Routine inspection·October 14, 2022

On Thursday October 14th, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Arianna Manabat met with Facility Representative for an unannounced annual inspection. At 12:00 PM, LPA toured the facility including all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service and outdoor play areas. Census included 8 preschool children in care with three staff. Director was reminded never to exceed the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. Facility hours of operation are 8:00AM to 2:30PM. Facility Representative 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. Classrooms all appeared clean including the carpets and floor. Chemicals and cleaning materials were kept inaccessible to children. Playground equipment and surfaces were inspected and are in good condition with enough resilient material under climbing structures to absorb a fall. Drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors via water jugs. Shade was provided via trees. Bathrooms were clean and all sinks and toilets were in operating condition. There are no firearms or bodies of water on the premises and the facility has at least one functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detector. Menus were posted for AM and PM snack and the children are provided lunches from the facility. LPA observed the appropriate postings were visible to parents. LPA observed a current children's roster and a fire/disaster drill log. Last drill was conducted on 08/30/2022 The facility is equipped with First Aid equipment. LPA observed that parents are signing their children in and out of the center. LPA observed the sample of children’s files contained the appropriate documentation. Continued on LIC 809-C..... Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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 All Child Care Centers (CCCs) that are located in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010 must have their drinking water tested for lead and post the results by January 1, 2023 and every 5 years after the date of the initial test. For a license issued on or after July 1, 2022, the CCC must have its water tested and post the results within 180 days of licensure. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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/inspection-process . Facility Representative was encouraged to the visit the Department's website at WWW.CCLD.CA.GOV for information regarding child care updates, PINs, forms, regulations and legislation pertaining to child care centers. No citations were issued based on today’s inspection. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.