Routine inspection·March 28, 2023

On 03/28/2023 at 8:00 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA\342\200\231s) Roxana Lopez and Mary Silva conducted an unannounced required inspection. A risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility- appropriate PPE was used. LPAs met with Teacher Sandra Denko who informed LPA\342\200\231s that Licensee Rose Nichols, will arrived at 8:30am. Rose Nichols arrived at 8:30 am and guided LPA\342\200\231s on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool age program licensed for 62 children which operates Monday \342\200\223 Friday from 6:30 AM \342\200\223 5:30 PM. Per Licensee there are 67 children enrolled. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The following staff was present during this inspection: Room 1: 2 staff with 18 children. Room # 2 and Room # 3 were emptied. LPA\342\200\231s observed arriving teachers taking children to their perspective classrooms around 8:30am. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded. 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. 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. LPA\342\200\231s observed appropriate sleeping arrangements in form of cots. Sheets are sent home to be washed weekly. ------------------------------------- pg. 1 of 5 ----------------------------------------------------- The facility provides AM snack and PM snack. Children bring their own lunches. Snack menus were reviewed- and observed to be posted upon entry and in each classroom. 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. Per Licensee, they bring water jugs and cups for children to drink outside as well. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to children. LPA\342\200\231s observed that there is smoke and carbon detectors in the facility. Last drill documented was 3/8/2023 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. LPA\342\200\231s observed that 4 children were not signed in. A technical violation was given on this date. Staff Records were reviewed to ensure that a health screening report is on file. At 11:00 am upon record reviewed LPA's observed that staff #9 is missing complete 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. 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. ------------------------------------------------pg 2. of 5 -------------------------------------------------------------- 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 . At 11:00 am upon record reviewed LPA's observed that staff # 2 has an expired AB1207 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. At 8:42 am LPA(s) observed medication stored in child #1 cubby. Additionally, LPA observed medication for child #2 stored on top of cubby. LPA(s) observed four medications stored in medication box, two medications were not in the original packaging and one medication not in original package with expiration date of 02/2021. Per director medications are labeled with school name are offered to students per parent\342\200\231s request. Upon record reviews LPA did not observe IMS plan on file for Child #2 and no instructions or written approval for administrating medication to child #1. 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 A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. Per Licensee, they were not aware of this requirement. --------------------------------------- pg 3. of 5 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grant funding will be available for testing and remediation of lead to the Child Care Centers that qualify. To make a determination of eligibility, refer to PIN 21-04-CCP. For Lead Testing and Prevention Information,including additional resources please visit https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information 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 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 . ------------------------------------- pg. 4 of 5 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 facility representative Susan Cooper and Vanessa Nichols. ------------------------------------------------------------- pg. 5 of 5 ------------------------------------------------------------------