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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 5/19/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Isabel Ortega met with facility Site Director and conducted an Annual Random inspection. LPA toured and inspected the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. During inspection LPA observed 32 children and four staff providing care and supervision. Facility operates in two bungalows 502 and 503 referred to as the YMCA Morning and After School Enrichment Program of Metro LA/Santa Clarita Valley View. Facility offers morning and after school care, morning care is from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., and after school care is from Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The facility operates Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during winter break. Per the Site Director, the facility does not transport any children, this is an on campus program. The facility utilizes bungalows 502 and 503 for child care, which are located on the left side of the elementary school entrance. The facility provides snacks to children in care, and snacks are kept inside of bungalow 503. Children are provided with one afternoon snack. There are two large play yards available and utilized for eating snack and outdoor play. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed individual storage with children\342\200\231s name labeled for children's belongings. The classroom consists of filtered water dispensers with disposable cup for indoor and outdoor use. An isolation area was inspected, which takes place in the office space in the bungalow 502. Children have the option for rest time and quiet time if needed (cots are available. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. Toilets flush properly; toilet and sinks are reachable by the children. Each restroom has adequate toilet paper, hand soap and paper towels available. Restrooms are cleaned, restocked of toiletries, and sanitized by school personnel daily and or as needed. Menu is posted visible to parents and copies are available in the front of the classroom entrance. Food allergies are noted in the classroom and food preparation area/snack area. Licensee had all the required posted documents: Facility License, Notice of Parent's Rights Poster, Emergency Disaster Plan, and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist. First Aid supplies, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide and fire extinguishers were observed and in operable condition according to fire marshal standards. Trash cans with tight lids were observed. Food was inspected, and it was properly labeled, stored, and within expiration date. Refrigerator is clean and operating at the proper temperature. Cleaning supplies are out of reach of children. Emergency Drills are conducted every sixth month last drill was conducted and documented on 04/4/2023 at 3:00 p.m. The fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is reading in green and meets the Fire Marshal codes and standards. 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. Climbing structures other play equipment were found to be securely anchored with adequate resilient cushioning material underneath and around the perimeter. Children are provided with filtered water in disposable cups for indoor and outdoor play. Facility does have any drinking water fountains nor water outlets. Facility utilizes a filter water dispenser for water drinking with disposable cups available. There is adequate shade area for rest. The playground is well fenced all around, and no bodies of water observed in the outdoor play area. Facility maintains adequate teacher child ratio. Care and supervision were evaluated and determine basic needs of children are appropriate and are being met. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted accessible to parents. Children's records were reviewed for completeness. Health History, Emergency contact and Medical Exams; Immunization Records are all in the children's file. The facility roster was up to date and all staff have been fingerprinted and association to the designated license number. Directors and teachers are currently certified in Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires until 2/19/2025. Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter (AB1207) training is dated 09/05/2022. The following Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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 All staff are required to take 3-hour Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter training every 2 years. www.mandatedreporterca.com . Upon hired date all staff are required to be immunized and show proof of immunization records according to Title 22 regulations. Beginning on January 1, 2018, Assembly Bill 1207 (2015) requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Applicants must meet requirements as a precondition to licensure. New employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be conducted at the following website www.mandatedreporterca.com . Director is aware self, and all staff are mandated child abuse reporters and have the responsibility of reporting any suspected child abuse to the Child Abuse Hot -line at (800) 540-4000. For additional information and forms visit our website at: www.cdss.ca.gov For updates on Community Care Licensing please visit the following website at: Childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/ A copy of this report must be made available to the public for 3 years. Per Title 22 Regulations facility is in compliance, no deficiency will be issued today. An exit Interview was conducted with facility Site Director. A copy of this Report, a Notice of Site Visit and appeal rights were provided on this day.

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the May 19, 2023 inspection of YMCA OF METRO LA/SANTA CLARITA VALLEY VIEW?

This was a inspection inspection of YMCA OF METRO LA/SANTA CLARITA VALLEY VIEW on May 19, 2023. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to YMCA OF METRO LA/SANTA CLARITA VALLEY VIEW on May 19, 2023?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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