Routine inspection·March 28, 2023

On 3/28/2023 at 10:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lilli Babcock conducted an unannounced required inspection. A COVID risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was used by LPA. LPA met with Office Manager, Debbie LaJoie , who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a school-age program which is currently licensed for a capacity of 32 children and operates Monday \342\200\223 Friday from 6:30 AM \342\200\223 6:00 PM. There are 19 children enrolled. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The following staff was present during this inspection: Kindergarten Room: Staff #1 with 7 children; First and Second Grade Room: Staff #2 with 9 children. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. The licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. LPA observed the facility license, Notification of Parents Rights, Child Passenger Safety Law Poster and Emergency Disaster Plan are located in the office, and not accessible to parents at drop off and pick up. LPA observed the facility to be clean, sanitary and in good repair. Furniture and equipment were inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All indoor classrooms were inspected Page 1 of 5 to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. Napping equipment (mats/cots) and bedding were inspected for good condition, appropriate storage and cleanliness. The facility washes the bedding weekly. Storage for children's belongings were inspected. 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. Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance. The facility provides PM snack. 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 via childrens water bottles brought from home and filled as needed while indoors and outdoors. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to children. At 11:47 am LPA observed that there are operable smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the facility. The outdoor play area was observed to be fully fenced. Outdoor playground equipment is free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. There is adequate shade in the play yard. The outdoor play area has artificial turf under the play equipment and Owner/Director, Diane York, stated underneath the artificial turf, there is 3 inches of sand on top of soil. LPA advised facility representative and Director to maintain the 3 inches of cushioning offered by the sand in the event the sand compacts over time. LPA observed two swimming pools at the facility. Page 2 of 5 Currently children are signed in and out on the Brightwheel App. LPA obtained copies of the printed app for the date of 3/28/23 which notes the person that signed the child in, 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. Verification of CPR/First Aid was reviewed. SB792 (Immunization Requirements for Staff and Employees) was discussed with the Office Manager. Staff 1 was observed to be missing pertussis and measles immunizations and Staff 4 was observed to be missing measles 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 . All 5 files reviewed contained valid Mandated Reporter training certificates Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018 , requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every 5 years after the date of the first test. Facility has not had the water tested for lead as of this date. 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 Page 3 of 5 (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 facility representative 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 facility representative on how to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . 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. 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 . Page 4 of 5 Based on the LPA 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 facility representative, Debbie LaJoie. Page 5 of 5