Routine inspection·August 29, 2024

On 8/29/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Isabel Ortega met with Director, Michelle Duprey and conducted an Annual Random Inspection. LPA toured and inspected the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. During inspection LPA did not observe any children in care. Facility Operates in five classrooms referred to as Room A, Room C, Room E, Gym 4, and Gym 5. There are a total of five classrooms, one playground and two sheds in the playground (maintained locked) utilized for equipment storage. An isolation area was inspected, which takes place in the main office. Children have the option for rest time and quiet time if needed. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. Toilets flush properly; Each restroom has adequate toilet paper, hand soap and paper towels available. Restrooms are cleaned, disinfects, restocked of toiletries by on-site custodian and sanitizes daily. The furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and AC ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed individual storage for children's belongings. Facility provides individual blankets and are taken home weekly for wash. Children bring their own water bottles from home; facility also has individual disposable cups available. Children are provided with individual water bottles brought from home. The facility provided lead testing results under 5.5 ppb sampled on May 18, 2022. Facility operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Parents bring children lunch and snacks for children. Snacks for children enrolled are available. Facility has all the required posted documents: Facility License, Notice of Parent's Rights Poster, Emergency Disaster Plan, Car Seat Child Safety and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist. First Aid supplies, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide were observed to be operating properly. The fire extinguisher (2A10BC) serviced within the year is reading in green and meets the Fire Marshal codes and 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. A refrigerator is adequately equipped, clean, and free from hazards. There is hot running water in the kitchen area. Cleaning supplies are out of reach of children. Emergency Drills are conducted every sixth month last drill was conducted and documented on 7/11/2024 at 9:15 a.m. Food allergies are noted and are posted in the food preparation area and in each classroom. 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. During outdoor play children are provided with filtered water in a water jug container (disposable cups are 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. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms. The snack menu is posted in the main office and parents may request a tangible copy per request. 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 does not expire until 07/16/2026. Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter (AB1207) training is dated 01/03/2024. 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 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-carecenters/ . All staff are required to take the Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter (AB1207) 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. 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 . According to facility documentation all staff are aware they 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/ Per Title 22 Regulations facility is complying with rules and regulation, facility is incompliance and no deficiencies will be issued today. An exit Interview was conducted with Director, Michelle Douprey. A copy of this Report, a Notice of Site Visit and appeal rights were provided on this day. A copy of this report must be made available to the public for 3 years. The Notice of site visit shall be visibly posted for 30 days.