Routine inspection·September 9, 2021

On 9/9/2021 , Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Stefanie Galvan and Luisa Gavoutian, conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection. LPAs met with Program Supervisor, Greg Melton . This is an AM/PM half day program which operates on a traditional school year schedule. The morning session is 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and the afternoon session is 11:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., Monday through Friday. This facility holds a waiver for outdoor space to be shared with the elementary school at separate times. 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. There is a small fish tank with a tight-fitting lid in the classroom. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication, and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. All floors are clean and safe. 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. Community Care Licensing (CCL) shall notify a Licensee to immediately terminate the employment of, or to remove/bar any person with specified convictions or for other reasons; the Licensee shall comply with the notice. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in Pediatric CPR and 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. Continued on 809-C LPAs observed cobwebs and dead insects on two of the three windowsills. LPAs observed cobwebs and a live spider inside a cabinet that was filled with paper. A work order was placed with maintenance to complete immediately. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility uses their full legal signature and records the time of day. LPAs reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representatives or others who can assume responsibility if the authorized representative cannot be reached. LPAs observed that all children\342\200\231s files contained a medical assessment. LPAs 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. Breakfast is provided to the AM class and Lunch is provided to the PM class. Meals are distributed in the cafeteria. All kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and 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. Uncontaminated drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. 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. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings, and slides have cushioning material in the form of wood chips to absorb falls. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPAs reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . Continued on 809-C LPAs and Facility Representative discussed the CCL website ( www.ccld.ca.gov ) which provides access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, 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 were observed today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Greg Melton.