Routine inspection (3-year)·January 31, 2024

On 1/31/24, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Crystal Ali and Carol Heath met with Jessica Krall Director/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 were observed. LPAs observed 4 children and 2 teachers, present during this inspection. Preschool license consists of classrooms A (CCO15) for full and part time students. The facility hours of operation are from 7:45 am to 5pm, Monday-Friday. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. There are no current children with medical needs. Staffing Ration and Capacity: Upon arrival, LPAs observed 1 classroom in use with a total of 4 enrolled in preschool class. 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. LPAs observed a trash can with food in it. LPAs observed Director remove the trash. Director informed LPAs that the classroom has a small trash bin they utilize for food items to be removed after every meal. LPAs informed Director that 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. Director will order new trash can with cover on it. Telephone service was verified. Heating, lighting, and ventilation are adequate. There are cubbies for children's belongings labeled with their names. Per Teacher, children do nap on site. Facility has no surveillance system on the premises. LPAs observed age-appropriate toys and materials. Daily activities schedule was observed in each classroom. The bedding is stored separately and properly. Kitchen: There is a clean, fully equipped kitchen (off limits) with a refrigerator, freezer, stove, and microwave oven. The facility provides breakfast, snacks, and lunch. Allergy lists are posted in the kitchen and classrooms. LPAs observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks and staff preparing lunch (with gloves). The chemicals are kept separate from the food (located in top cabinet inaccessible to children near Kitchen entry door). Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds, or similar substances are stored separately from food supplies. LPAs 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. Napping: The sheets and blankets are washed daily and washed at the facility once a week. Cots are sanitized daily. Fire Extinguisher: A fire extinguisher is in the green (service last checked 1/2024), a smoke detector, and a carbon monoxide detector are on the premises. LPAs observed 2 first aid kits, one at front desk area and one in the classroom in backpack near exit door. Bathroom: LPAs inspected and observed 1 bathrooms attached to each classroom with total of 2 toilets and 1 sink. The toilet and sink function properly and are age appropriate. The water temperature is appropriate. LPAs observed soap, toilet paper, and paper towels readily available. Cleaning spray bottle chemicals were observed by LPAs in the classroom. Director removed the chemical spray bottles and placed in locked cabinet. Medication: Currently their are no children on medication. 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). Medication is labeled correctly and stored in its original container. Medication is kept in the classroom in locked cabinet until expiration and sent home with the parent for disposal. Isolation area is the director office or an empty classroom where a teacher will remain with the child until the parent comes. There are currently no children in care with IMS needs. Transportation: School does not provide transportation for the preschool children. Lead Testing/Drinking Water : LPAs verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Lead testing was completed 1/2023. Drinking water is available inside the classrooms in the form of disposable plastic cups and water jugs. 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. Daycare has a separate playground yard for school-age and infant children. There are shaded areas for the children. The children utilize their own water bottles for usage when at the playground. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted. Fire/earthquake drills are current and to completed every 6 months. Last fire/earthquake drill conducted on 10/11/2023. 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 verified there is at least 1 staff person present with current CPR and First Aid Training. LPAs observed 4 out of the 11 staff all have complete files. All staff has required fingerprinting associated with the facility. LPAs reviewed 4 infant children's records, complete with the parent\342\200\231s signature. The following general information was discussed during this inspection: \302\267 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 . \302\267 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. \302\267 Lead Testing \342\200\223 Child Care Centers (CCC) 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 childcare 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). \302\267 Safe Sleep - Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes LPA/LPM 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/LPM also informed licensee 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. \302\267 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/ . \302\267 MyChildCarePlan.org \342\200\223 Centers and Family Child Care Homes 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Jessica Krall, Director.