Routine inspection·December 20, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Soleil Marx met with Director Dominique Bebout for an unannounced annual inspection. LPA observed a census of 13 preschool children with 2 staff. The facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:45AM-12:15PM. The center offers two, part-day preschool classes. LPA inspected all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service, and outdoor play areas. Hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in operable and safe condition. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp parts, adequate cushioning was observed in areas underneath climbing equipment, and adequate shading provided. Toileting facilities are in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. The food preparation space is free of litter and all food was protected against contamination. Storage containers with solid waste have tight-fitting covers in each classroom. Menus were posted for AM snack, which is provided by the facility . Drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. Medications are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. LPA observed full legal signatures for sign in/sign out records. A sample of children records were reviewed, it was observed that each child's file contained the required documentation. Staff records were reviewed for all present staff. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification which expires 08/2024. All staff currently employed have a criminal record clearance. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. The facility is currently providing IMS and has a plan of operation in place . 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. (1/2) 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 informed the Director about Assembly Bill 2370, which will require certain licensed Child Care Facilities to test their water for excessive amounts of lead. Testing will be required beginning January 1, 2023. 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\342\200\231s inspection, Title 22 Deficiencies are being cited on 809-D. The director was informed that this report dated 12/20/2022 documents one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. The director shall also provide a copy of this licensing report to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Director has been provided with appeal rights. 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)