Routine inspection·September 10, 2024

On September 10, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Annelise Villa met with Director Sandra Clemons, for the Random/Annual inspection. A tour of the facility was conducted. Upon arrival LPA observed 0 school age children and 9 staff working under the license including director. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. This is a preschool program that serves children ages 2 to 5 years. This program operates Monday to Friday 6:30 am to 6:30 pm. Sign in and out takes place in each classroom. All areas identified on the facility sketch were toured and inspected both indoors and outdoors. Teacher and child ratios were observed, and present staff are fingerprinted cleared. Indoor/Children\342\200\231s Area: Childcare center is clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. Floors of the classroom has a surface that is safe and clean, cleaning compounds inaccessible, poisons locked, furniture/equipment is good condition, free of flies, other insects, rodents; tables/chairs provided to meet children\342\200\231s needs; all play equipment and materials used by children are age-appropriate, each child has an individual permanent or portable storage space (cubbies, individually labelled with name) for his/her clothing, and personal belongings. Trash cans for solid waste have tight fitting lids and water is provided by the facility. All materials and surfaces are toxic free are inaccessible and there is no fireplace. There are working carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors in each classroom and 3 Fire Extinguishers (2A10BC) located throughout the facility. There is a working telephone (landline) on the premises. Continued on LIC 809-C Director advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents . Licensee informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department (email address on the website: www.unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov ). A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of the day care center. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above. An On Duty Worker is available for questions at (661) 202-3318 Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, shall inspect the facility. Director shall permit the Department to inspect the family childcare center, and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of child care center or regulations, also enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation. 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 A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. No deficiency was cited today. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director. This report was read and provided to along with her appeal rights. Restrooms: LPA observed 2 restrooms available for children\342\200\231s use (male and female). There are Toilets and sinks are functioning properly and are age appropriate. LPA observed an amply supply of soap, toilet paper and paper towels readily available for the children to use. Staff utilize a separate restroom that the children do not utilize, the restrooms were observed to be clean and in good condition LPA Villa observed the restrooms to be in good condition with working toilets, sinks, hand soap dispenser and paper towels. Outdoor: Children use an outdoor playground for exercise and free play. The play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair and age appropriateness. The area was observed to be free of debris, free from hazard, holes, broken items, debris. There are areas for shade and rest. The play area is completely enclosed and fenced all the way around. Pools, spas, bodies of water: There are no pools, spas, or bodies of water on the premises. Staff/Personnel Records: Designation of Responsibility observed, immunization's, TB clearance, mandated reporter training, Director qualifications, health screening, criminal record statement, and statement acknowledging suspected child abuse were reviewed and maintained current. Facility Records: Roster, fire/disaster drill log last completed 8/16/24. CPR/First Aid and mandated reporter training for staff were reviewed and maintained current. Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty. The following were observed posted as required: facility license, Personal Rights (LIC613A), Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster (PUB 394L), emergency disaster plan, earthquake preparedness checklist. Food Service: There is no kitchen on the premises. Children bring their own lunches from home. Facility provides a morning and afternoon snack. LPA observed cabinets with ample snack foods for children. Food storage areas are clean and sanitary. Facility conducted lead testing wherein sinks and water fountains were tested. Facility passed testing with no corrections needed. Continued on LIC 809-C Documents Provided and or Discussed: Forms and records to keep at the facility and IMS. Advisory/Other: First aid supplies (thermometer, bandages, scissors) readily available in each classroom. There is an isolation area for children who become ill while in care as needed. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at all times, sign in/out sheets available and completed daily at pick up and drop off in each classroom. Smoking is prohibited on the premises, and daily inspection for illness is conducted. Firearms/weapons are not allowed or stored on premises. Sign in and out sheets are completed daily at pick up and drop off times inside classrooms. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted. Fire/earthquake drills current. Roster current. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. Health Related Services: Director is advised all prescription and non-prescription medications must have child\342\200\231s name and are dated, written consent and instruction from child\342\200\231s representative, and a plan to document and report to child\342\200\231s representative when medication is administered to a child; IMS plan was discussed and Director understands when IMS is necessary. Children are inspected for illnesses (wellness policy) as they arrive. A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with parent's written permission (licensing medication form- LIC9221 - also used). Per Director, she does have children enrolled who require medication . LPA advised the Director must administer medication, and document the dosage, date and time onto a log. Medication can be brought and taken home by the parent daily. Medication will be properly labeled and stored in its original container Currently, Incidental Medical Services are not provided to children in care. LPA reviewed equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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/childquanda.htm l Continued on LIC 809-C