Routine inspection·July 18, 2022

On 07/18/2022 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Caroline Harris conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Site supervisor, Sally Gomez. LPA toured the facility both indoors and outdoors. There are three classrooms designated for preschool use, but only two of the rooms are being used at this time. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday: 07:00am to 05:45 pm. 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 twelve day care children present. Meals/Snacks are provided to children in care. Meals/Snacks are prepped on site and served to children in the classrooms. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. 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, including bandages, scissor, thermometer, gloves and a first aid manual. There are no swimming pools, fountains, or large bodies of water. The facility does utilize water tables for play during hot weather. Facility understands supervision is required when children are engaged in water play, as well as to empty water tables when not in use. The 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. 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. Staff records contain documentation of immunizations against pertussis, measles and influenza for staff. LPA reviewed with Ms. Gomez the Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training (AB 1207), which all staff have completed. Ms Gomez is aware that the Mandated Reporter Training is required to be updated every two years. 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. Child's admission agreement is available for review. The LPA reviewed six children\342\200\231s files. All required licensing documents were observed in each of the children\342\200\231s files. Licensee also maintains documentation of immunizations for the children. 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 no deficiencies are observed today. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided and reviewed with Ms. Gomez. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. The LIC 9213 Notice Of Site Visit form was given to Ms. Gomez 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 .