Routine inspection·May 24, 2023

On 05/24/2023 Licensing Program Analyst Denisia Jimenez, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for Kids Kare Willow. LPA met with Director, Katy Regalado , and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. LPA took a census and observed thirty-five (35) school age children with four (4) staff. This facility provides transportation to and from school. Operating hours are Monday through Friday, 6:15AM to 6:00PM. LPA observed there is in-ground swimming pool that is fenced per regulation and made inaccessible to children. The swimming pool gate is self-latching, self-closing, and opened away from the swimming pool. Per the Director the swimming pool is currently not in use for school age children. Per the Director there are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. In combination programs, outdoor activity space provided for school-age children is physically separate from space provided for childcare center children. LPA observed disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection. The facility is clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees, and visitors. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. All floors are clean and safe. All kitchen, food preparations and storage areas are kept clean, free of litter, rubbish, and free of rodents and other vermin. LPA observed all storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. LPA observed the trash cans in the classroom do not have covers. Children do not throw their food in the trash cans in the classrooms. Uncontaminated drinking water is readily available both indoors and out. Outdoor activity space surfaces are free of hazards. The areas around or under high climbing equipment and slides and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. The facility maintains compliance with staff-child ratios. Menus are posted. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. There is a separate, complete, and current record maintained for each child enrolled in the childcare center. Each child's record contains a medical assessment. The licensee shall not exceed the approved capacity of the fire clearance for the facility. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at any time. (Continued on 809-C) Assembly Bill 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018 requires all Child Care Centers (CCCs) that are in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination by January 1, 2023 and every 5 years thereafter. This facility has provided evidence of completed water lead testing with no action level exceedance noted. Water lead sampling results load date is 02/11/23 with no action level exceedances noted. 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. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director\342\200\231s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. This facility does not provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS). 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 LPA and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINS), Quarterly Updates, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations. Per Chapter 1, Division 12, Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are observed today. Site Visit Notice posted on the parent board. Exit interview was conducted with Katy Regalado. THIS REPORT SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. LIC 9213 NOTICE OF SITE VISIT FORM IS REQUIRED TO BE POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.