Routine inspection·August 15, 2024

On 08/15/2024 at 12:20 PM Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Portia Bowden and Jeanette Estrada conducted an Unannounced Annual Inspection at the above facility. Licensing staff met with Amber Johnson, Director and provided her with an Entrance Checklist (LIC 125). Director then provided LPAs tour of facility. Facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 26, per Director they have 11 enrolled. The program currently operates Monday thru Friday 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. LPA observed required licensing postings on Parent Board upon entry. During inspection LPA's observed 10 preschoolers in care napping, supervised by the Director and an assistant. The facility is made up of four rooms, Movie/entertainment Room (located to the right upon entry), Activity/Play Room (located upon entry), 2-3s Room (located down hallway to the rear of facility), Art Area/Breakfast Room (located next to 2-3s Room). At 12:25 PM, furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. LPAs observed carpets, and child size tables and chairs available for children well maintained. LPAs observed learning stations for dramatic play, math and science toys, all well maintained free of loose and sharp parts and a library area available for quiet play. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. There were cubbies observed as storage for children's belongings. Mats/cots were inspected. Per Director, sheets are provided by facility and washed weekly and additional blankets are brought from home. Availability of drinking water was reviewed. LPAs observed two water fountains available for children in Art/Breakfast Room. Per Director, they are unsure if the facility has tested for lead in drinking water. This poses a potential risk to the health of children in care. At 12:30 PM, LPAs observed Bathroom (located in hallway between Movie Room and 2-3s Room) to have age appropriate sinks and toilets that were operable (3 sinks and 3 toilets), general area safety and sanitation, and adequate hand washing and toileting supplies at time of inspection. Under sink cabinet contained no chemicals or other hazards accessible to children. Page 1 of 4 Snack/lunch menus were reviewed and observed posted at time of inspection. Per Director, facility provides AM/PM Snack and lunch. Meals are delivered to facility in partnership with neighboring family child care home. LPAs observed trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids at time of inspection. Beginning at 12:40 PM, outdoor equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age-appropriateness. Required shade and fencing were inspected. LPAs observed bicycles, a multi-level play structure with cushioning material below to absorb fall that are all well maintained. LPAs observed plastic tables and benches, sand table, and other age appropriate toys available for children under shaded area and additional play structure with slide and circular swing on top of turf grass that is all well maintained. LPAs observed a large avocado tree in rear area of playground that is well maintained. LPAs advised that the children need to be within the direct care and supervision, including visual supervision of the teacher(s) at all times. The children have access to two drinking fountains available in the outdoor play area. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water; no bodies of water or hazards observed. Per director water play is conducted outside under full supervision at all times. LPAs reminded Director to empty all unused water at the end of each water play time. LPAs observed an unattached additional dwelling located in the outdoor play area. Per Director it has a separate address and is only occupied by her. LPAs observed an air conditioning unit on the side of additional unit properly fenced and inaccessible to children in care. LPAs also observed a water heater properly enclosed and inaccessible to children on the side of additional unit. Sign-in and out sheets and procedures were reviewed. LPAs observed of 10 of 10 children signed in at time of inspection. Personal Rights of children were observed by LPAs to be in compliance. At 1:00 PM, licensing staff reviewed children's records and observed them to be in compliance. At 1:30 PM LPAs reviewed staff records and observed S2 to not be qualified as a lead teacher or a teacher. Per S2 she is the lead teacher of 5 children in care and is left alone with them. S2 and S3(Aid) supervised 11 napping children during the inspection while Director took their lunch. LPAs advised that a qualified staff must be present to supervise children at all times. This poses a potential threat to the safety of children in care. Page 2 of 4 At 1:45PM LPAs observed a smoke detector in the hallway between classrooms. Per S2 they have replaced the battery however the detector continuously beeps. LPAs observed a combo Smoke detector / Carbon monoxide detector fully functioning with a green light located in the office/kitchen area. Facility Representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. CCC DID NOT COMPLETE TESTING PRIOR TO THEIR DEADLINE. LPA referred Facility Representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information and PIN 21-21-CCP to obtain additional information and resources. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. Three Type B deficiencies are being cited today on page LIC 809D. A notice of site visit was given to Facility Representative and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Amber Johnson. Page 3 of 3