Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dayna Chambers conducted an unannounced required 3-Year inspection to the above facility on April 24, 2024. LPA arrived at the facility at 1:45PM, identified self and met with Matthew Kennedy, Director, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. LPA provided Director with a copy of the LIC 125 Entrance Checklist to help facilitate the inspection. This is a preschool program which consists of 6 classrooms. Room 1 to Room 6. Currently, Room 3 is empty and not utilized due to enrollment. The center is observed to be closed today due to the holiday. There were no children or staff present during inspection. The center is located inside the Temple and includes a kitchen, three additional areas for activities and napping. The children use the attached Sanctuary on Friday\342\200\231s. The property has two additional classrooms, kitchen, and two activity areas next to the second play yard area. The center is observed to have a total of three play yard areas for children. Facility operation hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The following was observed during the tour of the facility: Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. Children have their own cubby to store their belongings. Linens are taken home each week to be washed. Napping equipment (mats) were observed in a separate storage room. Per director, the isolation area is located in the office. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in all restrooms.
General sanitation was observed. Availability of indoor drinking water was observed in classrooms. Parents provide their children\342\200\231s water, and the center has a filtered water system for re-fills. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. The center will install three carbon monoxide detectors and notify LPA. All kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids or solid waste bags shall be discarded immediately after each meal. Outdoor playground equipment is in a safe condition, free of sharp, lose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under high
climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Availability of outdoor drinking water was observed. All floors were observed to be clean and safe. All materials accessible to children were observed to be toxic-free. There are no firearms stored on the premises. There are no pools or bodies of water at the facility. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed. The name, address, and telephone number of child\342\200\231s authorized representative is on file. Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857. LPA also reviewed staff records. The review of Staff records was documented on the LIC 859. Staff present did have proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. Staff present did have proof of MMR, TDAP, Current Influenza, and TB Clearance. All staff have been given on the-job training sanitation principles, housekeeping, including universal health precautions.
Children's roster was reviewed and is current. Sign-In and Sign-Out sheets were reviewed. Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on 02/12/2024.
Menus are posted one month in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. Snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity, and appropriateness to children in care. Children bring their own food. The facility provides AM and PM snack.First Aid supplies were observed in each classroom in a backpack. According to Director, medication is only administered to a child when accompanied with a doctor's note and is stored in the office.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
. Director 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.
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
. LPA referred Director to the Department website for lead:
Lead
Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information
.
This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and
administrative records.
For IMS information see
PIN 22-02-CCP
. 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/
.
Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.
The following deficiencies listed on the attached deficiencies page are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22.
Title 22, Division 6, Health and Safety Code, Chapter 3.5 Day Care Centers Article 02. Requirements for Licensure
HSC 1596.954
Carbon monoxide detectors required, inspection.
A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Matthew Kennedy.