Routine inspection·April 16, 2025

On 4/16/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carol Heath arrived at the facility to conduct an Annual Random Inspection. LPA was met by Annie Blakey (Teacher) permitted to enter the facility. LPA toured the facility using the facility sketch. During the inspection, LPA observed 14 children and 3 staff members providing care and supervision. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Staffing Ration and Capacity: The Facility consists of one classroom, one staff bathroom, one children’s bathroom, a kitchenette area, and two outdoor play areas. The facility maintains an adequate teacher-child ratio. Care and supervision were evaluated, and it was determined that the children's basic needs were appropriate and being met. Physical Plant: Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed sign-in sheets completed by each parent/guardian per requirements. LPA observed individual storage for children's belongings. The children have access to water via individual water bottles and the water fountain on the playground. Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers were observed and in operable condition. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are operating according to Fire Marshall standards. First Aid Kit with all components. Trash cans have tight-fitted lids. Napping: Children are provided napping daily from 12pm-2pm. Children are provided cushion mats to sleep on during nap time. Kitchen: The school cafeteria provides food for those students that qualify for the food program. The facility provides morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack. Allergy lists are posted in the kitchen (on refrigerator) and in their record file. LPA observed an appropriate amount of food and staff preparing snacks (with gloves). Chemicals, soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds, or similar substances are stored separately from food supplies and located in the staff bathroom with safety gate. There are no knives in the kitchen. Facility uses plastic knives to cut fruit for the children. LPA observed that food preparation and storage areas are kept clean and free of litter and rubbish. 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. Daily activity schedules are posted showing meal/snack times, and specific activities. Food allergies noted will be posted in the kitchen on the refrigerator. According to the teacher Annie, NO children have food allergies. There is outside food allowed via children bringing their own lunches if they are not qualifying for the food program. Fire Extinguisher: Emergency Drills are conducted at least every six months and the last drills were conducted and documented on 4/1/24 at 10:25am. One fire extinguisher is at the front door of classroom. Bathroom: Age-appropriate sinks and a toilet were inspected for availability and good repair. Toilets (1) flushed properly, three potty training toilets; two sinks are reachable by the children. Each restroom has adequate toilet paper, hand soap, and paper towels available. 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: A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with the parent’s written permission. The facility teachers pass out medication. Medication is labeled correctly and stored in its original container. Currently no children are on medication. Medication is to be kept in the classroom on top of the refrigerator in a locked container. Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive with a no-touch thermometer and an overall wellness check. Isolation area is at the back of the classroom away from rest of the children where a teacher will remain with the child until the parent comes. There are currently no children in care with IMS needs. Transportation: The facility does not provide transportation for the children. Lead Testing/Drinking Water : The facility has had lead testing completed 4/5/23. Copy of report was provided to LPA Ali. Facility passed the lead test. Outdoor Activity Space: The outdoor play area was inspected and observed to be free of hazards, loose, or sharp objects. Equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. There is an approved wavier for the playgrounds. There are four playground areas that are shared on rotation with the other facilities on campus. Play Yard #1 has large, anchored play equipment with slide, play yard #2 has tricycle track, play yard #3 has small play equipment that is anchored in sand. The playground is well-fenced, all around and no bodies of water were observed in the outdoor play area. Records/Documentation: LPA reviewed with facility representative the LIC 311A, records to be maintained at the facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and parent board. All teachers completed their Mandated Reporter training. All other records are in compliance. The following general information was discussed during this inspection: · Immunization Requirements: §1596.7995 (a)(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a daycare center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. · *All Licensing reports are available for review online and are considered public information. Summary: Assembly Bill 2621 added Section 1596.819 to the Health and Safety Code, requiring the Department to post certain licensing information for CCCs and FCCHs on its public internet website. · Fingerprint clearances and transfers : Before working or volunteering in a licensed childcare facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review shall obtain a clearance or criminal record exemption. If a fingerprint clearance has been obtained through the Department, Licensee may request a transfer of a criminal record clearance from one state-licensed facility to another using form LIC 9184 · ** Senate Bill AB 633 - Child Care Facilities: Parent Notification Requirements Summary: This bill amends Health and Safety Code (HSC) sections 1596.859, 1596.8595, 1596.8895, and 1597.05 to improve the transparency of licensing records and to ensure that parents/guardians using a licensed childcare facility are aware of situations that present the greatest danger to children · **The Center Director advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation (call within 24 hours and submit a written report within 7 days) and on the form LIC624. The Center reminded to review updates/regulations as well as quarterly updates on the Department website. The "Notification of Parent's Rights" poster must be posted in an area of the center accessible to parents. The information regarding new legislation with regard to exemptions and parents' rights was also discussed. · Criminal Record Clearance - Child Care Centers Licensee [or 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 – 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. · For the following scenarios use the below un-bolded language: • CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND IS IN THE PROCESS OF REMEDIATING LEAD EXCEEDANCES, or • CCC COMPLETED SAMPLING BUT THE TEST RESULTS ARE NOT YET AVAILABLE, or • CCC DID NOT COMPLETE TESTING PRIOR TO THEIR DEADLINE, or • CCC TESTING DEADLINE HAS NOT PAST LPA referred licensee [or facility representative] to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. · Incidental Medical Services (IMS) - IF THERE IS NO CHILD AT THE FACILITY THAT CURRENTLY NEEDS IMS, USE AS FOLLOWS: 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/ . · MyChildCarePlan.org – Centers and Family Child Care Homes Licensee [or 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. · Notice of Site Visit - Centers and Family Child Care Homes A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. No deficiencies are being cited at this time; the facility complies with Title 22 A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the teacher, Annie Blakey.