Routine inspection·May 17, 2023

On 5/17/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Isabel Ortega met with facility Site Director Christie Copley and conducted an Annual Random inspection. LPA toured and inspected the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. During inspection LPA observed 27 children and seven staff providing care and supervision. Facility Operates in three classroom referred to as the Family Room, Sunshine Room and the Prairie Room. There is a total of three classrooms, one large play yard(Meadow) and two sheds in the back yard(maintained locked) and utilized for art supplies and loose parts. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed individual storage with children\342\200\231s name labeled for children's belongings. The classrooms consists of filtered water dispensers for indoor use. Children bring individual personal cups from home. Facility has an isolation area which takes place in the office church on the premises. Children have the option for rest time and quiet time if needed (cots and comfortable privacy areas are available. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. Toilets flush properly; toilet and sinks are reachable by the children. Each restroom has adequate toilet paper, hand soap and paper towels available. Restrooms are cleaned, restocked of toiletries, and sanitized by school personnel daily and or as needed. Facility operates three sessions Full day: Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p. m.(main family room), Toddler Room -referred to as the Prairie room Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and afternoon session from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Families bring their own children lunch and snacks during hours of operation. Food allergies are noted in the classroom and food preparation area. Licensee had all the required posted documents: Facility License, Notice of Parent's Rights Poster, Emergency Disaster Plan, and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist. First Aid supplies, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide and fire extinguishers were observed and in operable condition according to fire marshal standards. Trash cans with tight lids were observed. Food was inspected, and it was properly labeled, stored, and within expiration date. Refrigerator is clean and operating at the proper temperature, and there is hot running water in the food preparation area if needed foe staff.(Only) The kitchen area is adequately equipped, clean, and free from hazards. Cleaning supplies are out of reach of children. Emergency Drills are conducted every sixth month last drill was conducted and documented on 02/21/2023 at 11:15 a.m. The fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is reading in green and meets the Fire Marshal codes and standards (last serviced 12/29/2022). The outdoor play area was inspected and observed to be free of hazards, loose, or sharp objects. Equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. Climbing structures other play equipment were found to be securely anchored with adequate resilient cushioning material underneath and around the perimeter. Children are provided with filtered water in personal individual cups for children for outdoor play. The facility will provide a waiver request, facility does not utilize water for drinking nor food preparation at the facility. Children bring their own lunch and water bottles from home. There is adequate shade area for rest. The playground is well fenced all around, and no bodies of water observed in the outdoor play area. Facility maintains adequate teacher child ratio. Care and supervision were evaluated and determine basic needs of children are appropriate and are being met. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted accessible to parents. Children's records were reviewed for completeness. Health History, Emergency contact and Medical Exams; Immunization Records are all in the children's file. The facility roster was up to date and all staff have been fingerprinted and association to the designated license number. Teachers are currently certified in Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires until 11/1/2025. Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter (AB1207) training certificate for staff and Director has expired. A type B citation will be issued today. All staff are required to take 3-hour Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter training every 2 years. www.mandatedreporterca.com . The following Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. 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 Upon hired date all staff are required to be immunized and show proof of immunization records according to Title 22 regulations. 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 . Director is aware self, and all staff are mandated child abuse reporters and have the responsibility of reporting any suspected child abuse to the Child Abuse Hot line at (800) 540-4000. For additional information and forms visit our website at: www.cdss.ca.gov For updates on Community Care Licensing please visit the following website at: Childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/ A copy of this report must be made available to the public for 3 years. Per Title 22 Regulations facility is not in compliance, one Type B deficiency will be issued today. An exit Interview was conducted with facility Site Director. A copy of this Report, a Notice of Site Visit and appeal rights were provided on this day.