPA reviewed report with the Director and provided copies. An exit interview was conducted. LPA observed the Notice of Site Visit posted and the Director understands it must remain posted for 30 days.