Routine inspection·August 29, 2022

On 8/29/2022 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Isabel Ortega conducted an unannounced annual random inspection. The LPA met with facility Director Danielle Thompson, who guided the LPA on a tour during today's inspection. Upon arrival 73 children were in care and 8 Staff. The operating hours of the center are Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This is a school aged program. The facility utilizes five classrooms separating students according to grade school Kinder through 6th grade. Children are separated into 5 groups. The inside and outside of the center were inspected. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. The LPA observed individual cubbies with children\342\200\231s names. The floors and area rugs are kept clean and safe. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that may pose a danger to children are inaccessible. The center utilizes a sink in room #5 to clean utensils if needed for cooking projects. Sink is in good repair and has hot running water. The center utilizes a restroom located room #4 for children. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. All toilets, hand washing facilities were in safe and sanitary operating condition. Toilet paper and paper towels were observed inside the restrooms. First Aid supplies were observed. Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers were observed and in operable condition. Fire and disaster drills are conducted at least once every six months and last logged on 7/29/2022 at 12:15p.m.. The facility utilizes the main office to isolate sick children. The children bring their own snacks. Trash bins with tight fitting lids for solid waste were observed. Filtered drinking water is readily available inside each classroom from a water jug filled up purified water. The outside was inspected. There were no bodies of water observed in the playground area. The outdoor playground was inspected and was observed to be free of hazards, loose and sharp parts. There is a shaded area for play. Outdoor filtered water fountains are available for children. The playground was observed to be properly gated all around. Equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. Children and staff files were complete with all required licensing forms. The facility roster was up to date. The sign in and out sheet was observed inside the classroom. All staff have been fingerprinted and associated to the designated license number. The center staff is currently certified in pediatric CPR and first aid which expires on 01/4/2024. The facility had all the required licensing forms posted in the front desk. Director Danielle Thompson has proof of the 8 hours of Preventative Health and Safety training dated May 31, 2019. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services - IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children's, 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 an d ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm 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 . For additional information, licensing forms, and updates visit our website at: www.ccld.ca.gov https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/ Information was provided regarding quarterly updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs)Child Care Advocates: To sign up for our Quarterly Updates please email the Child Care Advocates at chilcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov & (916) 654-1541 LPA went over upcoming 2023 water lead testing requirements. A copy of this report must be made available to the public for 3 years. Per Title 22, no deficiencies will be cited today. An exit Interview was conducted, a copy of this Report, a Notice of Site visit report and appeal rights were provided to facility.