Routine inspection·August 27, 2024

On 8/27/2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Crystal Ali and Carol Heath arrived at the facility to conduct an Annual Random Inspection. LPAs were met Robin Murray (Teacher) and permitted to enter the facility. LPAs toured the facility in accordance with the facility sketch with Robin. During the inspection, LPAs observed 0 children and 2 staff providing care and supervision. Facility operates Monday through Friday from 8am-12pm. Staffing Ration and Capacity: Facility consists of one classroom, one staff bathroom (locked), one children bathroom, kitchenette area, and one outdoor play area. Facility maintains an adequate teacher-child ratio. Care and supervision were evaluated and determined basic needs of children are appropriate and are being met. Physical Plant: Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. LPAs observed sign-in sheets completed by each parent/guardian per requirements. LPAs observed individual storage for children's belongings. The children have access to water via individual water bottles filled with tap water from classroom sink. Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguisher were observed and in operable condition. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are operating according to Fire Marshall standards. There are three complete first aid kits in the classroom. Two trash cans with tight-fitted lids were not observed. There is a fish tank with no fish in it. There is a hamster (Ms. Daisy). Her cage is cleaned weekly by Teacher. Napping: The facility is not required to provide napping. However, if a child wants to nap the facility while provide napping material for the child to nap in the reading area on carpet. Kitchen: There is a mini kitchenette in the classroom. Equipped with a refrigerator/freezer, and microwave oven. There is no food program for the preschool. The facility provides morning snacks. Allergy lists are posted on refrigerator and in their child file. Teacher states there is 1 child that has a peanut allergy ad an epi-pen is clocked up in right cabinet near sink. Both staff are trained is using the Epi-Pen. Chemicals, soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds, or similar substances are stored separately from food located in the staff bathroom/storage area that is inaccessible to the children. LPAs observed a food preparation area kept clean and free of litter and rubbish. There are menus observed for snack time, preschool does not have a full day program. Daily activity schedules posted showing snack times, and specific activities. Fire Extinguisher: Emergency Drills are conducted at least every six months, and the last drills were not available to LPAs. The fire extinguishers (3A40BC) are reading in green and meets the Fire Marshall Codes and Standards (last serviced 11/21/23). One fire extinguisher is at the back staff bathroom door of classroom. Fire Drill completed 8/20/24 at 9:15am and Earthquake drill completed 8/27/24 at 9am. Bathroom: Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. Boys and Girls share bathroom that is monitored by staff. The bathroom has 1 sink and 1 toilet. The sink and toilet work properly. The bathroom has adequate toilet paper, hand soap, and paper towels available. Restrooms are cleaned, restocked with toiletries, and sanitized by on-site staff. Children have a pair of extra clothes due to potty training needs. Medication: LPAs did observe a medication policy. LPAs reviewed the requirements for IMS policy with teacher. The facility teachers do pass out medication. Currently no children are on medication. As stated before, there is one child with peanut allergy and Epi-Pen in the facility locked up. The child does have the proper documentation to administer the Epi-Pen and staff has been trained. Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive for wellness check. Isolation area is in the library area of classroom away from the rest of the children. Transportation: The facility does not provide transportation for the children. Lead Testing/Drinking Water : LPAs observed copy of lead testing in the facility file. LPAs have a requested the most current lead testing results. Administration office rep stated they have a copy at the district office and will provide a copy to LPA Ali via email. Outdoor Activity Space: Equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. The play yard has two sections, one with water table and toys, second area has large play yard equipment and sand play area. There are two tables for children , five shaded areas, there are several tricycles. The facility will continue to provide 100% supervision when outside in the playground. Children are provided water for their individual drinking bottles. There is adequate shaded area for rest with the large trees. The playground is well-fenced, around and no bodies of water were observed in the outdoor play area. Records/Documentation: LPAs reviewed with facility representative the LIC 311A, records to be maintained at the facility, for child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and parent board. Child files are in compliance. Staff file are in compliance. Parent board is in compliance. There are no deficiencies cited. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Supervisor/Teacher, Robin Murray. 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 to 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 licensee 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. 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