Routine inspection·August 20, 2024

On 08/20/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrew Alemoh and Center Specialist (CS) Donna Maddox met with facility Director Marsha MacIntyre and conducted an Annual Random inspection. LPA toured and inspected the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. During inspection LPA observed 26 children and 5 staff providing care and supervision. Facility Operates in five classrooms referred to as Main Room, Room #1, Room #2, Room # 3, and Room #4. All classrooms resemble the same layout. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There is a total of five classrooms, one large playground and one shed in the playground (maintained locked) utilized for equipment storage. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed individual storage with children\342\200\231s name labeled for children's belongings. Storage cabinets that contain extra classrooms materials such as arts and crafts, toys and educational reading materials. Some classrooms observed to have a sink with appropriate soap and paper towels readily available. Portable fans observed in the classrooms to keep children cool on warmer days. Children sleep on cots. An isolation area was inspected, which takes place in the main office space. Children have the option for rest time and quiet time if needed. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. Toilets flush properly; toilet and sinks are reachable by the children. Each restroom has adequate toilet paper, hand soap and paper towels available. Restrooms are cleaned, restocked of toiletries, sanitized and disinfected. Restrooms are restocked of toiletries daily by private cleaning services. Changing table observed to be clean and readily available. Extra clothing, and diapers are readily available. There are a total of 9 toilets 1 urinal and 7 sinks. Facility operates Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Parents provide lunch for children and facility provides daily morning snack and afternoon snack for children. Food allergies are noted in the classroom and food preparation area. Licensee had all the required posted documents: Facility License, Notice of Parent's Rights Poster, Emergency Disaster Plan, and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist. First Aid supplies, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide(tested at 12:15p.m.) and the multiple fire Extinguishers(2A10BC) is reading in green and meets the Fire Marshal codes and standards all were observed and in operable condition according to fire marshal standards. Emergency Drills are conducted every sixth month last drill was conducted and documented on 06/21/2024 at 9:45AM. Trash cans with tight lids were observed. Food was inspected, and it was properly labeled, stored, and within expiration date. Refrigerator is clean and operating at the proper temperature. The kitchen area(off-limits) is adequately equipped, clean, and free from hazards. Cleaning supplies are out of reach of children and stored in the off-limits kitchen area or above the classrooms sink cabinets high enough making them inaccessible to children. The outdoor play area was inspected and observed to be free of hazards, loose, or sharp objects. Equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. Climbing structures and other play equipment were found to be securely anchored with adequate resilient cushioning material underneath and around the perimeter. There are two access gates to the parking lot that were observed to be pad locked at all times. Children are provided with non-contaminated water, individual water bottles are brought from home and refilled with water from the filtered water from the kitchen faucet. Facility provided report of analysis sample water tested for lead on 08/04/2023, results are .012Ug/L which are under the 5.5. ppb allowed. The playground is well fenced all around, and no bodies of water observed in the outdoor play area. There is adequate shade area for rest. Children are provided with water from an igloo container filled with filtered water during outdoor play. Facility maintains adequate teacher child ratio. Care and supervision were evaluated and determine basic needs of children are appropriate and are being met. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted accessible to parents. Children's records were reviewed for completeness. Health History, Emergency contact and Medical Exams; Immunization Records are all in the children's file. The facility roster was up to date and all staff have been fingerprinted and association to the designated license number. Directors and teachers are currently certified in Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires until 03/2026. Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter (AB1207) training is expired for the Director. LPA and CS advised director to retake the mandated reporter training and submit to LPA as soon as possible. The following Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - 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/childqanda.htm All staff are required to take 3-hour Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter training every 2 years. www.mandatedreporterca.com . Upon hired date all staff are required to be immunized and show proof of immunization records according to Title 22 regulations. Beginning on January 1, 2018, Assembly Bill 1207 (2015) requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Applicants must meet requirements as a precondition to licensure. New employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be conducted at the following website www.mandatedreporterca.com . Director is aware all staff are mandated child abuse reporters and are required to any suspected child abuse to the Child Abuse Hotline at (800) 540-4000. For additional information and forms visit our website at: www.cdss.ca.gov For updates on Community Care Licensing please visit the following website at: Childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/ A copy of this report must be made available to the public for 3 years. Per Title 22 Regulations the Director mandated reporter has expired and LPA and Director discussed on completing the training and submitting it to LPA at a later time. An exit Interview was conducted with facility Site Director Marsha MacIntyre. A copy of this Report, a Notice of Site Visit and appeal rights were provided on this day.