Routine inspection·May 7, 2024

On 5/7/24, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Crystal Ali and Carol Heath met with Amber Fletcher, Lead Teacher, for the purpose of an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. LPAs disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry to the facility. Upon arrival. Teacher/child ratios was observed. LPAs observed 8 children and 2 teacher, and 1 teacher\342\200\231s aide present during this inspection. Preschool consist of one classroom for part time and full time students. The facility hours of operation are from 8am to 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. There are no current children with medical needs. Physical Plant: LPAs toured and inspected the preschool classrooms. Furniture and equipment were checked for age appropriateness and good repair. All rooms are clean and safe. Telephone service was verified. Heating, lighting, and ventilation are adequate. There are cubbies for children's belongings labeled with their names. LPAs observed age-appropriate toys and materials. Daily activities schedule was observed in each classroom. All containers used for storage of solid wastes, including moveable bins, shall have a tightfitting cover that is kept on; they shall be leakproof and rodent-proof. Napping: Per Teacher, children do nap on site from approx. 12pm-2pm, daily. Facility has a surveillance system on the premises. The bedding is stored separately and properly. The sheets and blankets are washed daily or sent home daily to clean at home. Cots are sanitized daily. Drinking water is available inside the classrooms in the form of disposable plastic cups and water jugs. Fire Extinguisher: Emergency Drills are conducted at least every six months and the last drills were conducted and documented on 4/22/24 at 9:30am. The fire extinguishers (3A40BC) are reading in green and meets the Fire Marshall Codes and Standards (last serviced 7/13/2023). One fire extinguisher is at the front door of classroom. Bathroom: Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. One toilet flushed properly, and one sink reachable by the children. Each restroom has adequate toilet paper, hand soap, and paper towels available. There is one staff bathroom for teachers. Restrooms are cleaned, restocked with toiletries, and sanitized by on-site staff. There is a staff bathroom and a cabinet near staff bathroom entrance that is safety latched and the safety gate at the entry of the staff bathroom. Medication: Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive with a no-touch thermometer and an overall wellness check. A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with the parent\342\200\231s written permission. The Director and other administration staff will administer medication and document the dosage, date, and time on a log. Medication is brought and locked at the center (unless the parent requests daily return) and stored above the refrigerator in locked box. Medication is labeled correctly and stored in its original container. There are currently no children in care with IMS needs. Isolation area is located next to the staff desk in the back of the classroom. The teacher has them seat the kids away from other kids until parents come to pick them up. The Outdoor: The play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. The outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. The play area has a playground is a large sandbox with anchored play equipment. The play area was inspected and found to be free of hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water. The playground has an area on side of the preschool building that houses all the tricycles and a locked shed. The children utilize their own water bottles for usage when at the playground. There is garden section for the children to learn how to care for plants. Garden tools are locked up in the shed when not in use. LPAs observed a 2 first aid kits, 1 AED kit, and 1 bleeding kit station at the front door. Transportation: The facility does not provide transportation for the children. Lead Testing/Drinking Water : The facility has had lead testing completed 3/10/23. Facility passed the lead test. Copy of report was provided to CCL and is on file. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted. Sign-in and out sheets were reviewed. The Teacher to child ratio was observed, and staff names were recorded. Care and supervision were evaluated to determine if the children\342\200\231s basic needs were met and appropriate. Staff Records/ Children Records: Staff and Children's records were reviewed. LPAs reviewed three staff files. LPAs verified there is at least 1 staff person present with current CPR and First Aid Training. LPAs observed three out of three staff are missing LIC503 (Health Screening report) form. All staff have the required immunizations and TB test. All staff has required fingerprinting associated with the facility. LPAs reviewed 4 children's records, complete with the parent\342\200\231s signature. Staffing Ration and Capacity: Upon arrival, LPAs observed 1 classroom in use with a total of 8 enrolled in preschool class. Food Service: There is a clean kitchen (off limits) with a refrigerator, freezer, toaster oven and microwave oven. The facility provides morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack for full time students. Part time students bring their own lunch, and it is stored in the refrigerator with their name on it. Allergy lists are posted in the kitchen and child files. LPAs observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks and staff preparing lunch (with gloves). The chemicals are kept separate from the food (kitchen adjacent to the kitchen sink or locked inaccessible in classroom cabinets). LPAs observed that food preparation and storage areas are kept clean and free of litter and rubbish. Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds, or similar substances are stored separately from food supplies. Menus are posted at least one week in advance and made available for review by the parents. The facility does participate in the food program. The following general information was discussed during this inspection: To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process . Criminal Record Clearance - Child Care Centers Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Lead Testing \342\200\223 Child Care Centers (CCC) CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Safe Sleep - Child Care Centers LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/ safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed or facility representative of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) - Child Care Centers Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . PIN 22-05-CCP. MyChildCarePlan.org \342\200\223 Child Care Centers Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Subscribe to CCLD important information - Child Care Centers Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/ subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. No deficiency was cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Amber Fletcher, Lead Teacher.