Routine inspection·October 8, 2021

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Bardo Baluyot conducted an unannounced required annual inspection and met with Director Haydee Galvez-Diaz, who guided LPA on an indoor and outdoor tour of the facility. LPA conducted a COVID risk assessment prior to entering the facility. The main entrance to the facility is located in the back of the day care. LPA observed 5 children present during visit. This is a School Age Program which consist of one classroom with one boys bathroom with two toilets and one sink and a girls bathroom with two toilets and one sink. This serves school age children ages 5 to 9. The school age program operates in the morning 6:30 AM to 8AM and in the afternoon 1:45 PM - 6:30 PM. A full day session from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM is currently available and was activated when re-opening for essential workers at the start of the pandemic. All areas identified on the facility sketch were toured both indoors and outdoors; measurements were taken. Sign-In and Sign-Out book is located at the entrance of the school age class room. During Covid-19 sign in/out is located outside by the back door entrance. No parents are allowed inside the center at this time. Health checks which include temperature being taken will be conducted prior to parents signing children in daily. During the tour of the class room, Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. School age children do not nap however if a child requests rest a napping mat is available. There is accessible drinking water readily available by a pitcher and cups. Toys were observed to be clean and safe and age appropriate. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Children each have their own cubby to store their belongings. A washer and dryer is available on site in the event of an emergency. LPA observed the facility has a carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector in the classroom. There is a serviced (10/29/2020) fire extinguisher available in the classroom. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children, will be inaccessible and stored in the main kitchen which is located between the main entrance office and the preschool class rooms. This program serves all meals including AM/PM snack provided by parents. Director was reminded to label and date all food, dishes and bottles that are brought from home for proper storage. All kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas were observed to be clean and are free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. LPA inspected the school age playground. Outdoor play equipment was inspected for safety, free of sharp, loose pointed parts, good repair and age appropriateness. The surface of the outdoor activity area was observed to be maintained in a safe condition, and free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. Required shade and fencing were inspected. Drinking water was available outdoors via pitchers of water with cups or personal water bottles. The playground was inspected to ensure that there are no bodies of water or hazards present. Director stated that any lifesaving medication is stored in a locked cabinet in the Director's office that is inaccessible to children in care. First Aid kits are available in each classroom and were observed to contain the required first-aid supplies. The Director\342\200\231s office will be used as an ill/isolation area for school age children. LPA observed an ill child mat available. Ill school age children will use the restroom located in the main office entrance area. Per Director, no transportation is being conducted by the facility and there are no firearms or weapons on the premises. 2 OF 3 LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with 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. Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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 Director 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 . No deficiencies issued or cited during today's visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Haydee Galvez-Diaz PG 3 OF 3