Routine inspection·April 26, 2022

On 4/26/22 an unannounced Annual inspection was conducted today by Licensing Program Analyst, (LPA) Caroline Harris. LPA met with Teacher, Anita Temores and toured the facility, both indoors and outdoors. The LPA observed all required licensing forms to be posted in a visible location for authorized representatives to view them. A census was taken and there were ten day care children present. This facility runs two half day programs. The AM session is from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM and the PM session is from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Preschool classroom 25 is used for child care and is located in a portable on the Southeast corner of the Raisin City Elementary School grounds. Breakfast and lunch is prepped in the school cafeteria and the children eat in the classroom. Menus are posted at least one week in advance, where an authorized representative can view them. Firearms/weapons or ammunition are not allowed or stored on the premises. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. There is a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in attendance. The LPA did not observe disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other dangerous items to be accessible to children. There were no poisons observed on the premises accessible to children. Licensee is aware that poisons are required to be locked and inaccessible to children. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. All toilets, hand washing, and bathing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All floors are clean and safe. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide indicator , and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The licensee has a complete first aid kit, that is kept in the front school office. Uncontaminated drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Playground equipment is in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings, and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. There were no bodies of water on site . The licensee 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. There are no excluded individuals present at this facility. Licensee is aware that upon notice from the Department, any excluded individual must be immediately removed from the facility and prevented from returning to the center or having contact with children in care. The licensee shall comply with the notice. Staff records contain appropriate, documentation of education credits. At least one person is to be trained in CPR and Pediatric first-aid and shall be present when children are at the facility or at off-site activities. This facility does have one person trained in CPR and first aid. Upon review of staff records, one out of three staff files had proof of T-Dap and MMR but none had proof of influenza for staff. LPA reviewed with Ms. Temores the Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training (AB 1207), which all staff have completed but the training was not AB 1207 approved. Ms. Temores is aware that the Mandated Reporter Training is required to be updated every two years. Information was left today which discusses AB 1207 and the website to use. Information on Lead Poisoning was also provided to the licensee and she was informed that the information is required to be posted on the parent board. The LPA and licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website: www.ccld.ca.gov . which provides access to Provider Information Notifications (PINS), Quarterly Updates that inform licensees of new legislation and regulations, training's, and Licensing forms and updated information. The licensee was also advised that it is her responsibility to stay current with regulations. Fire drills are conducted and documented with the date, time and how many children present, every six months. The person, who signs the child in/out, is responsible for the child, uses their full legal signature and records the time of day. The LPA reviewed five children\342\200\231s files. All required licensing documents were observed in each of the children\342\200\231s files, however three out of five children's files did not have a physician report. Licensee also maintains documentation of immunizations for the children but four out of five were not transcribed. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. This facility does not provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS). The licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they choose to provide any of these services. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are found: (see LIC809-D). An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report (along with appeal rights) was provided and reviewed with Ms. Temores. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. The LIC 9213 Notice Of Site Visit form was given to Ms. Temores and must remain posted for 30 days. 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 .