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Inspection visit

Pre-licensing visit

Clean visit · 0 citations

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Licensing Program Analysts' (LPA's) Maddox and Ayala conducted an unannounced visit today and met with Sandra Denkovski. Center has a licensed School age component (197418166 ) at this site, center is requesting to decrease the capacity for the School age component and add a Preschool component. Together we toured 3 classrooms, bathrooms, and the outside play area. Preschool children will occupy Room #1. Hrs of Oper: 6 am to 6 pm Mon - Fri INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE : \302\267 The child care center was toured and found to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors \302\267 Floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean \302\267 A comfortable temperature for children shall always be maintained. \302\267 Furniture and equipment is maintained in good condition, free of sharp, lose or pointed parts. There are a variety of age-appropriate equipment, toys and materials in good condition and in sufficient quantity to allow children present to fully participate in planned activities. \302\267 Tables and chairs shall be provided to meet the needs of the children. \302\267 All play equipment and materials used by children were age appropriate. \302\267 Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. Storage areas any hazardous items are kept locked. \302\267 There are fully stocked first-aid kits in locations accessible to staff but inaccessible to children: \302\267 The isolation are is located in the front office for any child who becomes ill during the day. \302\267 The center has a working telephone on the premises. \302\267 Center will use "Kangaroo Time" to sign children in and out daily \302\267 The licensee shall be responsible for ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness including, but not limited to, fever or vomiting, are not accepted. Center will use water pictures with disposable cups for drinking water NAPPING \302\267 Cots used for napping were maintained in a safe condition. \302\267 Each cot or mat shall be equipped with a sheet to cover the cot or mat and, depending on the weather, a sheet and/or blanket to cover the child. \302\267 Cots or mats should be wiped with a detergent/disinfectant weekly or when soiled or wet. Children will store their bedding in cubbies within the classroom RESTROOMS All toilets, handwashing and bathing facilities were maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition. The Preschool classroom has 2 stalls (1 toilet in each) and four sinks OUTDOOR During this inspection, LPA's observed a trees on the play yard (no leaves at this time). There are no bodies of water on the premises HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: Medications shall be kept in a safe place inaccessible to children. A refrigerator shall be used to store any medication that requires refrigeration. Licensee has implemented a written plan to record the administration of prescription and nonprescription medications and to inform the child's authorized representative daily when such medications have been given. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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 - Staff are trained on Incidental Medical Procedures FOOD SERVICES \302\267 All foods or beverages capable of supporting the rapid and progressive growth of microorganisms that can cause food infections or food intoxication's shall be stored in covered containers at 45 degrees F (7.2 degrees C) or less. \302\267 Pesticides and other similar toxic substances were not stored in food storerooms, kitchen areas, food preparation areas, or areas where kitchen equipment or utensils are stored. Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds or similar substances were stored in areas separate from food supplies. \302\267 All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish; and measures shall be taken to keep all such areas free of rodents and other vermin. POSTINGS: Signs are posted at the entrance to the child care center that provide the telephone number of the local health department and information on child passenger restraint systems pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1596.95(g) and Vehicle Code sections 27360 and 27360.5 Each licensee shall have a disaster and mass casualty plan of action. The plan shall be in writing and shall be readily available. Measurements taken today: 25 X 26 = 650 minus cabinet (4 X 2.9= 11.6) = 18 children. Fire clearance has been received for 16 children. Outside measurements: Ft area: 32 X 85 = 2,720/75 = 36 Bk area: 56 X 39 = 2,301/75 = 31 Total outdoor space: 67 LPA provided consultation on the following: Inspection Authority, COVID-19 Hand Washing Best Practices Lead Flyer - Staff will take this training and send in verification Unusual Incidents, CCL Website- Provider Information Notices Exit interview conducted, copy of report left with Licensee, Sandra Denkovski

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

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What happened during the February 9, 2022 inspection of SANDCASTLES CHILD CARE CENTER?

This was a other inspection of SANDCASTLES CHILD CARE CENTER on February 9, 2022. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to SANDCASTLES CHILD CARE CENTER on February 9, 2022?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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