Routine inspection (3-year)·January 18, 2024

On 1/18/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Isabel Ortega met with Director, Neli Plozian a nd conducted an Annual Random inspection. LPA toured and inspected the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. During inspection LPA observed 81 children in care and 21 staff providing care and supervision. There are a total of eight classrooms: The Space one and two, The Jungle, The World, The Ocean, The City, and The Forest. Facility operated Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. An isolation area was inspected, which takes place in the main office. Children have the option for rest time and quiet time if needed. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. Toilets flush properly; Each restroom has adequate toilet paper, hand soap and paper towels available. Restrooms are cleaned, restocked of toiletries, disinfects, and sanitizes daily by on-site maintenance disinfects. The furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and AC ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed individual storage for children's belongings. Facility sampled water for lead on 9/23/2023 and results were provided on 10/03/2023. Results are under the 5.5 ppb which is the maximum allowable. The classrooms consists of filtered water in a water in a Brita container for indoor and outdoor drinking water. Children are provided with individual plastic cups by the facility for indoor drinking and disposable cups are available for outdoor play. Facility provides morning and after school snack for children enrolled and during full days two snacks are provided. Facility has 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 (tested 11:05 a.m.) are observed to be operating properly. The fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is reading in green (last serviced on 7/12/2023) and meets the Fire Marshal codes and 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. A refrigerator is adequately equipped, clean, and free from hazards. Cleaning supplies are out of reach of children. Menu, and food allergies are noted in each classroom and in the kitchen food preparation area. Emergency Drills are conducted every sixth month last drill was conducted and documented on 1/08/2024 at 09:15 a.m. 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. During outdoor play children are provided with filtered water in a water jug container (disposable cups are available). 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. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms. The snack menu is posted accessible and visible to parents. Copy of the menu is available upon request. 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. Staff are currently certified in Pediatric CPR/First Aid which does not expires until 04/17/2025. Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter (AB1207) training is dated 07/25/2023. 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 All staff are required to take the Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter (AB1207) training every 2 years. www.mandatedreporterca.com . 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. 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/ Per Title 22 Regulations facility is complying with rules and regulation, no deficiency will be issued today. An exit Interview was conducted with Neli Plozian, Director. A copy of this Report, a Notice of Site Visit and appeal rights were provided on this day. A copy of this report must be made available to the public for 3 years. Notice of site visit shall be posted for 30 days.