Routine inspection·February 3, 2022

On 2/03/2022 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jillinda Chandler conducted an unannounced random site inspection. LPA met with Site Lea Mellani Abello - site supervisor who provided a tour of the facility inside and outside, according to the facility sketch on file. The facility's hours of supervision are Monday - Friday; class room 1; 8:00 A.M. - 2:15 P.M. and room 2; 8:15 - 2:30 for children 3 \342\200\223 5 years of age. The facility is a single story building located on the premises of St. Marks United Presbyterian Church. Preschool operations are held in two adjoining class rooms (rooms 1 and 2), on the west side of the court yard. The physical plant was inspected for Title 22 compliance. Indoor equipment and toys were age appropriate and in good repair. Telephone service was provided in classrooms, heating, lighting and ventilation were in good condition (no open face heaters were observed). mats were observed in good condition. Adequate storage for children's belongings was observed, restroom were observed to be in good condition, toilets and sinks were operable and the necessary essentials were provided, restrooms were clean and sanitized. The site uses the office area which is located in the classroom 1 and allows child to use the the rest room that is shared with other students for isolation of ill children , the site supervisor was informed that this is not best practice and that another solution should be considered. The facility had fire extinguishers of 2AB10 or larger, last inspected 4/21/2021, carbon and smoke detectors were also observed. Required postings were observed in a prominent area for parents and other authorized individual review. Per facility staff, all food items and snacks are delivered daily to the facility from the licensee\342\200\231s main kitchen. Menus were posted. Allergies and food preferential were identified in kitchens, classrooms and the main kitchen in the case of alternative meals needed for the identified children. The site uses a counter top with-in the classroom for food prepping area was observed to be clean with the essentials for food prepping storage, and refrigeration. All foods capable of contamination were labeled and stored properly, these foods were found to be in sufficient amounts and suitable for consumption. Cleaning supplies stored in this area were made inaccessible to children All trash cans used for soiled items or foods, had tight fitting lids. Outdoor equipment was in good repair. First aid kits were located in each class room with the required medical essentials: scissors; tweezers; ointment and bandages. Per the site director there are no guns or weapons on campus In the outdoor activity area LPA observed; age appropriate toys and equipment, shade, benches or other resting equipment, drinking water was available by water container and disposable cups, adequate cushioning was provided under fall zones. No sharp edges, tripping, no bodies of water or other hazardous conditions were observed during today\342\200\231s inspection. Staff and Children files were reviews and found to be in compliance. All required staff were criminal background cleared. Site supervisor was advised that physician reports should be updated periodically. LPA provided Guardians website at guardian@dss.ca.gov and provided the website to subscribe to our Parent Information Notification at www.ccld@dss.ca.gov . This facility has a plan to provide Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. currently there are no children required these services, LPA did not observe any medication or medical record indicating a child's need for these services. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process . site supervisor was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with site supervisor and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [facility representative] of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the site supervisor - Lea Mellani Abello