Routine inspection·March 21, 2023

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Soleil Marx and Jeremey McClain met with Director Karrie Fieri for the purpose of an unannounced random annual inspection. The program operates on the El Dorado County Office of Education campus and is a Title5/State Preschool and Title 22/Head Start currently operating in classrooms: M2(vacant), M3, M7, and M8. All staff receive fingerprint clearance on site. Appropriate ratio and care and supervision were observed during today's inspection. Census included 35 preschool children being supervised by six staff. Director was reminded never to exceed the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. The program operates Monday through Friday 8 AM-4 PM which includes a morning and afternoon program. LPA conducted a health and safety inspection of each classroom, restroom, and the outdoor play area. Hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in operable and safe condition. The classrooms appeared clean including carpets and floor and were in good repair. The playground equipment and surfaces were inspected and are in safe condition. The areas around or under the climbing equipment are cushioned with enough resilient material to absorb a fall and there is adequate shade provided. Uncontaminated drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors via pitcher and cups. Bathrooms were in safe, sanitary, operating condition. Each classroom has a functional smoke and carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher that meets regulations. LPA observed a cubby available for each child. Chemical cleaning products and medications were stored inaccessible to children. The program provides lunch and an AM and PM snack and the menu was posted. LPAs observed the required Licensing documentation was posted including Parents Rights, Personal Rights, Carseat laws, Emergency Disaster Plan, and Activities Calendar. LPA observed full legal signatures for sign in/sign out records. A sample of children and staff files were reviewed. All children's files contained Personal and Parents Rights signed, Immunization record, and all other required information was provided on their own specific forms. Staff files contained the required documentation and each staff has completed the Mandated Reporter training through Works International. At least one staff present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification which expires 06/2025. LPA observed a current children's roster and a fire drill was conducted on February 2nd, 2023. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed, this facility provides IMS. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - 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 . This Facility has tested their water for excessive amounts of lead and there were no exceedances found. LPA encouraged the Director was encouraged to the visit the Department's website at WWW.CDSS.CA.GOV for information regarding childcare updates, forms, regulations, and legislation pertaining childcare centers. LPA also encouraged the Director to sign up for the Child Care Advocates quarterly newsletter. 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 . Based on today's inspection, no Title 22 Deficiencies are being cited. This report was reviewed with licensee, and an exit interview was conducted. A Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. (2/2)