Routine inspection·April 12, 2023

On 4/12/2023 Licensing Program Analysts LPAs) Jeanette Estrada and Austin Estrada conducted an unannounced required 1 year inspection. LPAs met with Director April Bohannon who guided analysts on a tour of the facility. LPAs provided facility entrance checklist to Director. This is a preschool program which consists of one classroom. There is also an infant program (license # 197419349 ) and school-age program (license # 197420023 ) at this facility. The facility operates from Monday through Friday 6:00AM to 6:00PM. There were five children with one staff present in the preschool program when LPAs arrived. All staff present have a valid criminal record clearance and are associated to the facility. All areas accessible to children were inspected. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. The facility has central heating and there is a A/C wall unit in the preschool classroom. Children have their own cubby to store their belongings. Children are provided with cots for napping. Per Director, sheets are provided by the facility and they are cleaned at the facility. There is an isolation room next to the front office for ill children to use. There is one restroom available for the preschool program. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. There are 5 toilets and 5 sinks. Sinks are located outside of the restroom. General sanitation was observed. Indoor drinking water is available in the classroom via a water dispenser and bottled water. Per Director, children are provided with disposable cups for drinking water. The facility has not tested for lead contamination in water. Although drinking water is provided via bottled water and water containers, per Director, tap water is used at times for food preparation. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Disinfectants and cleaning solutions are stored in a high shelf in the classroom out of reach of children. Poisons are stored in a locked closet in the facility. The closet is kept locked and there is also an additional lock at the top of the closet door. The facility administers medication and it is kept in the kitchen inaccessible to children. Per Director, none of the children enrolled currently require medication. Page 2 The facility is equipped with a centralized fire alarm. Fire extinguishers were last serviced on 6/23/22. LPAs did not observe a carbon monoxide detector in the facility. The outdoor playground area was evaluated. All areas around or under high climbing equipment and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. During this inspection, LPAs did not observe separate areas for the three separate licenses. Per Director, the separate licenses have been using the outdoor areas in staggered schedules. Per Director, fences that separated the outdoor spaces were removed. LPAs advised that outdoor areas shall be kept as licensed. Drinking water for outdoor activities is provided via the portable water containers and disposable cups. Per Director there are no firearms stored on the premises. There are no pools or bodies of water at the facility. Children’s Records were reviewed. Children's records were complete. Staff records were reviewed. Staff have completed pediatric first aid/ cpr issued by the American Red Cross that expires on 4/11/25. Staff present did have proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file that expires on 4/28/23. Director was advised to renew mandated reporter training every two years. Staff present did have proof of TB clearance. Director had proof of immunization to measles, pertussis and a flu declination. Staff 1 did not have proof of immunization to measles or pertussis. Sign-In and Sign-Out sheets were reviewed. Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on 4/3/23. Food and snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. Food preparation areas were toured for safety, cleanliness and proper equipment. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. The facility provides breakfast, two snacks and lunch. First Aid supplies were observed in the facility, accessible to staff. Director 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. 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. Page 3 Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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 LPA informed Director of the importance of checking for recalled devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. 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/tion-process . The deficiencies listed on the following LIC 809-D page were observed by the LPAs and are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety. Exit interview was conducted with Director . Director was provided a copy of the report and appeal rights (LIC 9058). The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) provided to the Director – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.