Routine inspection·August 23, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susann Sanchez conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 08/23/2022 at 11:30AM. LPA met with Rita Cruz, Director. LPA provided Director with a copy of the Entrance Checklist for Child Care Centers form (LIC 125). There are two separate licensees on the premises. Both licenses served preschool age. Other license is called Gaines Elementary School Child Development Center (CDC) #191570873. Director then guided LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a State preschool program that consists of one classroom. Facility operating hours for children are Monday to Friday from 7:50am to 10:50am (AM program) & 12:00PM to 3:00PM (PM program). All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. Upon arrival, there was a teacher and assistant present waiting for children to arrive at 12:00pm. At 12:40pm, LPA observed 5 preschoolers having lunch. Staff was assisting children while wearing gloves. Due to AM program and PM program only being 3 hours, children do not nap at the facility. The facility was observed to be within the license capacity and limitations. The following was observed during the tour of the facility: Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Children have their own cubby to store their belongings. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in all restrooms. General sanitation was observed. Availability of indoor drinking water was observed in the classroom. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Director states there are no poisons stored at the facility. Kitchen is located in the in the Elementary school while staff distributes food. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids or solid waste bags shall be discarded immediately after each meal. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Outdoor playground equipment is in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Availability of outdoor drinking water was observed. LPA advised that no children shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. All floors were observed to be clean and safe. All materials accessible to children were observed to be toxic-free. There are no firearms stored on the premises. There are no pools or bodies of water at the facility. Facility Representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 Child Care Center. 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. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection and expires on 12/14/2023. Children's roster was reviewed and is current. Sign-In and Sign-Out sheets were reviewed. Children present were signed in. Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on 06/03/2022. Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed for completeness; Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857. During record review LPA observed that child #1 has an inhaler at home and advised the director to obtain an extra one for the facility incase of an emergency. A technical violation was given. LPA did not review all of staff files during the inspection due to the staff files being stored at the administrative office. Only forms stored at the facility is the mandated reporter training and current pediatric CPR and first aid. LPA will review staff files at a later time and date. If staff files were to be incomplete during the time and date that LPA reviews files, a case management inspection will occur at the facility to reflect the incomplete files. Menus are posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. Preschoolers are provided breakfast for the AM program and lunch for the PM program. Director gave LPA two incident reports during inspection. First Aid supplies is located in the classroom and in the directors office. Medication is only administered to a child when accompanied with a doctor's note and is stored in the child\342\200\231s classroom. The facility was observed to be equipped with an isolation area for any child who becomes ill and is located in the resource room to the right of the directors office. 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 LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process . There were no deficiencies cited during today\342\200\231s inspection A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights were given and explained. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Rita Cruz.