Routine inspection (3-year)·December 6, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), V. Wheatley and conducted an annual inspection and met with the Director, Traci Sell and Administrator Diane White. LPA inspected the entire facility and observed children playing inside of the classrooms and other children napping on the premises. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Furniture and equipment was inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. The telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation is adequate. The facility has central heating and air conditioning. There are cubbies for children's belongings. There is a first aid kit in each classroom. LPA observed several age appropriate toys and equipment. The sheets and blankets are kept separate in plastic bags. The electrical outlets are inaccessible. Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive. A review of medication policy indicated that medication is administered with parents permission and doctor's authorization. The administered medication is documented separately. There is an IMS plan for children receiving Incident Medical Services for example Epi Pens. The director has a plan of operation in place. There are several children receiving these services as needed. There is a separate area for isolation and care of ill children in the director's office. Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed child care facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have received a criminal record clearance or exemption. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption. LPA inspected the restrooms. The toilets and sinks are functioning properly. There is toilet paper, soap and paper towels in each restroom. Outdoor equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good material, and age appropriateness. LPA inspected the outdoor play space and also the indoor/outdoor play space. LPA observed age appropriate toys and equipment. There is a shaded area. The drinking water is taken outside daily. There are no bodies of water on the premises. Upstairs the children play outside on the patio in Classroom 12. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. LPA inspected the kitchen and observed the chemicals separate from the food. The children either bring their lunch or purchase a catered lunch by Choice Lunch food service. The catered lunch is delivered in the morning and they provide two extras meals to make sure enough food is delivered. The snacks are provided by the staff. The children are served milk and juice in the lunches they bring from home. LPA observed the menu for the catered food which is provided. Teacher child ratios were observed and staff names recorded. All staff members are fingerprint cleared. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. Staff were questioned to establish their familiarity of emergency reporting requirements, emergency disaster plans and other site operations. Personal rights of children were discussed. Director states they use redirection. A fire drill or earthquake drill are held once a month and logged. Staff were reminded children are to be supervised at all times. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed by a print out Procare System and each child has been signed in accordingly. The children are not transported off the premises for field trips.Children and staff records were reviewed which are complete. The staff have current CPR/first aid certification which expires 11/1/2025. The staff have required immunization records and have completed the Mandated Child Abuse Training expire year 2024 and 2025. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days. Additional forms and child care updates may be obtained at www.ccld.ca.gov Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report provided.