Routine inspection·April 7, 2022

On 04/7/2022 at 8:45 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA\342\200\231s) Roxana Lopez and Steven Tung conducted an unannounced required inspection. A risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility. LPA met with Owner Rose Nichols, who guided LPA\342\200\231s on a tour of the facility. Director, Susan Cooper arrived at 9:05 am and joined the inspection. This is a preschool age program licensed for 62 children which operates Monday \342\200\223 Friday from 6:00 AM \342\200\223 5:30 PM. Per the Director there are 56 children enrolled. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The following staff was present during this inspection: Room 1: was emptied, Staff #1 and Staff # 2 were observed outside with 17 children, Room 2: Staff #3 and Staff # 4 with 10 children; Room 3: Staff # 5 with 12 children. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded. At 9:15 am LPA\342\200\231s observed 2 children walk into room # 3 unsupervised. Per children they were coming in to get their water. Director Susan Cooper took children outside and informed teachers that the children were inside unsupervised. Per Staff # 1 children had asked for water, water is available outside via water fountain. The two children that went inside were trying to get their water bottles. The licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. LPA observed the facility to be clean, sanitary and in good repair. Furniture and equipment was inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. At this time, the office is used as an isolation area. ------------------------------- pg.1 of 4 --------------------------------------------------------------- There are chairs in the office. Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill and staff are ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness are not being accepted. The facility provides AM snack and PM snack. Children bring their own lunches. Snack menus were reviewed- per Licensee the menus are only posted in the kitchen. LPA advise licensee that menus must be posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. All kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All food is protected from contamination, and LPA inspected that any contaminated food is discarded immediately. There is drinking water available in all indoor classrooms and a water fountain is available outside. Children also take their water bottles outside. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. At 9:00 am Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to children were observed to be accessible to children throughout the classrooms. During inspection Licensee removed cleaning supplies and made them inaccessible for children in care. are stored in an area inaccessible to children. Director,states that there are no poisons stored at the facility. At 9:25 am LPA\342\200\231s observed that there is smoke and carbon detectors in the facility and found them operable. Outdoor playground equipment is in 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. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. Staff Records were reviewed to ensure that a health screening report is on file. Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. ------------------------------------------------pg 2. of 4 -------------------------------------------------------------- LPA\342\200\231s issued the LIC 857 and the LIC 859 which documents the staff and children\342\200\231s files that were reviewed during this inspection. SB792 (Immunization Requirements for Staff and Employees) was discussed with the Manager and Administrator. The Director and her staff currently have immunization documentation. AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting \342\200\223 On or before March 30, 2018 any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers . 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 LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee and Director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [facility representative] of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov --------------------------------------- pg 3. of 4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Licensee and Director were 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. 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/inspection-process . Based on the LPA\342\200\231s observations and records reviews, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code od Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children\342\200\231s health and safety. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Rose Nichols and Director Susan Cooper ------------------------------------- pg. 4 of 4 --------------------------------------------------------------------