Routine inspection·August 9, 2024

On 8/9/2024, at 9:15 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carolyn Tuba conducted an unannounced Required/Annual inspection. LPA entered facility through an automatic sidling door, which is the main entrance into the facility. LPA observed a lobby area with a desk where a staff member sits and monitors the flow of parents and students who enter and exist facility. LPA met with Program Supervisor, Bonita Ramos who facilitated the visit as Director, Julie Martin was not available. Program Supervisor guided LPA on a tour of the facility indoors and outdoors. This is a school-age program which is licensed for 58 students (participants). This program operates Monday - Friday from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. and summer months from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, including all School Holidays and Breaks. The Program Supervisor stated there are 49 participants currently enrolled on various schedules. The facility accommodates participants who are physically and developmentally disabled from ages 4.9 to 22 years old. LPA took a census during the tour at approximately 9:35 am of 10 participants with 3 staff members. The following classrooms were inspected: Nicky\342\200\231s Room, Room 1, 2 and 3, Learning Lab, Computer Station, Kitchen, Playground, Pool, 3 student restrooms, and enclosed patio. Room 1 cares for participants ages 14\342\200\22317 years old. Room 2 cares for participants ages 10-13 years old. Room 3 cares for participants ages 5-9 years old and there are 2 toilets and 2 sinks within the classroom and a staff sink. Room 3 has a back door that leads to the outside area and is secured with an alarm. Nicky\342\200\231s Room cares for participants ages 18-21 years old. Computer Station has 5 computers with safety controls, so participants have safe online websites, as well as staff member monitors during student usage. The enclosed patio is used for gardening and is enclosed with a cement wall and an iron gate that is kept locked. Staff and participants enter and exit through a side glass door. Learning Lab is used by participants and has an outside area that is enclosed with a cement wall. Page 1 of 5 All staff members are fingerprint cleared. Licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. The classroom furniture and equipment were inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. Storage for children\342\200\231s belongings was inspected and meet all regulatory requirements. Availability of drinking water was reviewed and per Program Supervisor participants bring water from home and filtered pitchers and disposable cups are available for refill. Facility has two restrooms for the older participants with 2 toilets and 1 sink in each restroom along with an adult-size changing table that electronically lowers and rises for accessibility. The sink is arm\342\200\231s length away from the changing table. Staff restroom is available in the hallway. LPA observed enough age-appropriate toys and surfaces are observed to be safe and clean. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were present in the facility and were tested and found to be operable. Fire extinguishers are serviced annually and were last serviced May 2024. The fire extinguishers are checked monthly and documented by staff to make sure the arrow is in the green. There are storage cubbies for the students. Classrooms were inspected and no hazardous items were found, cleaning items in the kitchen are observed to be locked and inaccessible to the participants in care. Cleaning supplies in each classroom are kept in a locked box. No poisonous cleaning compounds were found in the facility. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted July 2024. There are several First Aid kits available including one in the office, lobby and back office. Each staff member carries a fanny pack with bandages, gloves and hand sanitizers. There is office space referred to as a Fishbowl which can be used as office space and there are at least 2 other spaces used as offices for the administrators. There is also a Mail room used only for staff. LPA inspected the kitchen area where snack is prepped for distribution. Food preparation areas were toured for safety, cleanliness, and proper equipment. AM/PM snacks are served by the facility, lunch is provided by parents. Menus is posted in the main lobby of the facility. LPA observed parent board with all required documentation located in the hallway of the facility including the results of lead testing. Page 2 of 5 LPA was informed that there are currently children on medications and IMS documentation was reviewed with the Program Supervisor. LPA was informed that medication is currently stored in a locked cabinet in the mail room out of reach of the participants in care. LPA observed medication and forms that are kept to document when administered to the participants. LPA was informed that only the Director and Program Supervisor give the medication as needed to the participants in care. Outdoor 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. This is currently an outside playground that is surrounded by a concrete wall. All areas around or under climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with a formed surface and there are grassy areas. There is adequate shade in the play yard with trees and a shade awning. There is enough outside play equipment and bikes for the participants to use in the play yard, as well as 2 picnic tables. There is currently a side door that leads into a public area which has an alarm that can be heard throughout the facility. The alarm was last tested on August 6, 2024. There are cameras for observation of the outside area. The facility provides transportation for the participants only during the spring, summer, and winter breaks for field trips only. They currently have 3 vans that have an annual maintenance done, such as oil change, tire maintenance, or repairs as needed. Prior to each use of the vans there is an inspection conducted and documented in a logbook that is kept for each van. Drivers are current staff members who have a DMV issued driver\342\200\231s license with criminal clearance. Facility conducts a DMV driving pull record and Program Supervisor does a driving evaluation and training. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed. LPA reminded Program Supervisor parents need to use full signatures. Per Program Supervisor sign-in/out times are entered into ProCare which is an electronic system for recordkeeping. LPA reviewed Licensing staff records and found that they were complete including mandated reporting certificates. Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid, educational requirements, immunization records and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. There is a pool at the facility that per the Program Supervisor participants are no longer utilizing the pool. On Page 3 of 5 a prior visit LPA was told that the pool has not been used since January 5, 2024. The pool continues to be locked and is surrounded by sliding glass doors with an iron gate that surrounds the pool itself with a self-closing gate. LPA inspected the doors which are currently locked and secured. On 2/13/2024 LPA conducted a \342\200\234Bodies of Water Checklist\342\200\235 to confirm that the pool that is located at the facility is safe for children in care. Program Supervisor was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting \342\200\223 On or before March 30, 2018, any person who works in a childcare facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers . LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . 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 . 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-care-centers/ . Page 4 of 5 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. Program Supervisor 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. There are no deficiencies being cited on today\342\200\231s visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Program Supervisor, Bonita Ramos. Page 5 of 5