Routine inspection·April 7, 2023

On April 7, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Annelise Villa and met with director Jamie Powell for the One Year Required inspection. A tour of the facility was conducted. Upon arrival LPA observed 2 classroom in use with a total of 21 school age children. There were 5 staff on the premises working under the facility\342\200\231s License. The hours of operation are 6:30 \342\200\223 8:00 am and 2:00 to 6:00 pm Monday - Friday. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. Indoor/Children\342\200\231s Area: Child care center is clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair; all indoor passageways, stair ways, incline, ramps, open porches and other areas of potential hazard are kept free of obstruction; 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 (baskets, individually labelled with name) for his/her clothing and personal belongings. Trash cans for solid waste have tight fitting lids and children drink water from disposable cups provided by the facility. This facility water tested for lead levels in January 2023. All levels of tested water came back within an acceptable range All materials and surfaces are toxic free are inaccessible and there is no fireplace. There are working carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors and Fire Extinguishers (2A10BC). There is a working landline telephone on the premises. Restrooms: LPA inspected and observed 2 restrooms for children. Restroom #1 was equipped with 1 toilet and 1 sink. Restroom #2 has 1 toilet and 1 sink. LPA observed soap, toilet paper and paper towels readily available. Water temperature is appropriate. Continued on LIC 809-C Outdoor: Children use the outdoor play equipment on the Valencia Valley School grounds. Outside play area is completely fenced. Outdoor 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, No bodies of water were observed. There are areas for shade and rest Staff/Personnel Records: Designation of Responsibility observed, immunization's, TB clearance, mandated reporter trainings were observed in file. Director qualifications, health screening, criminal record statement, and statement acknowledging suspected child abuse are located in the central office and unavailable for review. Facility Records: Roster, fire/disaster drill log last completed on March 20, 2023, CPR/First Aid and mandated report training 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: Children bring meals and snacks from home in lunch pails. Each child has an individual cubby which is properly labeled. 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 the office. There is an isolation area for children who become ill while in care located in the school\342\200\231s office, facility maintains a comfortable temperature at all times, sign in/out sheets available and completed daily digitally on Kangaroo Time. Smoking is prohibited on the premises, and daily inspection for illness is conducted. Firearms/weapons are not allowed or stored on premises. There are no pools or bodies of water on the premises. Electrical outlets are inaccessible, recalled and or prohibited toys or sleep/play equipment were observed on the premises. There are no window cords accessible to children Continued on LIC 809-C Sign in and out sheets were reviewed. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted. Fire/earthquake drills current. Roster current. Teacher child ratios were observed and staff name recorded. 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 not 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. There is a separate area for isolation and care of ill children in the director\342\200\231s office. Currently, Incidental Medical Services are 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 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 child care home, 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 . As a result of this inspection, this facility was found to be in compliance with Title 22 regulations. No citations were issued today. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director. This report was read and provided to along with her appeal rights.