Routine inspection (3-year)·February 22, 2024

On 02/22/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lisa Clayton conducted an unannounced Required Inspection for the Child Care Center. LPA Clayton met with Director Chantal Hayden. LPA Clayton toured the facility indoors and outdoors and observed 36 children in care, being supervised and cared for appropriately by the Director and 4 fingerprint cleared staff. Facility hours of operation are Monday \342\200\223 Friday, 7:00am \342\200\223 6:00pm. CCC provides morning and afternoon snacks and water. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. All children are under visual supervision of a teacher at all times. The CCC is in compliance with Title 22 regulations regarding Staff to Student ratios. LPA Clayton reminded Director that the parents and/or authorized representatives are required to sign in/sign out children at drop-off and pick-up per Title 22 Regulations, using the full first and last name. There are no swimming pools, ponds, or other bodies of water on the premises . There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. All poisons are kept in a locked cabinet area. LPA Clayton observed a fully charged 3A:40B:C fire extinguisher in the indoor play area. The CCC has a pull fire alarm system that what last tested February 2023. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. LPA Clayton inspected the classroom and observed age-appropriate toys, books and furnishings. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor and indoor activity spaces are maintained in a safe condition and are free of hazards. LPA Clayton conducted a Health and Safety inspection of the kitchenette, and all kitchen storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. Open food containers are labeled and dated appropriately. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. LPA Clayton reviewed 5 children\342\200\231s files and observed files to be in compliance including current contact information for authorized representatives and/or relatives who can assume responsibility for the child, immunization records, and authorization for medical treatment. LPA Clayton reviewed 5 employee files which were found to be in compliance with immunization for childcare providers and CPR/First Aid for facility openers and closers. LPA Clayton reminded Director Chantal that Mandated Reporter Training is to be renewed every 2 years. 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. For childcare center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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. Incidental Medical Services - IMS are being provided, LPA Clayton provided Director with an IMS Sample plan. 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 \302\255 centers/ . Director 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. LPA Clayton reminded Director to access the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov for access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health and Safety Codes, no deficiencies or technical violations were cited/issued. Exit interview conducted, and report was reviewed with Director Chantal Hayden. A Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days.