Routine inspection·May 25, 2023

On 5/25/2023, at 11:10am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Vicky Williamson conducted an unannounced annual required inspection. LPA met with Site Director, Olga Mendez and disclosed the purpose of the inspection. LPA toured the inside and outside of the facility. The facility operates a half day and full day programs, Monday - Friday. Full day program is from 7:30 am - 5:15 pm and the half day program is 7:45 am - 11:00 am. The following ratios were observed: Room #2 with 18 children and two (2) teachers and one (1) assistant, Room #4 with 13 children and one (1) teacher and one (1) assistant. Furniture and equipment are in good condition. LPA observed a wooden playhouse on the playground that had several areas of wood that was in disrepair during the time of inspection. The wooden playhouse was made inaccessible to children during the time of inspection. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. High-climbing equipment has sufficient cushioning. Toilet and hand-washing equipment are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are kept clean, free of litter, rubbish or rodents and other vermin. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other hazardous items are made inaccessible to children. Site Director stated that there are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA did not observe any bodies of water. Site Director stated there are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Facility has a functioning carbon and smoke detectors that meet statutory requirements. The last fire/disaster drill was conducted and documented on 4/18/2023. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and snack. Menus are posted weekly. A review of staff records on this date indicates facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. Site Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. Children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. 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. Site Director did not have current documentation of completed mandated reporter training on file. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . LPA and Site Director discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, mandated reporter training, and California Megan’s Law ( www.meganslaw.ca.gov ). 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 Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations. See LIC 809D for deficiencies cited. An exit interview was conducted with Site Director, Olga Mendez and a copy of this report, Appeal Rights and Notice of Site Visit were provided. Notice of Site Visit is required to be posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. LPA observed Notice of Site Visit posted on the door entering the facility.