Routine inspection (3-year)·January 9, 2024

On 01/09/24 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Denisia Jimenez arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the preschool license. LPA met with Director, Cindy Tharp and toured the facility. The facility consists of 4 preschool classrooms and an inside gymnasium. This program will operate traditional school schedule, August through May. This facility will provide part time and full-time options from 7:45 AM to 12:15 PM and 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. LPA confirmed facility has a working telephone number of 559-665-1182. LPA observed 9 children in Classroom #1 with 1 teacher and 1 Aide, Classroom #2 LPA observed 10 children with 1 teacher and 1 Aide, Classroom #3 LPA observed 7 children with 1 teacher and 1 aide, and in Classroom #4 LPA observed 9 children with 1 teacher and 1 aide. Facility was operating within their ratio requirements. LPA observed all required postings. All individuals present have obtained a criminal record clearance. LPA observed the playground area utilized by children is surrounded by appropriate fencing and the outdoor surfaces are safe for the children. LPA observed that the outdoor equipment is age appropriate and in good condition. Shade is provided by 2 building overhangs in the playground area. The Director stated that there are no bodies of water present in the facility, LPA did not observe any bodies of water. Furniture and equipment were inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts and all equipment appeared fine during the inspection. The Director stated that there are no weapons on the premises. The toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. Food menus were reviewed, the Director stated they are posted at least one week in advance and posted for parents to see. Preschool children are provided with an AM snack. The Director stated that the children bring their lunch from home and get to eat in their designated classrooms. The children get to have an afternoon second lunch and if a child doesn\342\200\231t have any leftovers from their lunch, then the facility will provide a child an afternoon snack. All kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All food is protected from contamination. Children bring their own water jugs from home and if a child forgets their water jug, then the center will provide a child with a water bottle. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. Facility has functioning smoke detector/carbon monoxide detector and a complete first aid kit. (Continued on 809-C) The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. LPA reviewed the sign in/out sheets, and all children present at the center were signed in. LPA reviewed 6 children\342\200\231s files. Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed for completeness and inspection of required forms was made. LPA reviewed 9 staff files. 8 out of 9 staff files contained the required transcripts/verification of experience/immunization records, and Health Screening Report. 1 staff file did not contain the immunization records. LPA explained to the Director the importance of having the immunization records in all the staff files. The Director understood. LPA will cite a Type B deficiency. All staff have current Mandated Reporter Training certificates. At least one staff has a current CPR and First Aid certification. The Director understands that there shall be at least one person, with valid CPR and First Aid certifications, on site at all times or present during off-site activities (field trips). The Director 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. The Director stated the facility does administer medication to children, however no children are taking any medication currently. 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 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/ 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 childcare 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 with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred the Director to the Department website for lead: www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information . This facility was built in 2018 so therefore they do not need to test their water for lead. (Continued on 809-C) LPA and the Director discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 101212). The Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Cindy Tharp Appeal rights were provided. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited: (see next page). This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.