Routine inspection (3-year)·October 22, 2024

On 10/22/2024 at 8:40 a.m.Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Doris Whitmore, conducted an unannounced 3 Year l Required Inspection for the preschool license. LPA met with Administrative Manager, Synthea King, and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. LPA observed proper care and supervision during this inspection. LPA observed children indoors and outdoors with proper teacher/child ratios. There was a total of 6 staff and 20 children at the time of the visit. All center staff that was present during today\342\200\231s visit has criminal record clearances and are associated to the designated license number. One teacher was associated to another facility but was cleared. Facility hours of operation are Monday- Friday from 6:30 a.m. \342\200\223 6:00p.m. LPA observed all postings requirements for operation on the postings board LIC203A- License, LIC610A-Emergency Disaster Plan, LIC9148- Earthquake Preparedness Checklist, PUB394-Notification of Parents Rights Poster, LIC613A- Personal Rights, PUB-269- Car Seat Law, Menus, Activity Schedule, Roster. T here 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. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area. Fully charged fire extinguishers, and fully stocked First Aid Kits were observed. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. LPA Whitmore and Director tested the carbon monoxide. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. Napping equipment was observed to be clean and in good condition. Storage for children\342\200\231s belongings. A sufficient supply of toilet paper, soap, paper towels, was observed.All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. All trash cans Pg1 had tight fitting lids. The facility roster was up to date. The isolation area was inspected and located in the office. Drinking water is readily available and trash cans with tight fitting lids were outside observed in the classrooms. Sign in/out were reviewed and facility roster. Documentation of current Fire & Earthquake drill was observed and up to date. The emergency disaster plan is updated and reflects the current operation. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. The outdoor area was inspected. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. LPA did not observe any debris or hazards that would pose an immediate risk to children in care. LPA observed an age-appropriate climbing apparatus with proper cushioning beneath and properly secured. LPA observed shade in the outdoor play area. LPA Whitmore reviewed 10 children files and 10 staff files. Children files had all required forms. Staff were current on the Mandated Reporter Training and at least one staff is certified in First Aid and CPR. LPA Whitmore informed Synthea that First Aid and CPR should be taken in person and not online. In reviewing files some files there were transcripts and some files did not have any transcripts at all. LPA Whitmore informed Synthea that all of the files will need to have the transcripts There were two files that did not have no documentation of the TDAP. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process . Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Childcare Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Pg2 Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Childcare Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For childcare center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Childcare Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/ . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and- resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed xxxx of the importance of checking for recalled infant 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.Synthea was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. The deficiencies on the following were observed by the LPA and are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Please see attached LIC 809- D Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Synthea King Pg3