Routine inspection·August 30, 2023

On 08/30/2023 at 9:12 AM an unannounced Required \342\200\223 1 Year Inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Katrina Chicote. LPA announced purpose of visit and met with Valerie Lopez, Director, who provided guided tour of facility both indoors an outdoors . The program currently operates Monday thru Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM . Per Director there are currently 13 children enrolled but have a licensed capacity of 20. Facility Roster was reviewed and is current. Required postings were observed on Parent Board upon entry. At the initial start of the site visit, there were no school age children and no staff present in the program. Per Director, school age children arrive for after school program. Program is made up of one school age classroom. There is a Preschool program at the facility (#192004924). LPA observed there is a separate entrance for each program. Beginning at 9:15AM, furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. LPA observed surface of classrooms to be safe and clean, and age appropriate tables and chairs available for children well maintained. LPA observed a variety of toys available in classroom such as art materials, legos, books, and various manipulative toys. LPA observed a TV on the wall in classroom. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. There were cubbies observed as storage for children's belongings. LPA observed cots stored in classroom, per Director school age children do not nap at facility at this time. LPA observed water bottles available per children in classroom. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, area safety and sanitation. LPA observed two separate stalls available for children, providing individual privacy, each with one toilet and one sink, totaling two toilets and two sinks for program. Beginning at 9:20 AM, outdoor equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age-appropriateness. LPA observed multi-level play structure available with cushioning material below to Report Continues - Page 1 of 3 absorb fall. Required shade and fencing were inspected. LPA advised Director that the children need to be within the direct care and supervision, including visual supervision of the teacher(s) at all times. Per Director, children's water bottles are brought out during outdoor play time. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water; no bodies of water or hazards observed. LPA observed first aid kit is kept hanging in a backpack in the classroom which was inventoried for supplies . LPA tested carbon monoxide detector and observed operable at time of inspection. LPA observed smoke detectors and fire extinguishers are present in the facility. Disaster drill log was available and reviewed, last drill conducted on 08/25/2023. LPA observed an area in classroom for isolation of sick children to have cot and a curtain to isolate child. Hazardous items including poisonous cleaning compounds were stored inaccessible to children. LPA observed these items to be stored low cabinet under sink in Kitchen with operable child safety lock at time of inspection. Snack/lunch menus were reviewed and observed posted. Food and snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. Food preparation areas were toured for safety, cleanliness and proper equipment. Per Director, after school are children provided one meal and one snack . Teacher-child ratios were discussed and staff names recorded. Sign-in and out sheets and procedures were discussed. There were no children signed in during inspection. Daily inspection for illness procedures were discussed with Director. Beginning at 10:00 AM, staff records were reviewed for completeness and documented on the LIC 859. Criminal Record Clearances were reviewed for adults. CPR card expires on 11/2024 for Director . Staff present did have proof of current AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. 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 Report Continues - Page 2 of 3 CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care 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. The following were discussed with the Director: Rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours. Smoking is prohibited. 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 . Licensee (or facility representative) was reminded that all adults 18 and over in the facility, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed facility. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. The facility was found in compliance per Title 22 regulations, there will be no deficiencies cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Valerie Lopez. Report Ends - Page 3 of 3