Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Fabiola Vasquez conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year inspection. LPA met with designated facility Jenny Le. This is a PM state preschool program licensed for 40 children which operates Monday – Friday from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Per the Director there are 5 children enrolled.
LPA met with S1, LPA Vasquez began facility tour on her own, director arrived shortly. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. LPA observed 4 children with 1 staff. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. The facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher at all times.
LPA observed the facility to be clean, safe, 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 hand 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 and visible to an authorized representative. The facility provides Lunch. 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 children have individual water bottles that are taken outdoors.
All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have covers on and are in good repair.
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Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to children. Storage areas for poisons are locked. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. The facility takes measures to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents.
Outdoor play equipment was observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition as is free of hazards. The Director states that there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this visit. Areas around and/or under climbing equipment, swings and slides has wood chips cushioning material to absorb a fall; climbing apparatuses has a single upper level. Director states there are no weapons or firearms on the premises.
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’s 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 EX: 09/22 and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed.
Proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles for the Licensee and Assistants was readily available during today’s inspection.
AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – was reviewed and discussed, 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
Licensee completed training.
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Incidental 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
The following was discussed
:
· Car seats shall only be used for transportation purposes and shall not be used for sleeping.
· All children in care have the right to receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment.
· When a child shows signs off illness, they will be separated from other children until the nature if the illness is determined.
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Effective January 1, 2010
, licensees of family child care homes are required to ensure that at least one staff member with current training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR is on site at all times when children are present.
There were no deficiencies cited today.
LPA advised the licensee how to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at:
www.ccld.ca.gov
Criminal Record Statement
Director, Jenny Le was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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.
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. 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
.
Notice of Site Visit
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Jennyy Le.
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