Routine inspection·October 19, 2021

On 10/19/2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carol Heath met with the assistant director Jennifer Canning for the purpose of conducting an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. Upon arrival, LPA Heath observed teachers and children were not wearing masks. There were teachers and the director on the premises. The center offers full-day and part-time admission. Currently, the center is using 2 preschool classrooms, 1 kindergarden and 1 first/Second grade classrooms. The center's hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 11:30 am for preschool 1 and 8:00 am to 12:30 pm for preschool 2. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness, good repair, cleanliness and safety. Telephone service was verified. Heating, lighting, and ventilation are adequate. LPA observed age appropriate toys and materials. \302\267 Bathrooms: Each classroom has one bathroom which includes 1 toilet and 1 sink inside. LPA observed soap, toilet paper and paper towels readily available. Staff restroom is off limits and inaccessible to children. Bedding and linens were individually stored so that each child's bedding is identifiable, and no child's used bedding comes into contact with other bedding. \302\267 Kitchen (off-limit): There is a clean, fully equipped kitchen (off-limits) with a refrigerator, freezer (1), stove and microwave oven. Parents provides breakfast and lunch; center provides snacks if needed. Allergy lists and food menus are posted in classrooms. LPA observed an appropriate number of snacks. Cleaning solutions are stored separately away from the food (kitchen locked cabinet). \302\267 Outdoor: Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. The preschool playground is located across the parking lot. There is a swing/slide set and climbing structure that is securely anchored into the ground. There are little tikes\342\200\231 houses and play sets. A water fountain is available for children to drink water from. There is an area for shade and rest. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water. \302\267 Parent Board: The parent board was reviewed and has all of the required forms posted. LPA observed the Fire/earthquake drills current. \302\267 Sign in/Out: According to assistant director, parents are sign in and out with computer. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed. Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive. A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication (with child name) is administer. The director administers medication and documents the dosage, date and time onto a log. Medications are stored in the locked medication in storage box. There is a separate area for isolation and care of ill children in the director's office. A separate mat with fresh linens available for each ill child. \302\267 LPA observed a fully stocked first aid kit; fully charged fire extinguishers (Date: 8/25/2021); carbon monoxide detectors throughout the center. \302\267 Teacher/child ratios were observed. Fire/earthquake drills are current (Date: 4/28/2021). The center does not have a current children's roster is maintained. \302\267 There are no bodies of water or weapons on the premises. The department has inspections authority. \302\267 Children's records and staff records were reviewed. o LPA observed 12 children files; most files were completed with all required licensing forms. o LPA observed 5 staff files; they were 4 files with required licensing forms. However, A teacher (Briana Avila) and Volunteer (Rita Cook) do not have LIC 508 and fingerprint cleared. There are several forms missing from Briana's file. Rita Cook does not have a file. The following general information was discussed during this inspection: 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 . Center does provide IMS at this time. Mandated Reporter Training Requirements: \302\2471596.8662 - As of January 1, 2018, child care providers, administrators, or employees who work in a licensed facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. Staff was informed that they need to take mandated reporter training. Immunization Requirements: \302\2471596.7995 (a)(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. *All Licensing reports are available for review on-line and are considered public information. Summary: Assembly Bill 2621 added Section 1596.819 to the Health and Safety Code, to require the Department to post certain licensing information for CCCs and FCCHs on its public internet website. Fingerprint clearances and transfers : Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed child care facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review shall obtain a clearance or criminal record exemption. If a fingerprint clearance has been obtained through the Department, Licensee may request a transfer of a criminal record clearance from one state licensed facility to another using form LIC 9184 The following Type A and Type B citations were issued today. A copy of this report must be made available to the public for 3 years. There were no citations issued during today's inspection. An exit interview was conducted, copies of the inspection report & Notice of Site Visit were provided to Christine Aragon