Routine inspection (3-year)·March 7, 2024

About 11:30AM. Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), T. Tran and A. Padilla arrived at the Evergreen Early Learning Head Start to conduct a Required visit. About 11:40 A.M, LPAs met with Site Supervisor, Candice Bondad and toured the facility inside and outside. All center staff that was present during today\342\200\231s inspection had fingerprint cleared and associated to the designated license number. Facility hours of operation are 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday. There is no extended care offered. LPA observed all posting requirements for operation on the posting board LIC 203A-License, LIC 610 A-Emergency Disaster Plan, LIC 9148-Earthquake Preparedness Check List, PUB 394-Notification of parent\342\200\231s rights poster, LIC 613A- Personal Rights, PUB 269- Child Car Seat Law, Menus, and Activity Schedule. Children and staff records were reviewed for completeness. LPA observed current CPR and First Aid Certification for all center staff. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Children napping equipment met the requirement regulation. Storage for children's belongings, bathrooms facilities, and isolation areas were inspected. Children drinking water was observed by filtered water. First Aid supplies were inventoried. A review of medication policy, including administering, labeling, storage, and records was made. Documentation of current Fire & Earthquake drill was observed. 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 Snack/lunch menus were posted. Food, snacks and lunches are delivered daily to the site from TLC vendor. Food and snack items are properly stored. Food preparation area was toured for safety, cleanliness, and proper equipment. Outdoor equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. Required shade, drinking water and fencing were inspected. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water. LPAs discussed criminal records/child abuse index clearances & exemptions, child abuse reporting requirements, required licensing forms, capacity limitations, inspection authority, sign-in/sign-out log importance, incident/medication documentation, reporting requirements, licensee appeal/procedure rights & agency's consultative role. LPAs recommended facility to stay updated with information related to Covid-19 from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) guidelines, including Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines to help prevent and protect staff and children in care. LPA advised to read the Childcare quarterly updates every season as the come out to stay informed of any changes or updates to the regulations and PINs. LPA informed the Childcare Advocate Program (CCAP) provide many other helpful resources to the licensees and the public. Visit www.cdss.ca.gov to receive important updates. LPAs informed of released PIN 21-15 CCLD related to Kidde Trusense Smoke & combination Smoke/Carbon LPAs informed the effects of lead exposure for children between ages 1-6 years old are the most at risk for lead poisoning. A copy of lead exposure was provided. Facility was informed of responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-540-4000. Also call the Community Care Licensing office and follow up with a written Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624B). Facility is reminded that smoking is prohibited on the premises. 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 . 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. 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. No deficiency was cited at this time. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) \342\200\223 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Candice Bondad.