Routine inspection·May 10, 2022

On 5/10/2022 1:50pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Miranda conducted an unannounced Required 1- Year Inspection to the facility. At 2:08 PM, LPA met with Director Adam Nickerson. According to the center director, the facility operates: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 2:30pm \342\200\223 6:00pm and Tuesday 1:30pm to 6:00pm. At 2:08pm LPA was guided on a tour of the facility inside and outside. The facility currently Facility is located on the campus of West Hollywood Elementary School, child care is provided in the classroom#1, # and #4, auditorium and play yard which are located towards the back of the school campus. LPA Miranda observed 31 school age children under supervision of 2 staff and Director . LPA observed all children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. All floors in the facility are clean and safe. School provide all snack and keep in storage at the cafeteria area. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. The child care center was observed to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. LPA verified staff have received a criminal record clearance or exemption. LPA advised upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. No proof of a staff with trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities during this inspection. The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director\342\200\231s absence has been reported to the Department. LPA observed sign in/out sheet and verified the person who signs the child in/out of the facility is using their full legal signature and recording the time of day. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 14 children in care. The facility is equipped to isolate and care for any child who becomes ill during the day. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA was unable to reviewed staff files, director was unable to provide copy of complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training was expired for two staff. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. Director is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800)514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . 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 . Facility representative 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 or after school program. 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 and Director discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, , Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, deficiencies are cited. Director was provided a copy of their appeal rights and 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Adam Nickerson, Director.