Routine inspection·April 8, 2025

On 4/8/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lilli Babcock conducted an unannounced annual inspection. A COVID risk assessment was conducted 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. Per Office Manager there are 5 children enrolled. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The following staff was present during this inspection: Kindergarten Room: Staff #1 with no children; First and Second Grade Room: Staff #2 with 5 children. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded. LPA confirmed all individuals present have obtained a criminal record clearance. 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 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. All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. 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 children's 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. LPA observed the facility to have an operable smoke and carbon monoxide detector on this day. 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 to maintain the 3 inches of cushioning offered by the sand in the event the sand compacts over time. LPA observed two in-ground swimming pools (a large swimming pool and a smaller swimming pool) at the facility. The children use the pool primarily during the summer session and if the weather stays warm, they use the pool after the summer session ends. Licensee also stated there is at least one lifeguard present while children are swimming. Page 2 of 5 At 1:20 pm, LPA observed the pool area does have a rescue pole with a body hook more than 12 feet in length. LPA observed a life ring present at the facility, however the facility did not have proof the life ring was approved by the United States Coast Guard and no such label was observed on the life ring by LPA. LPA also observed the front access gate does swing away from the pool and is self-closing and self-latching but the key lockable device is 49 inches from the ground and per regulations must be no lower than 60 inches above the ground. The chain link access gate on the preschool side of the pool was observed to have a mesh-like material covering the chain link which was zip-tied to the gate. LPA also observed bars on the side of the gate which connect the chain link to the post of the gate which could serve as a handhold or foothold for a child to climb over the gate. Pictures were taken of the gates by LPA. Currently children are signed in and out on the Brightwheel App. Staff records were reviewed. LPA observed the facility staff files for Staff #1 and Staff #2 to be missing proof of measles immunizations and Staff #4 to be missing proof of current Mandated Reporter Training. Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed and LPA did not observe proof of a physicians report in three of five children's files reviewed. Verification of CPR/First Aid was reviewed and LPA observed at least one staff present to have current Pediatric First Aid and CPR. LPA reviewed the Disaster Drill log. Last drill was conducted on 3/18/25. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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. Page 3 of 5 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. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. PIN 22- 05-CCP LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https:// www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care- licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Page 4 of 5 Department. 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/ . PIN 22-05-CCP Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Based on the LPAs observations and records review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) is being cited in accordance with California Code of 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Debbie LaJoie. Page 5 of 5