Routine inspection·March 6, 2023

On March 6, 2023, at 10:30 a.m.,  Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gloria Gonzalez, conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with Director, Rosario Dollente.  LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. This is a full day program which operates year around school year schedule.  Days and hours of operation are Monday- Friday from 7:45 am-2:30 pm. There are currently 2 classroom in operation.  The following ratios were observed: Room A (Serves children of 18 to 36 months of age): There were 8 children present with 2 staff members Room B (Serves children of 18 to 36 months of age): There were 6 children present with 2 staff members There is only one modular building and both Room A and Room B are located in the only modular building on the premises. Appropriate ratios and capacity were observed. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises . There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises.  Disinfectants, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. Not all cleaning solutions, were made inaccessible. The shed in the playground was unlocked. No children present in the playground. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.  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.  All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition.  Floors in the facility are clean and safe.  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.  Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption. 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’s 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’s 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. Director 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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services (IMS) at this time.  LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records.  Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services.  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 . LPA and Director discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, California Megan’s Law ( www.meganslaw.ca.gov ), Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations. A Type B deficiency is being cited, see LIC809D. An exit interview was conducted.  A copy of the report and appeal rights (LIC 9058) was provided to the Director, Dollente and notice of site visit (LIC9213) was given to Director and was advised it must remain posted for 30 days.