Routine inspection·July 25, 2024

On July 25, 2024, an unannounced Annual/Required inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst, (LPA) Paul Garcia. LPA met with Director, Michelle Vanhook. LPA Garcia toured the facility, both indoors and outdoors. LPA observed all required licensing forms to be posted in a visible location for authorized representatives to view. A census was taken and there were 9 school age children present. LPA confirmed meals are provided. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. Furniture and equipment are in good serviceable condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. There is adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The licensee has a complete first aid kit. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and LPA did not see any signs of rodents/vermin. All foods/beverages capable of rapid spoiling are stored at 45 (F) degrees or less. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. The LPA did not observe disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other dangerous items to be accessible/inaccessible to children. No poisons were observed during the inspection. 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, medical assessment, and immunizations recorded. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Staff records contain documentation meeting qualification requirements. The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility was verified that they used their full legal signature and record the time of day. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. LPA informed Michelle Vanhook combined/combination capacity not to exceed 44 children is no longer permitted. LPA advised Michelle Vanhook that she may consider submitting a application for an increase in capacity if there is a need to do so. LPA informed Michelle Vanhook that the department will grant the facility sixty (60) business days from todays date to continue to flex capacity ONLY if she submits an increase of capacity application. If no application will be submitted the facility shall only operate within licensed capacity for all licences. Firearms/weapons or ammunition are not allowed or stored on the premises. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide indicator, that meet statutory requirements. This facility does have one person trained in CPR and first aid on site. Assembly Bill 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018 requires all Child Care Centers (CCCs) that are located in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their drinking water for lead contamination by January 1, 2023 and every 5 years thereafter. This facility has provided evidence of completed water testing for samples collected on June 26, 2024, with no action level exceedance noted from the serviceable outlet. Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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 Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [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 infants devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. 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 Director, here are no children from a military family being cared for at this time. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Michelle Vanhook.