Routine inspection·November 26, 2024

On 11/26/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Julio Rodriguez, conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection for the school age license. LPA met with Director Katy Regalado and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are Monday \342\200\223 Friday 6:15 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other hazardous items were observed locked and made inaccessible in a pantry. There is an in-ground swimming pool that is fenced and gated per current regulations to make it inaccessible. The pool gate is self-latching, self-closing and opens away from the swimming pool. Swimming pool is used only for school age children. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Children toys and material for activities was observed in the classroom. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Outdoor area has a large tree for shade. Playground is secured by surrounding concrete. Pre-school and school age playgrounds are divided by bar link fence with locking gate. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have small pebble cushioning material to absorb falls. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Solid waste storage containers are located in the kitchen and have tight-fitting covers and in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Drinking water is provided by personal water bottles, disposable cups, and drinking fountains. This facility does provide breakfast and lunch meals to children and snacks are provided. Food is prepared on site. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. Continued on 809-C 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 childcare center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director\342\200\231s absence has been reported to the Department. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility meets teacher-child ratios. 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. LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 101212). Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. 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. Water lead sampling results load date is 02/11/23 with no action level exceedance noted. LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information . LPA discussed safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Continued on 809-C Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative Katy Regalado. Appeal rights were provided. Per Title 22, Division 12, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.